About MoveSafe
Our Mission
Every year, thousands of Americans are scammed by fraudulent moving companies. Belongings are held hostage, estimates are doubled on moving day, and uninsured movers damage or lose irreplaceable possessions. The information to prevent this exists in federal databases — but it is buried in government systems that most consumers never check.
MoveSafe exists to change that. We make federal safety data accessible, understandable, and actionable. Before you sign a contract with any moving company, you can check their record in seconds — their safety rating, insurance status, crash history, and our composite ScamScore that translates complex federal data into a clear verdict.
Where Our Data Comes From
All safety data on MoveSafe comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the US government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing commercial motor carriers, including moving companies. The FMCSA maintains records on every registered interstate carrier including:
- Safety ratings — assigned after compliance reviews (Satisfactory, Conditional, or Unsatisfactory)
- Insurance status — whether the carrier has active bodily injury/property damage and cargo insurance on file
- Crash data — all DOT-reportable crashes in the past 24 months, including fatalities and injuries
- Operating authority — whether the carrier is currently authorized to transport household goods
- Out-of-service orders — federal orders requiring the carrier to cease operations
We access this data through the FMCSA QC API and update our records periodically. MoveSafe is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the FMCSA or any US government agency.
How ScamScore Works
Our ScamScore is a composite risk rating from 0 (safest) to 100 (highest risk). It combines multiple federal data points into a single number that is easy to understand at a glance. For the full breakdown of how it is calculated, see our detailed methodology page.
ScamScore is not a prediction of whether a company will scam you. It is a risk assessment based on objective federal safety data. A high score means the company has documented safety and compliance issues that warrant caution.
Limitations
MoveSafe is a tool for informed decision-making, not a guarantee. Important limitations to understand:
- Federal data only. We only cover interstate carriers registered with the FMCSA. Local-only movers (intrastate) are regulated at the state level and may not appear in our database.
- Data freshness. FMCSA data is updated as the agency processes reports and reviews. There may be a delay between an event and when it appears in our records.
- No customer reviews. ScamScore is based on federal safety data, not customer satisfaction. A company can have a low ScamScore and still provide poor service.
- New companies. Newly registered carriers may have little or no safety data, resulting in a low ScamScore by default. Lack of data is not the same as a clean record.
Report an Error
If you believe any information on MoveSafe is incorrect, use the report form on the relevant company page. We review all submissions and update records where warranted. Our goal is accuracy — every data point should reflect the current FMCSA record.