ALLWEST TRANSPORTATION INC
About ALLWEST TRANSPORTATION INC
ALLWEST TRANSPORTATION INC is a household goods motor carrier operating from LACEY, WA. The carrier specializes in long-distance and interstate moves and operates a 9-truck fleet. According to USMPO records, the carrier has maintained continuous operating authority for 57 years and has been a verified participant in the USMPO Verified Carrier program since June 2024.
Photos provided by the carrier. Verified during the 2026 USMPO audit.
Why these protections matter
Marked, company-owned trucks
An unmarked rental truck pulling up on moving day is the clearest sign you're about to be brokered to an unknown subcontractor. Company-owned trucks can be verified visually on arrival, carry the carrier's own commercial insurance, and stay on one chain of custody from pickup to delivery.
Background-checked crews
The crew that enters your home has unsupervised access to your belongings, your address, and often your keys. FMCSA does not require background checks for movers — it is purely a carrier-level standard. Verified W-2 employment (rather than day-labor staffing) also keeps on-site injury liability on the carrier, not on you.
Protected payments
Hostage-load and bait-and-switch scams begin with a large cash deposit and end with the carrier demanding more before unloading. Protected payments — held in third-party escrow and refundable until pickup and delivery are confirmed — keep the money out of the carrier's hands until the move is complete. Online reservations are matched against the carrier's published rates, so a mid-move price increase is flagged automatically.
Full value protection
Federal default liability — "Released Value" — reimburses just 60¢ per pound. That's about $48 for a $1,200 broken TV. Full Value Protection reimburses replacement value and shifts the financial risk back to the carrier. A verified FVP offering with transparent rates and written 30-day claim windows is the difference between a frustrating loss and a recoverable one.
Why Choose Allwest Transportation Inc
A DOT license means a mover met the minimum legal threshold to operate — nothing more. Every USMPO Verified mover has been independently audited against a higher standard, so you know exactly what you're getting before moving day.
USMPO 8-point audit
Active USDOT & MC authority for household goods transportation.
Verified cargo, liability, and workers comp insurance on file.
Moving crews screened prior to entering customer homes.
Carrier operates branded commercial vehicles and equipment.
Consistently high ratings across independent review platforms.
Documented inventory process designed to improve quote accuracy.
Ability to receive clear pricing and book services online.
No known history of hostage loads, fraud complaints, or FMCSA shutdown actions.
Consumer Resources
Free educational and protective resources from USMPO. No registration required.
Common scams, red flags to watch for, and steps to take if you believe you have been targeted by a fraudulent mover.
Read guide →Open a case with USMPO. We forward serious complaints to FMCSA and your state attorney general where appropriate.
Open a case →A plain-language summary of your federal rights when hiring an interstate household-goods mover.
Read summary →Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a carrier to be USMPO Verified?
USMPO Verified means the carrier has passed our four-point audit (federal authority, insurance & cargo, pricing protocol, and consumer feedback) and has agreed to abide by our public verification standard. Verification is reissued every 12 months.
Is USMPO a government agency?
No. USMPO is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We use federal records from FMCSA and other public sources, but we are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
How is consumer feedback collected and audited?
Reviews are aggregated from public, independent platforms (Google, BBB, Angi, Yelp, and others). USMPO reviews the aggregate ratings and complaint resolution history during each annual audit. Reviews are never edited or removed by USMPO or by the carrier.
How does USMPO fund itself?
USMPO is funded by membership dues from Verified Carriers, research grants, and individual donations. We publish our annual financials publicly.
Protecting consumers from moving fraud through education, research, and data transparency
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Free guides, consumer alerts, and federally sourced information on your rights as a moving consumer.
We publish annual data on industry-wide complaint rates, fraud trends, and verification outcomes.
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