DESERT MOVING COMPANY & STORAGE
This mover has not been audited by U.S. Moving Protection
Desert Moving Company & Storage has not submitted the documentation required for verification by the United States Moving Protection Organization. The public records below are drawn directly from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Better Business Bureau. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement, certification, or verification by USMPO. USMPO is an independent organization, not affiliated with the U.S. government.
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Is Desert Moving Company & Storage a legitimate moving company?
Desert Moving Company & Storage is a federally licensed motor carrier registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT number 825894 and MC 369448. Federal registration confirms Desert Moving Company & Storage holds active authority to operate as an interstate household goods mover. USMPO has not independently audited Desert Moving Company & Storage against its eight-point verification standard, so consumers should review the company's complaint and safety record before booking.
What is Desert Moving Company & Storage's USDOT number?
Desert Moving Company & Storage's USDOT number is 825894, and its MC docket number is 369448. These federal identifiers can be cross-checked at no cost through the FMCSA SAFER system linked above. Always verify a mover's USDOT number before signing a contract or paying a deposit.
Is Desert Moving Company & Storage licensed and insured?
Desert Moving Company & Storage holds an active federal operating authority for the interstate transport of household goods, which by law requires the carrier to maintain minimum levels of cargo and liability insurance. Desert Moving Company & Storage currently holds a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Consumers are encouraged to request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from Desert Moving Company & Storage prior to booking.
How do I file a complaint against Desert Moving Company & Storage?
If you have experienced a problem with Desert Moving Company & Storage, you can file a federal complaint through the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) at nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov. Complaints can also be submitted to the Better Business Bureau and to USMPO using the File a Complaint resource on this page.
Where is Desert Moving Company & Storage located?
Desert Moving Company & Storage's principal place of business is registered with FMCSA at 82-585 SHOWCASE PARKWAY A101 INDIO, CA 92203, INDIO, CA. The address on file with the federal government can be cross-checked against the carrier's FMCSA SAFER profile, which is linked in the Public Records table above.
Is Desert Moving Company & Storage USMPO Verified?
Desert Moving Company & Storage has not completed USMPO's eight-point verification audit. This does not necessarily indicate the company is unsafe — verification is a separate, voluntary process. Consumers are encouraged to review the federal complaint history, request a written binding estimate, and confirm insurance coverage before booking with Desert Moving Company & Storage.
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