FIRST RATE VAN LINES
This mover has not been audited by U.S. Moving Protection
First Rate Van Lines 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 First Rate Van Lines a legitimate moving company?
First Rate Van Lines is a federally licensed motor carrier registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT number 3538015 and MC 1192066. Federal registration confirms First Rate Van Lines holds active authority to operate as an interstate household goods mover. USMPO has not independently audited First Rate Van Lines against its eight-point verification standard, so consumers should review the company's complaint and safety record before booking.
What is First Rate Van Lines's USDOT number?
First Rate Van Lines's USDOT number is 3538015, and its MC docket number is 1192066. 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 First Rate Van Lines licensed and insured?
First Rate Van Lines 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. Consumers are encouraged to request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from First Rate Van Lines prior to booking.
How do I file a complaint against First Rate Van Lines?
If you have experienced a problem with First Rate Van Lines, 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 First Rate Van Lines located?
First Rate Van Lines's principal place of business is registered with FMCSA at 2130 W SYCAMORE ST SUITE 160 KOKOMO, IN 46901, KOKOMO, IN. 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 First Rate Van Lines USMPO Verified?
First Rate Van Lines 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 First Rate Van Lines.
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