GERMANTOWN MOVING & STORAGE
This mover has not been audited by U.S. Moving Protection
Germantown Moving & 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 Germantown Moving & Storage a legitimate moving company?
Germantown Moving & Storage is a federally licensed motor carrier registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT number 491179 and MC 1006243. Federal registration confirms Germantown Moving & Storage holds active authority to operate as an interstate household goods mover. USMPO has not independently audited Germantown Moving & Storage against its eight-point verification standard, so consumers should review the company's complaint and safety record before booking.
What is Germantown Moving & Storage's USDOT number?
Germantown Moving & Storage's USDOT number is 491179, and its MC docket number is 1006243. 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 Germantown Moving & Storage licensed and insured?
Germantown Moving & 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. Consumers are encouraged to request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from Germantown Moving & Storage prior to booking.
How do I file a complaint against Germantown Moving & Storage?
If you have experienced a problem with Germantown Moving & 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 Germantown Moving & Storage located?
Germantown Moving & Storage's principal place of business is registered with FMCSA at 16001 FREDERICK ROAD ROCKVILLE, MD 20855, ROCKVILLE, MD. 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 Germantown Moving & Storage USMPO Verified?
Germantown Moving & 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 Germantown Moving & Storage.
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