OCTOMOVERS
This mover has not been audited by U.S. Moving Protection
Octomovers 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 Octomovers a legitimate moving company?
Octomovers is a federally licensed motor carrier registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT number 2947245 and MC 997767. Federal registration confirms Octomovers holds active authority to operate as an interstate household goods mover. USMPO has not independently audited Octomovers against its eight-point verification standard, so consumers should review the company's complaint and safety record before booking.
What is Octomovers's USDOT number?
Octomovers's USDOT number is 2947245, and its MC docket number is 997767. 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 Octomovers licensed and insured?
Octomovers 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. Octomovers currently holds a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Consumers are encouraged to request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from Octomovers prior to booking.
How do I file a complaint against Octomovers?
If you have experienced a problem with Octomovers, 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 Octomovers located?
Octomovers's principal place of business is registered with FMCSA at 55 W 116TH ST STE 426 NEW YORK, NY 10026, YORK, NY. 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 Octomovers USMPO Verified?
Octomovers 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 Octomovers.
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