PREFERRED MOVING SYSTEMS
This mover has not been audited by U.S. Moving Protection
Preferred Moving Systems 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 Preferred Moving Systems a legitimate moving company?
Preferred Moving Systems is a federally licensed motor carrier registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT number 1697447 and MC 1648478. Federal registration confirms Preferred Moving Systems holds active authority to operate as an interstate household goods mover. USMPO has not independently audited Preferred Moving Systems against its eight-point verification standard, so consumers should review the company's complaint and safety record before booking.
What is Preferred Moving Systems's USDOT number?
Preferred Moving Systems's USDOT number is 1697447, and its MC docket number is 1648478. 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 Preferred Moving Systems licensed and insured?
Preferred Moving Systems 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 Preferred Moving Systems prior to booking.
How do I file a complaint against Preferred Moving Systems?
If you have experienced a problem with Preferred Moving Systems, 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 Preferred Moving Systems located?
Preferred Moving Systems's principal place of business is registered with FMCSA at 42950 EXECUTIVE DR HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI 48045, TOWNSHIP, MI. 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 Preferred Moving Systems USMPO Verified?
Preferred Moving Systems 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 Preferred Moving Systems.
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