Advertises interstate moves; its website shows no USDOT or MC number on the pages we read
4 problems · 1 concern to verify · report assembled Oct 13, 2026
What we found
Report assembled Oct 13, 2026 · Source observations are dated below
SERIOUS
Advertises interstate moves; its website shows no USDOT or MC number on the pages we read
None of the 6 page(s) we read (home, contact, about, pricing, licensing, services) shows a USDOT or MC number in text. Interstate household-goods movers must show their USDOT number in advertising (49 CFR 375.207).
Its own federal record shows active household-goods authority (USDOT 985878, MC-415987); the requirement is to show the USDOT number in its advertising. Confirm the carrier named on your estimate and bill of lading, and check its numbers.
Another business, “Guardian Storage Inc”, shares the phone number this company’s website actually dials, (301) 843-6606 (also printed on its site)
A web page for “Guardian Storage Inc” shows the phone number this company’s website actually dials, (301) 843-6606 (also printed on its site). Excerpt: “Get Directions. 12115 Acton Ln Waldorf MD, 20601. (301)843-6606 · Claim listing. Invite to claim. Improve this listing. Information. 12115 Acton Ln Waldorf MD ...”
A shared identifier shows a connection; it does not establish common ownership, succession or responsibility. The corporate relationship is not verified.
The same phone number listed for two business names is a connection worth understanding before you book.
Before booking: Ask the company what its relationship is to “Guardian Storage Inc” and make sure the name on your contract is the company you expect.
No State household-goods mover registry record found for this business
We searched State household-goods mover registry on 10/10/2026 and found no certificate under this name or USDOT 985878.
Ask for the current certificate number and exact licensed legal name, then verify them with the state. This search result does not establish that the company is unlicensed.
NOTE
Follow-up on a related business: still unresolved
The permitted ShowMeLocal page displayed only an automated-traffic security check, so it establishes no relationship between District Moving and Guardian Storage Inc.
The page did not expose verifiable business details; the shared phone number, official filings, people, addresses, websites, and any consumer statements about succession or rebranding remain unverified.
Ask the company what its relationship is to the other business before you book.
Maryland Business Express Entity Search could not be checked in this report
The register could not be read. Business registration is not a mover licence. The official register page was reached, but the CAPTCHA challenge could not be completed in this run. No results were read for DISTRICT MOVING COMPANIES INC or District Moving, and therefore no entity details, record URLs, statuses, officers, agents, addresses, or dates could be confirmed. Because the initial searches were blocked before submission, suffixless and partial-name variants could not be searched, and completeness of matches cannot be established. The register search was blocked: Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA on the official Maryland Business Express Entity Search prevented the search from being submitted and the results from being read. The widget displayed 'Verification failed' / 'Checking your Browser'.
ON RECORD
1 other business listed at this street address
“Cross Country Movers Waldorf MD” (directory). This is operating-location context: a multi-tenant building or suite shared with unrelated businesses.
A shared street address alone does not indicate any corporate relationship; suite numbers and tenancy were not compared.
Every exposed BBB review and complaint record was read: 0 reviews, 0 public complaints
BBB exposes no reviews. BBB reports 0 complaints; no public complaint narratives were available to read. Complete retrieval of the exposed record is not proof the reviews are authentic or that nothing was removed.
No BBB complaints in the last 3 years. Source observations: accreditation 2026-10-10T20:21:06.701Z; complaint count 2026-10-10T20:21:06.701Z; rating and review count 2026-10-10T20:21:06.701Z.
A BBB letter grade is BBB's own assessment; it is not an endorsement, a licence check or a clearance of the company.
Changes observed in this company's federal and state records during the last 90 days. Each entry shows when the change was observed.
Oct 13, 2026MEDIUMNew operating authority on record: MC415987 Motor Carrier of Household Goods — Active.
What kind of company is this?
Carrier
The captured federal record lists a carrier role. This alone does not establish current interstate household-goods authority or guarantee who will perform your move.
Interstate HHG carrier authority
The captured FMCSA record reports interstate household-goods authority. Confirm its current status and the operating carrier before booking.
23+ years online
How long this company’s website has existed, from Internet Archive records. Very new websites are a common scam signal.
24 trucks on file
Fleet size reported in federal filings.
What we checked
3 passed2 caution
Federal operating authority (FMCSA)
Active federal authority: carrier. Observed Oct 13, 2026. Carrier, broker and freight-forwarder authority are separate categories. This federal result does not determine its eligibility for in-state moves; see the separate state-registry check.
Federal interstate household-goods carrier authority
The captured FMCSA record reports interstate household-goods carrier authority. Observed Oct 13, 2026. Confirm the actual operating carrier and any separate operating restrictions for your move.
State household-goods licence
We searched State household-goods mover registry (checked Oct 10, 2026) and found no record for this business. That may mean it is not licensed in this state, or that it operates under a different legal name — it is not itself proof of a violation.
Federal BIPD insurance filing (dated record)
On-file BIPD amount ($750,000) met or exceeded the recorded requirement ($750,000). Cargo coverage is a separate question. As observed Oct 13, 2026; confirm current coverage before booking.
Cancelled or revoked insurance filings on record
2 cancelled or revoked insurance filings on record with FMCSA. Review the filing dates and reasons. This history does not by itself mean the company is currently uninsured. For 1 of them FMCSA records a filing of the same coverage type in effect on the cancellation date. For 1 of them, whether coverage continued cannot be judged from the files: FMCSA’s own later record of the same filing is dated after the cancellation (BIPD cancelled 2009-08-07, later record dated 2014-04-30). FMCSA’s files hold 22 filing records for these 15 filings; 5 later records on filings that had already ended and 2 replacement records dated the filing’s own effective date are listed but not counted. FMCSA’s authority history also records 2 involuntary revocation actions (served 2016-08-19, disposition DISCONTINUED REVOCATION decided 2016-08-24; served 2008-08-18, disposition DISCONTINUED REVOCATION decided 2008-08-29). FMCSA's open data shows this USDOT's filing history only up to 2026-05-14: the legacy L&I files stopped updating that day, and the MOTUS files, which hold later changes, list no record for this USDOT. A filing change after 2026-05-14 was not available when checked.
Review ratings compared across sources
Google has an unknown number of reviews, too few to compare with Yelp's 10; star ratings differ by 2.1 stars.
Address and operating-location evidence
Property use and a customer-accessible operating facility have not been established. A registered address, mailing address and local office can serve different purposes.
Address use and operating locations
A registered office, mailing address and operating facility can be different places. Residential or mailbox use alone does not establish improper operation.
No current source-backed property-use determination is available. This is a verification gap, not proof of a false address or a verified operating facility.
Serious concerns and company connections
Read these findings before booking or paying a deposit. Key evidence and the action to take are shown below.
Concern — verify before booking
Another business, “Guardian Storage Inc”, shares the phone number this company’s website actually dials, (301) 843-6606 (also printed on its site)
Lead — identity not established
A web page for “Guardian Storage Inc” shows the phone number this company’s website actually dials, (301) 843-6606 (also printed on its site). Excerpt: “Get Directions. 12115 Acton Ln Waldorf MD, 20601. (301)843-6606 · Claim listing. Invite to claim. Improve this listing. Information. 12115 Acton Ln Waldorf MD ...”
What this means: The same phone number listed for two business names is a connection worth understanding before you book.
A shared identifier shows a connection; it does not establish common ownership, succession or responsibility. The corporate relationship is not verified.
Before booking: Ask the company what its relationship is to “Guardian Storage Inc” and make sure the name on your contract is the company you expect.
Other businesses that share an identifier with this company, searched Oct 10, 2026. A shared phone, email, address or registration number is a documented fact. On its own it does not establish common ownership or a corporate relationship; that is stated separately for each entry.
Shared identifier — relationship not verified
Guardian Storage Inc
Listed on another site · observed Oct 10, 2026
Guardian Storage Inc shares phone (301) 843-6606 with this company’s website call button.
Shared identifier confirmed; corporate relationship not verified.
Each question below was checked against further sources on Oct 10, 2026. The conclusion states only what those sources establish; what remains unverified is stated beside it.
What is the relationship between this company and “Guardian Storage Inc”, which shares its phone number its website dials (301) 843-6606?Unresolved
Prompted by: https://www.showmelocal.com/profile.aspx?bid=11029346 · checked Oct 10, 2026
The permitted ShowMeLocal page displayed only an automated-traffic security check, so it establishes no relationship between District Moving and Guardian Storage Inc.
The page did not expose verifiable business details; the shared phone number, official filings, people, addresses, websites, and any consumer statements about succession or rebranding remain unverified.
Observed fact: Complete this quick check · retrieved Oct 10, 2026“This protects ShowMeLocal from automated traffic”
FMCSA regulatory snapshot
Authority statusWhat does this mean?Federal operating authority is category-specific: carrier, broker and freight-forwarder roles are separate. An active registration or one active role does not establish household-goods carrier authority. Operating restrictions are checked separately.
Interstate HHG carrier authorityWhat does this mean?"HHG" means Household Goods. This field checks interstate carrier authority, not separate broker authority. A "No" here does not rule out broker authority; consult the category-specific federal dockets below.
TrucksWhat does this mean?FMCSA calls these "power units", meaning trucks, tractors, and other registered moving vehicles the carrier owns or leases.
24
DriversWhat does this mean?Drivers the carrier has registered with FMCSA. This is the official number; some carriers operate with more drivers than registered.
12
Insurance status
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Safety ratingWhat does this mean?FMCSA only assigns a safety rating after conducting a Compliance Review (a formal on-site audit). Most carriers have never been audited. About 90% of registered carriers carry no rating. "Not rated" is normal; it does not mean the carrier failed an audit or is unsafe. It only means an audit has not happened.
Not rated
DOT complaints (FMCSA)
No consumer complaints filed with FMCSA in the last four yearsBy year: none in the last four years · registry data as of Sep 25, 2026 · FMCSA complaint history
A company can hold several federal dockets over its lifetime. Only an Active docket grants operating authority. An inactive one is history, not a violation.
State household-goods licence
In-state moves are governed by the state, not the FMCSA. This is what State household-goods mover registry shows as of Oct 10, 2026.
We searched State household-goods mover registry on Oct 10, 2026 and found no record for this business. That may mean it is not licensed here, or that it is registered under a different legal name.
State business entity record
Maryland Business Express Entity Search · checked Oct 10, 2026. A business-entity registration is separate from federal moving authority and from a state mover licence.
Maryland Business Express Entity Search was not available when checked on Oct 10, 2026. Registration status is unverified.
Limitation: Business registration is not a mover licence.
Limitation: The official register page was reached, but the CAPTCHA challenge could not be completed in this run.
Limitation: No results were read for DISTRICT MOVING COMPANIES INC or District Moving, and therefore no entity details, record URLs, statuses, officers, agents, addresses, or dates could be confirmed.
Limitation: Because the initial searches were blocked before submission, suffixless and partial-name variants could not be searched, and completeness of matches cannot be established.
Limitation: The register search was blocked: Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA on the official Maryland Business Express Entity Search prevented the search from being submitted and the results from being read. The widget displayed 'Verification failed' / 'Checking your Browser'.
Reviews and complaints — every platform we check
Review report assembled Oct 10, 2026
Listings are matched using company names, addresses, phone numbers and websites. Reviews belong to the business or location shown.
No matching listing verified in the sources checked.
Source checked Oct 10, 2026
Detailed listing checks and review analysis are included in the full report.
Verified customer experience reports
Structured accounts from customers who proved their move with a bill of lading or final invoice, a verified email, and a verified phone. No star ratings, no anonymous reviews, and nothing a company can pay to change — how this works.
No verified customer reports yet. Only customers who can document their move may submit one — that keeps the count honest, and it means it grows slowly.
Moved with District Moving? — you will need your bill of lading or final invoice, and a phone that can receive a code.
Work at District Moving? Claim this profile to respond publicly to reports. Claiming is free and never changes the records on this page.
The full verification report
Each section of the full report names its sources: official federal and state records, the company's own website, review platforms and other public pages. Access requires a one-time fee, shown at checkout.
Insurance & authority history
Federal insurance and authority filings that were read, with their dates
Names withheld on this page
The names withheld in the report, with their sources and attribution limits
Owners, officers & related businesses
7 sourced name entries; names may refer to the same person (FMCSA MOTUS carrier record, Company website)
Every review profile we found
3 review profiles
Every contact channel on file
6 contact records across all sources
Supporting automated checks
Address, reviews, broker disclosure, website cloning and entity links, each with its date and result, including checks that could not assess
Full source ledger
60 source links across 363 evidence records
Research coverage
What this report checked, source by source. Coverage describes the scope of the report; it does not grade the company. A search with no match applies only to the named source, date and recorded scope; it does not establish that no cases exist.
Checked 13 of 16 applicable sources. Not available when checked: FMCSA insurance filings, State business entity register, Google.
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Company identity
Checked — record readFederal registration USDOT 985878 corroborated (a USDOT number recorded for this business, re-matched by phone or email).
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Company website
Checked — record read6 page(s) of the company website read.
Not available when checkedFMCSA Licensing & Insurance open data (data.transportation.gov), read 2026-10-13 for USDOT 985878 (MC415987); the legacy L&I files are frozen at 2026-05-14 and the MOTUS files are as of 2026-10-12 (no MOTUS file holds a record for this USDOT): 15 insurance filings from 22 filing records (13 replaced, 2 cancelled); of the 2 cancelled filings, 1 had a filing of the same coverage in effect on the cancellation date and 1 cannot be judged from these files; 5 later termination records on filings that had already ended, not counted again; 2 replacement records dated the filing's own effective date, not counted as an end; 0 filings listed as active or pending in the MOTUS insurance file and 2 only in the frozen L&I active/pending file; 3 authority actions, including 2 involuntary revocation actions (2 discontinued); 0 revocation or suspension orders. FMCSA's open data shows this USDOT's filing history only up to 2026-05-14: the legacy L&I files stopped updating that day, and the MOTUS files, which hold later changes, list no record for this USDOT. A filing change after 2026-05-14 was not available when checked. MOTUS lists dated filing records: 2 filing(s) for MC415987; BIPD $750,000 on file of $750,000. These records do not by themselves confirm current coverage.
Checked — record read7 identifier search(es) without the company name; 54 lead(s), 1 under another name.
Oct 10, 2026
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Related entities
Checked — record readOther-name leads evaluated by the linkage engine and the follow-up lane.
Oct 10, 2026
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Follow-up on unresolved leads
Checked — record read1 follow-up question(s) researched; 1 remains unresolved or only partly resolved.
Oct 10, 2026
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Ledger evaluated Oct 13, 2026.
How current is this report?
Report assembled Oct 13, 2026. First published Oct 12, 2026. This report pulls from 363 pieces of information across federal, state, review, and identity sources. Check each source's date for when its information was observed.
NMB does not invent facts. When a section reads "—" or "this check has not run yet," that means we have not been able to verify the information from a primary source. It does not mean the answer is good or bad.
