Best Moving Companies — Verified Customer Reviews (2026)
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Coastal Moving Services
Professional Long-Distance Moving — 35,000+ Moves Completed
35,000+
Moves
98%
On-Time
250+
Carriers
10+
Years
How We Rate Moving Companies
Verified Customer Reviews
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What to Look For in a Moving Company
Binding Estimates
A binding estimate locks in your price based on weight and services. A non-binding estimate can increase at delivery — sometimes significantly. Always ask for a binding quote before committing.
Licensing & Insurance
Any legitimate interstate mover must be registered with the FMCSA and carry a valid USDOT number. Verify at fmcsa.dot.gov before booking. Full valuation coverage protects your belongings.
Carrier vs. Broker
A carrier owns the trucks and performs the move. A broker (or moving planner) coordinates your move and assigns a licensed carrier. What matters most is whether your broker vets its carriers and stays involved — the best ones, like Coastal, manage every detail and act as your single point of contact.
Carrier vs. Moving Planner — What's the Difference?
Moving Carrier
A carrier owns the trucks and employs the crew that physically moves your belongings. You deal directly with that one company, but you're limited to its trucks, routes, and availability — and if it's the wrong fit for your route, you may overpay or wait.
Moving Planner / Broker
A moving planner like Coastal Moving Services is a DOT-licensed broker that matches you with the right vetted, fully licensed and insured carrier for your route, timing, and inventory — then stays on as your single point of contact from quote to delivery. As Coastal puts it, they "emphasize planning over mere matchmaking" and "work for you, not the moving company."
Per FMCSA regulations, brokers and carriers must disclose their status. Coastal Moving Services is a properly licensed interstate broker under USDOT# 4090919; it does not directly transport household goods but arranges transportation with FMCSA-authorized motor carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you verify reviews on Consumer Business Reviews?
Our team manually verifies each review by cross-checking the customer's move details with company records. We confirm dates, service types, and customer identities before publishing any review.
What should I look for in a moving company review?
Focus on reviews that mention specific details about communication, punctuality, how belongings were handled, and final pricing vs. original quote. Reviews with route details (origin/destination) are especially trustworthy.
How do moving company star ratings work?
Our ratings combine five dimensions: Communication, Punctuality, Care of Belongings, Value for Money, and Crew Professionalism. The overall star rating is an average of all verified reviews.