Certified Mover Association – Independent Moving Company Verification

Certified Mover Association

CertifiedMover.org is an independent, privately owned association built on the foundation of transparency, consumer protection, and freedom from industry influence. Unlike other associations that operate under regulatory or trade-driven frameworks, Certified Mover Association exists outside of government affiliations and deliberately functions in closed, private industry circles to maintain neutrality and objectivity.

🧭 Core Principles

Independence from Influence

No government contracts, lobbying groups, or moving industry conglomerates dictate policy or membership.

Consumer-First Focus

Every certification is backed by independently verified legitimacy—USDOT records, service reviews, claims transparency, and customer satisfaction benchmarks.

Open Source Transparency

Consumers can view certifications, company history, complaint records, and service standards—all openly published for public verification.

Private Vetting Model

Movers must meet specific, community-set standards that emphasize ethics, service reliability, and customer trust—above and beyond FMCSA’s legal minimums.

What Makes CertifiedMover.org Different?

Compare our independent approach with traditional associations

Feature	Certified Mover	Traditional
Independent & privately run	✅	❌
Free from regulatory influence	✅	❌
Open-source transparency	✅	❌
Public verification tools	✅	✅
Focus on service ethics	✅	❌

Independent & privately run

Certified Mover ✅

Traditional ❌

Free from regulatory influence

Certified Mover ✅

Traditional ❌

Open-source transparency

Certified Mover ✅

Traditional ❌

Public verification tools

Certified Mover ✅

Traditional ✅

Focus on service ethics

Certified Mover ✅

Traditional ❌

🛡️ Certified Mover Association – Official Badge

This badge certifies that a moving company has been vetted for legitimacy, transparency, and operational integrity by the Certified Mover Association.

All certified companies fall into one of three levels, which reflect the depth of verification and confidence in their operations.

🛡️ Certification Journey

Progressive verification levels with detailed requirements

🥉 LEVEL 1

Licensed Mover

✅ License Verified by CMA Staff

Requirements:

✓ Listed in FMCSA.gov or state DOT database

✓ Active USDOT or state license

✓ Verified company address and business name

Badge Description:

This mover has been verified to hold an active license through government transportation records. A Certified Mover Association staff member has manually confirmed that this mover is listed with the U.S. Department of Transportation or their respective state regulatory agency.

🥈 LEVEL 2

Ownership Verified

📞 Ownership & Legitimacy Verified

Requirements:

✓ Meets all Level 1 standards

✓ Direct contact made with owner or representative

✓ Contact details verified through official sources

✓ Confirmed legal structure (LLC, Inc., etc.)

Badge Description:

This mover’s license and business registration have been verified, and Certified Mover Association staff has directly spoken to the business owner or manager to confirm operational legitimacy. Official contact channels were reviewed to ensure the company can be reached transparently and operates under its legal business name.

🥇 LEVEL 3

Full Transparency Certified

🏅 Deep Verified Mover – Trusted & Audited

Requirements:

✓ Meets all Level 1 and Level 2 criteria

✓ Proof of insurance and business license provided

✓ Corporate registration documents submitted

✓ Proof of previous job completions (BOLs, confirmations)

✓ Public online presence and reviews examined

✓ Third-party verification via client referrals or industry peers

Badge Description:

This mover has passed a full transparency audit by Certified Mover Association. Their documents—including licenses, insurance, and business history—have been reviewed and confirmed. Job records were submitted and independently verified. This company represents a high-trust moving provider in the industry.