By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 3, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Canterbury moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.
Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.
Let's see how many people move within Connecticut versus those who moved from Constitution State to another state.
With about 75% out-of-state moves and 25% local moves, the relocation situation in the state of Connecticut indicates an overwhelming outbound migration.
It seems like, as the third smallest state by area in the country, Connecticut finds it hard to keep the people from moving away to New York to the west, Massachusetts to the north, or to any other state in the United States.
The Bureau of Public Transportation oversees the regulation of moving companies, taxis, livery operators and bus companies.
Agency: Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860)-594-2000
Website: portal.ct.gov/DOT/
If you are experiencing issues and cannot resolve your dispute, you can submit a complaint using the Taxi, Livery or Household Goods Complaint Form.
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CT?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Coventry, Mystic and West Warwick can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Canterbury, CT sorted by distance:
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All you need to know when moving locally - preparation, costs, packing, etc.
A complete breakdown of all expenses connected with moving.
