By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 4, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Dalton 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 Massachusetts versus those who moved from The Bay State to another state.
Our statistical data show that the people moving within the state of Massachusetts (30%) are vastly outnumbered by the people moving out of the state (70%).
There are many good reasons to stay in Massachusetts (the great city of Boston and the world-class academic institutions, for starters). However, everyone has their own personal motives to plan, organize and perform a move across the country.
In order to legitimately operate in Massachusetts, moving companies must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Movers licensed by the MDPU are obliged to carry a minimum amount of cargo insurance. Plus, movers are also required to file a Tariff pointing the rates charged for the moving services the company provides.
Agency: Massachusetts Department Of Public Utilities, Transportation Oversight Division
Address: 1 South Station, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 305-3559
Website: www.mass.gov
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in MA?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Woronoco, South Deerfield and Northampton can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Dalton, MA sorted by distance:
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