By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Aug 12, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Lafayette 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 Alabama versus those who moved from Heart of Dixie to another state.
The intrastate moves (44%) and interstate moves (56%) originating in the state of Alabama come relatively close with a difference of around 10%.
Planning and organizing a cross-country move is considered to be more challenging than preparing for a local move. And yet, that fact has not affected the distribution between local and long-distance moves as more Alabamians have chosen to move out of the state.
Alabama moving companies are required to have an APSC registration number to operate legitimately.
Agency: Public Service Commission, Transportation Division
Address: 100 N Union St, RSA Union, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 242-5980
Website: http://www.psc.alabama.gov/
The Alabama Public Service Commission ensures a regulatory balance between companies and consumers in order to sustain consumers with safe and reliable services.
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in AL?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Auburn, Grantville and Columbus can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Lafayette, AL sorted by distance:
Here is how to make a stress-free interstate move.
You are moving accross the street and you need help - read more.
All you need to know when moving locally - preparation, costs, packing, etc.
A complete breakdown of all expenses connected with moving.
