By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Aug 13, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Meridian 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 Mississippi versus those who moved from Magnolia State to another state.
Statistics show that 37% of all moves originating in the state of Mississippi have been local (within the state), with 63% of them crossing the state lines (interstate moves).
For one reason or another, the majority of Mississippians have decided to leave their state of origin and move to another U.S. state. If you yourself happen to move home anytime soon, make sure you begin the moving preparations ASAP no matter if it’s a local move or an interstate one.
If you’re about to move house to another town or city in the state of Mississippi, it might come in handy to know that intrastate movers are regulated by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Hire a moving company that has a valid MSPC number – a proof that it has been licensed by the MDOT to transport household goods within the state. Contact the department if you’re having any issues with the selected professional mover.
Agency: Mississippi Department of Transportation
Address: 401 North West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Phone: (601) 359-7001
Website: mdot.ms.gov/
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in MS?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Cuba, Carthage and Brandon can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Meridian, MS sorted by distance:
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