Newport 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
Let's see how many people move within Rhode Island versus those who moved from Ocean State to another state.
Moved Within RI 28%
Moved out of RI 72%
The home moving situation in the smallest U.S. state is as follows: 28% of all residential moves have been within the state (local) while 72% of them have been to another state in the country (interstate).
According to our statistical data, the majority of Rhode Islanders have decided to leave their state and move into a home located somewhere else in the country. Moving away is never easy and there are many important decisions to be made prior to the move, including the most fundamental one: Am I ready to move out?
Who regulates Rhode Island local movers
Public Utilities Commission is the agency to contact in case you are performing a local move in Rhode Island. The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers maintains a list with registered moving companies which is accessible to the public on their website. The list is said to be updated regularly, but the Division advises to call (401) 780-2158 in case you have some questions.
Agency: Public Utilities Commission Address: 89 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888 Phone: (401) 780-2158 Website:ripuc.ri.org
You can reach the Consumer Section of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers at (401) 780-9700.
What do people move within Rhode Island?
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in RI?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like
Warwick, Fall River and West Warwick can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Newport, RI sorted by distance:
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