By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 18, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Reading 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 Kansas versus those who moved from Sunflower State to another state.
If you have a feeling that you’re not in Kansas anymore, that feeling of yours may just be right. Statistically, 69% of Kansans have moved out of Kansas (interstate moves), while 31% of them have moved within the limits of the state (local moves).
The success of any interstate move can be guaranteed only when using the services of a reputable and reliable mover. Make sure the “Find a good mover” task is at the top of your moving checklist as well.
The Transportation Division monitors motor carriers to provide protection of the public interest and to promote safety through planning, licensing, education, and inspection. If you are about to perform a local move in Kansas, within the borders of the state, make sure your moving company has a permit from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC Operating Authority). You can check whether your potential movers are licensed at the Commission’s web here.
Agency: Kansas Corporation Commission, Transportation Division
Address: 1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604-4027
Phone: (785) 271-3145
Website: www.kcc.ks.gov
To file a complain against a motor carrier, follow up the Transportation Division instructions at their complaint page.
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in KS?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Topeka, Lawrence and Bonner Springs can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Reading, KS 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.
