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Licensing exists so there is a real, identifiable business responsible for a move. It ties pricing, insurance, and conduct to a regulated company instead of a truck, a phone number, or a promise. Licensing doesn’t make a move perfect, but it makes accountability clear when questions or problems come up.
Local household moves in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. This authority controls who can legally operate, how pricing must be disclosed, and what insurance is required. Customers can independently verify any mover’s Colorado authority through the PUC’s public records.
A Good Moving Company has operated under active Colorado household goods authority since July of 2007. That’s nearly two decades of continuous licensing, compliance, and accountability in Northern Colorado. Our Colorado Public Utilities Commission household goods permit number is CO PUC 00269. Very few moving companies stay licensed, operating, and accountable in the same region for that long. Longevity matters because it reflects stability, consistency, and a track record that didn’t disappear after a few seasons.
Maintaining active authority year after year takes compliance, insurance, audits, and follow-through. Companies that cut corners or operate outside the rules rarely stay active for long under regulation. Nearly twenty years of continuous authority means the work, the standards, and the accountability have held up over time.
Most confusion around moving licenses comes from treating all moves the same. A local household move within Colorado is regulated at the state level. Moves that cross state lines are governed by federal authority. Knowing which system applies to your move removes a lot of unnecessary worry.
US DOT and Motor Carrier numbers are federal identifiers used for interstate moves that cross state lines. They do not regulate purely local household moves within Colorado. These numbers are legitimate and important in the right context, but they are often mentioned in situations where they do not actually apply, which creates confusion for local customers.
For moves that cross state lines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration publishes consumer guides explaining rights, responsibilities, and common risks. Those resources are designed for interstate moves and long-distance situations. They can be helpful if you’re planning an out-of-state move or want to understand how federal oversight works in that context.
If you are moving locally in Fort Collins or Northern Colorado, your move is governed by Colorado regulations, not federal interstate rules. Pricing disclosure, insurance requirements, and complaint processes all fall under state authority. How responsibility is handled day to day is explained more fully on the Welcome page.
Licensed movers are required to carry specific insurance and financial responsibility tied to their authority. That connection matters most after the move, when issues are discovered or questions come up. How compliance supports fair billing and accountability connects directly to the pricing structure explained on the Pricing & Estimates page.
Customers can verify Colorado household goods authority directly through the Colorado PUC website. Federal USDOT information can be verified through the FMCSA for interstate moves. Legitimate operators expect customers to check, and long-standing companies make that information easy to find.
Unlicensed movers avoid insurance, oversight, and regulatory costs, which can make prices look appealing upfront. That savings comes from shifting risk entirely onto the customer. Licensing exists to prevent situations where belongings are damaged, delayed, or unrecoverable without recourse.
Licensing and compliance should be settled before moving day so the focus stays on execution, not risk. Understanding how the day itself works helps put these rules into context, which is why the How Moving Works page explains how planning, execution, and responsibility come together. When you’re ready, booking simply starts a conversation about whether everything fits.