Who are legitimate movers and brokers(arrangers)?
A. Movers An interstate mover must show in its advertisement (as in the Yellow Pages or on the Internet) the MC number of the authority actually used to perform the move. In the case of agents, the MC number of their principal movers must be shown. Check to be certain the agent is still affiliated with that principal mover. If the agent, itself, has interstate authority, that agents MC number must be shown. The shipper should always ask, Under whose authority and bill of lading (contract) is the move going to be transported? Is this shipment going to be interlined (given) to another authorized mover; and if so, what is that movers MC number? If the advertisement does not show an MC number, ask the mover for it. MC numbers contain three to six figures. Be aware of the difference between an ad and a listing. The listing of a movers name, address and telephone number in a telephone directory or similar publication is not considered an ad. A. Brokers DOT regulation states that (in this cas
