55 moving companies are federally registered in Santa Maria, California. Each listing below links to a full federal report: license status, real fleet size, and four years of consumer complaints by category.
A quote from a Santa Maria company means little until you know who is quoting: a carrier with trucks and crews in the area, or a sales office reselling your move. That distinction is the first line of every report, and it decides how your moving day actually goes. When comparing companies here, also check the wider California list: reputable carriers a town over often beat a risky mover next door.
25,175
trucks on file with FMCSA
2
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Santa Maria movers, year by year
Consumers filed 2 federal complaints against Santa Maria-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 1 of the 55 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2024 1 complaint
2026 1 complaint
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Santa Maria movers:
- Deceptive Business Practices: 1 mentions
- Operating Authority: 1 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 1 mentions
- Loss and Damage: 1 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Santa Maria
Ranked by total federal complaints over the last four years. A high count at a large van line can simply reflect volume; open the report and read the categories before judging.
Common questions about Santa Maria movers
How do I check a mover in Santa Maria, CA?
Search its name or USDOT number on MoverAudit. The report card shows the license, carrier or broker status, fleet size and four years of federal complaint history for any of the 55 moving companies registered in Santa Maria. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Santa Maria moving companies?
None of the 55 companies registered in Santa Maria is a broker-only office in the federal record right now, but always confirm on the report before you book, because authority can change.
What should I look at before booking a Santa Maria mover?
Three rows on the report: carrier or broker, fleet size against what the salesperson promised, and the Hostage Goods complaint row. A company with no trucks, broker-only authority or a hostage-load complaint deserves a hard pass, whatever its star ratings say.