218 moving companies are federally registered in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys 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.
690
trucks on file with FMCSA
38
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Van Nuys movers, year by year
Consumers filed 38 federal complaints against Van Nuys-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 6 of the 218 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2023 13 complaints
2024 2 complaints
2025 8 complaints
2026 15 complaints
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Van Nuys movers:
- Estimates/Final Charges: 26 mentions
- Deceptive Business Practices: 11 mentions
- Loss and Damage: 11 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 11 mentions
- Shipment Documents: 8 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Van Nuys
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 Van Nuys movers
How do I check a mover in Van Nuys, 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 218 moving companies registered in Van Nuys. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Van Nuys moving companies?
None of the 218 companies registered in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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.