125 moving companies are federally registered in Des Plaines, Illinois. 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 Des Plaines 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 Illinois list: reputable carriers a town over often beat a risky mover next door.
834
trucks on file with FMCSA
72
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Des Plaines movers, year by year
Consumers filed 72 federal complaints against Des Plaines-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 2 of the 125 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2023 16 complaints
2024 12 complaints
2025 15 complaints
2026 29 complaints
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Des Plaines movers:
- Hostage Goods: 33 mentions
- Estimates/Final Charges: 33 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 32 mentions
- Deceptive Business Practices: 29 mentions
- Shipment Documents: 25 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines movers
How do I check a mover in Des Plaines, IL?
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 125 moving companies registered in Des Plaines. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Des Plaines moving companies?
None of the 125 companies registered in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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.