246 moving companies are federally registered in Clifton, New Jersey. 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 Clifton 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 New Jersey list: reputable carriers a town over often beat a risky mover next door.
605
trucks on file with FMCSA
204
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Clifton movers, year by year
Consumers filed 204 federal complaints against Clifton-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 17 of the 246 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2023 24 complaints
2024 47 complaints
2025 68 complaints
2026 65 complaints
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Clifton movers:
- Estimates/Final Charges: 126 mentions
- Deceptive Business Practices: 103 mentions
- Loss and Damage: 72 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 71 mentions
- Shipment Documents: 70 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Clifton
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 Clifton movers
How do I check a mover in Clifton, NJ?
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 246 moving companies registered in Clifton. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Clifton moving companies?
None of the 246 companies registered in Clifton 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 Clifton 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.