393 moving companies are federally registered in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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.
979
trucks on file with FMCSA
100
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Paterson movers, year by year
Consumers filed 100 federal complaints against Paterson-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 11 of the 393 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2023 2 complaints
2024 10 complaints
2025 20 complaints
2026 68 complaints
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Paterson movers:
- Estimates/Final Charges: 32 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 24 mentions
- Shipment Documents: 20 mentions
- Loss and Damage: 19 mentions
- Deceptive Business Practices: 18 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Paterson
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 Paterson movers
How do I check a mover in Paterson, 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 393 moving companies registered in Paterson. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Paterson moving companies?
None of the 393 companies registered in Paterson 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 Paterson 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.