36 moving companies are federally registered in Princeton, 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 Princeton 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.
61
trucks on file with FMCSA
10
federal complaints in 4 years
Complaints against Princeton movers, year by year
Consumers filed 10 federal complaints against Princeton-based moving companies in the last four years, spread across 2 of the 36 registered companies. The rest have no complaint on file with FMCSA.
2023 1 complaint
2024 1 complaint
2025 5 complaints
2026 3 complaints
What people complain about most
One complaint can be filed under several categories. The most cited categories for Princeton movers:
- Estimates/Final Charges: 9 mentions
- Claim Settlement: 6 mentions
- Deceptive Business Practices: 5 mentions
- Pickup and Delivery: 5 mentions
- Hostage Goods: 4 mentions
Most complained-about movers in Princeton
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 Princeton movers
How do I check a mover in Princeton, 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 36 moving companies registered in Princeton. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Princeton moving companies?
None of the 36 companies registered in Princeton 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 Princeton 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.