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Master Movers Inc

Active

Authorized for Hire

Master Movers Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 217934 and MC number 159530. The company operates from Portsmouth, VA, and maintains an active operating status, and has 2 power units and 2 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Bookable

Nothing here stands out as an immediate reason not to use this carrier.

Six things go into this read of Master Movers Inc's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • Safety rating

    Safety rating is Satisfactory.

  • Insurance

    Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD + CARGO).

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (Apr 21, 2025).

Identity

Who Master Movers Inc is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
804 Douglas Avenue , Portsmouth , VA 23707
Phone
(757) 393-2200
Email
Entity type
Authorized for Hire

Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
ON FILE (BIPD + CARGO)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability. Cargo means a cargo insurance filing is also on record.

MCS-150 filing date
Apr 21, 2025

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Cargo types

Household Goods

Authority

Whether Master Movers Inc can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Authority history

Every operating-authority action FMCSA has recorded against Master Movers Inc, sourced from the AuthHist public dataset. This covers original applications, dismissals, grants, suspensions, and reinstatements across every authority type the carrier has held or attempted to hold. A clean history typically shows one or two grant rows and nothing else. Multiple dismissals or revocations are worth a closer look before booking.

AuthorityActionServedDispositionDecided
MC159530INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2021-04-29DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2021-06-08
MC159530INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2018-03-16DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2018-04-04
MC159530INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2012-02-10DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2012-03-08
MC159530GRANTED1989-01-06
MC159530GRANTED1982-04-16

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on Master Movers Inc's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Satisfactory

Rated Jan 11, 1988

A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means the carrier has demonstrated adequate safety management controls to meet the safety fitness standard. Approximately 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating.

View official FMCSA record →

Crash history

All time

2

Total

0

Fatal

1

Injuries

2

Tow-away

2 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 1000.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

0.0

Unsafe Driving

0.0

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.0

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

0.0

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Master Movers Inc actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

1.00

Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.

Miles per Power Unit

2,891 mi

Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2024 data).

Crashes per 1,000 Units

1000.0

Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Master Movers Inc right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

ON FILE (BIPD + CARGO)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability. Cargo means a cargo insurance filing is also on record.

Insurance history

Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Master Movers Inc, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.

Form / Type Insurer Effective Cancelled Coverage
Form 34 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-04-01 2023-04-01

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2021-04-01 2022-04-01

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2018-04-01 2021-05-02

TERM/CANCL

$750
Form 91X VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-03-01 2023-04-01

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. 2012-03-08 2018-03-01

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-03-08 2012-03-08

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-03-08 2012-03-08

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY 2001-01-08 2001-05-04

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. 2000-01-08 2001-03-08

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 THE HOME INSURANCE CO. 1991-01-08 2000-01-08

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91 THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. 1982-01-08 2001-01-08

TERM/REPL

$750

Connections

Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Master Movers Inc. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.

Connected carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers whose contact information matches this one. We match on normalized phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses across every active and inactive USDOT record. Sharing contact details is common between affiliated companies, recently rebranded operations, fleet acquisitions, and shared dispatch offices, so a match alone is not a problem. Brokers typically review the matched carriers alongside the one they are about to book to confirm the relationship is what they expect.

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Process agents (BOC-3)

Every state where Master Movers Inc has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.

1 state on file:

MO

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in Master Movers Inc's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
May 4, 2026Total Crashes02
May 4, 2026Injury Crashes01
May 4, 2026Towaway Crashes02
May 3, 2026Total Crashes20
May 3, 2026Injury Crashes10
May 3, 2026Towaway Crashes20
Apr 18, 2026Driver Fitness ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Hos Compliance ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Unsafe Driving ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Vehicle Maintenance ScoreN/A0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Master Movers Inc and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for Master Movers Inc?

Master Movers Inc is assigned USDOT number 217934 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for Master Movers Inc?

Master Movers Inc's MC number is 159530. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is Master Movers Inc authorized to operate?

Master Movers Inc's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a SATISFACTORY safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many crashes has Master Movers Inc been involved in?

FMCSA records 2 reported crashes for Master Movers Inc over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 1 injury, and 2 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.

How large is Master Movers Inc's fleet?

Master Movers Inc operates 2 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 2 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is Master Movers Inc located?

Master Movers Inc is headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia at 804 Douglas Avenue. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does a satisfactory safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means Master Movers Inc demonstrated adequate safety management controls during the review. Only about 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating, since FMCSA only rates carriers that go through a compliance review.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor Master Movers Inc for changes?

If you tender loads to Master Movers Inc regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 4, 2026.