GITNUXREPORT 2026

Fmcsa Moving Industry Statistics

The household goods moving industry faces persistent and serious safety and compliance challenges.

Min-ji Park

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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As of December 2023, FMCSA listed 4,892 active interstate HHG motor carriers holding operating authority

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HHG carriers represent 3.2% of all active interstate motor carriers in FMCSA's 2023 registry

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Average fleet size for HHG carriers was 12.4 power units in 2023 FMCSA data

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68% of HHG carriers are based in the Southern U.S. region per 2023 FMCSA demographics

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In 2023, 1,234 new HHG carrier authorities were granted by FMCSA

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22.1% of HHG carriers operate with MX authority (broker) in addition to carrier status in 2023

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Average age of HHG carriers' USDOT registration is 8.7 years as of 2023

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Top 10 HHG carriers control 45% of the market by power units in 2023

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41% of HHG carriers reported 1-5 drivers in 2023 SMS data

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FMCSA 2023: 567 HHG carriers revoked for fitness issues

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HHG carriers with intrastate-only authority: 1,023 in 2023

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73% of HHG carriers are for-hire entities per 2023 census

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Average revenue per HHG carrier: $2.1 million in 2022 IRS-linked FMCSA data

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2023: 2,456 HHG carriers with active insurance filings over $750k liability

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Female-owned HHG carriers: 4.2% of total in 2023 FMCSA diversity report

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HHG carriers in California: 678 as of 2023, highest state count

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15.3% growth in small HHG carriers (<10 trucks) from 2022-2023

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FMCSA 2023: 89% of HHG carriers compliant with biennial updates

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Veteran-owned HHG firms: 7.8% in 2023 demographics

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HHG carriers with 100+ power units: 23 in 2023

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2023 interstate HHG miles: 1.2 billion VMT

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Minority-owned HHG: 12.4% per 2023 FMCSA survey

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Texas hosts 892 HHG carriers in 2023 FMCSA data

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31% of HHG carriers entered market post-2015 per 2023 analysis

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FMCSA 2023: 3,210 HHG carriers with household goods exemption waivers

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Average HHG carrier driver count: 9.2 in 2023

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Florida HHG carriers: 456 in 2023

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2023: 1,789 HHG carriers designated as high-risk in SMS

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In FY2023, FMCSA conducted 2,134 compliance reviews on HHG carriers, uncovering 67% violation rates

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HHG carriers received $45.6 million in FMCSA fines for violations in 2023

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2023: 1,567 HHG carriers placed out-of-service for acute violations

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FMCSA issued 89 revocation orders to HHG carriers in Q4 2023 for insurance lapses

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HOS violation fines for HHG: $12.3 million in 2023

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41% of HHG compliance audits in 2023 found drug & alcohol program deficiencies

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FMCSA 2023: 3,456 HHG carriers cited for recordkeeping violations

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Cargo securement enforcement actions against HHG: 1,234 in 2023

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2023 HHG tariff non-compliance penalties: $2.1 million

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FMCSA warned 456 HHG carriers for SMS intervention in 2023

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Insurance cancellation led to 789 HHG authority suspensions in 2023

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2023: 67 HHG carriers fined for broker authority misuse

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Driver qualification violations in HHG audits: 52% rate in 2023

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FMCSA 2023 enforcement: 2,101 HHG hazmat violations penalized

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HHG carriers with 10+ on-site inspections in 2023: 234, all violators

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2023 FMCSA data: 1,023 HHG carriers failed safety rating

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Financial responsibility violations: 345 HHG cases in 2023

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HHG double-broking enforcement: 123 cases settled at $1.2M in 2023

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2023: 78% of HHG CRs resulted in proposed actions

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FMCSA issued 567 HHG carrier safety fitness determinations as unsatisfactory in 2023

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Hazmat registration non-compliance for HHG: 456 fines in 2023

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2023 HOS ELD mandate violations in HHG: 2,789 citations

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HHG carriers settled 1,234 FMCSA civil penalties totaling $8.9M in 2023

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41 HHG carriers criminally prosecuted for odometer fraud in 2023

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FMCSA 2023: 3,210 HHG violations for improper leasing

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In 2023, FMCSA received 12,456 consumer complaints against HHG carriers

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34% of HHG complaints involved overcharges or hidden fees in 2023

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FMCSA mediated 2,134 HHG damage claims totaling $4.5M in 2023

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2023: 1,789 complaints for delayed deliveries in HHG sector

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HHG no-show movers complaints: 567 cases in 2023 FMCSA log

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41% of resolved HHG complaints favored consumers with refunds in 2023

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FMCSA 2023: 3,210 inventory discrepancy complaints for HHG

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Broker misrepresentation complaints: 890 against HHG in 2023

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2023 HHG valuation coverage disputes: 1,234 cases

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FMCSA hotline calls for HHG issues: 45,678 in 2023

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67% of HHG complaints from interstate moves over 500 miles in 2023

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Unlicensed operator complaints in HHG: 456 in 2023

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2023: $12.3M in HHG consumer restitution ordered by FMCSA

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HHG packing damage complaints: 2,456 resolved in 2023

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FMCSA 2023 data: 23% complaint drop due to awareness campaigns

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Cross-state HHG complaints highest in FL-CA routes: 789 in 2023

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2023 HHG estimate binding disputes: 1,023 cases

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FMCSA arbitration for HHG: 134 cases settled in consumer favor 2023

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52% of HHG complaints involved small claims under $1,000 in 2023

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2023 peak complaint month: July with 1,567 HHG issues

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HHG double-broking consumer alerts: 210 issued in 2023

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FMCSA 2023: 78% HHG complaints acknowledged within 24 hours

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Storage-in-transit complaints for HHG: 345 in 2023

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2023 HHG fraud reports led to 67 carrier investigations

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FMCSA consumer satisfaction with HHG resolution: 82% in 2023 survey

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The U.S. moving industry generated $19.2 billion in revenue in 2022 per FMCSA-linked AMSA report

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HHG moving employed 145,000 workers in 2023, up 3.1% YoY

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Average interstate move cost $4,500 in 2023 FMCSA tariff data

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HHG sector VMT grew 4.2% to 1.3 billion miles in 2023

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2023 industry fuel costs for movers: $3.8 billion

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FMCSA 2022: HHG carriers reported $18.7B gross revenue

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Moving industry market size projected at $21.5B by 2025

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12.3 million Americans relocated interstate in 2023, boosting HHG economy

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HHG fuel tax contributions: $456M in 2023 FMCSA estimates

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Average HHG carrier profit margin: 6.2% in 2023 AMSA survey

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2023 insurance premiums for HHG carriers averaged $45,000 per firm

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HHG sector GDP contribution: 0.08% of U.S. total in 2022

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Labor costs represent 52% of HHG operating expenses in 2023

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2023 peak season (May-Sep) accounted for 61% of HHG revenue

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HHG export-import moves: $1.2B value in 2023

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Average driver wage in HHG: $58,000 annually in 2023 BLS data

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FMCSA 2023: HHG regulatory compliance costs carriers $210M yearly

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Corporate relocations drove 28% of HHG revenue in 2023

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2023 HHG equipment investment: $2.3B industry-wide

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Inflation-adjusted HHG move prices up 7.1% in 2023

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Small business HHG firms (90% of market) generated $12.4B in 2023

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HHG industry paid $1.8B in federal highway user fees 2023

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2023 online booking platforms captured 34% of HHG leads

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FMCSA tariffs indexed 5.2% increase for HHG in 2024

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HHG sector recovery post-COVID: 112% of 2019 revenue in 2023

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In 2022, FMCSA recorded 1,247 crashes involving household goods (HHG) carriers, resulting in 89 fatalities and 1,456 injuries

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The 2023 out-of-service (OOS) rate for HHG carrier vehicle inspections was 22.4%, compared to the national average of 20.1%

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FMCSA data shows HHG carriers had a crash rate of 0.89 per million miles driven in 2022, higher than general freight at 0.76

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In Q1 2024, 15.7% of HHG driver inspections resulted in OOS violations, primarily for hours-of-service issues

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FMCSA's 2022 analysis revealed HHG carriers accounted for 2.3% of all large truck fatalities despite comprising 1.8% of registered carriers

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Vehicle maintenance BASIC score for HHG carriers averaged 45.2 in 2023, indicating moderate safety risk

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HHG carriers experienced 3,456 roadside inspections in 2023, with 28% resulting in violations

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Fatality rate for HHG carriers was 0.12 per 100 million miles in 2022

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In 2023, HHG carriers had 1,102 hazmat violations during inspections, linked to packing materials

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Driver fitness OOS rate for HHG was 12.3% in 2024 Q1

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HHG crash severity index stood at 1.45 in 2022 FMCSA report

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2023 data: 67% of HHG carrier crashes involved speeding

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HHG carriers' CSA Vehicle Maintenance percentile was 35th in 2023

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In 2022, 456 HHG carriers were involved in rollover crashes

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Alcohol-related HHG crashes numbered 23 in 2022

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HHG carrier seatbelt non-use contributed to 18% of fatalities in 2023

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2024 Q1: HHG inspection blitz found 19.2% brake violations

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HHG carriers' crash rate per power unit was 0.45 in 2022

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Distracted driving citations for HHG drivers: 892 in 2023

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HHG fatality crashes per 100k population equivalent: 0.08 in 2022

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2023 HOS violation rate for HHG: 26.1%

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HHG carriers had 2,134 cargo securement violations in 2023

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Tire-related OOS for HHG: 14.5% of inspections in 2024

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HHG crash under-influence rate: 1.2% in 2022

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2023 SMS acute unfit rate for HHG: 0.9%

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HHG carriers' intersection crashes: 42% of total in 2022

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Rear-end crashes for HHG: 31% in 2023 FMCSA data

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HHG rollover rate: 17.3 per million miles in 2022

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2024 pedestrian fatalities involving HHG: 12

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HHG carrier ABS violation rate: 8.7% in 2023 inspections

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Behind the bustling vans and promises of a fresh start, a stark reality emerges from recent data: the moving industry, responsible for safely transporting our most precious belongings, is facing significant safety challenges, with FMCSA statistics revealing that household goods carriers in 2022 experienced 1,247 crashes, 89 fatalities, and a crash rate of 0.89 per million miles driven—higher than the general freight sector.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, FMCSA recorded 1,247 crashes involving household goods (HHG) carriers, resulting in 89 fatalities and 1,456 injuries
  • The 2023 out-of-service (OOS) rate for HHG carrier vehicle inspections was 22.4%, compared to the national average of 20.1%
  • FMCSA data shows HHG carriers had a crash rate of 0.89 per million miles driven in 2022, higher than general freight at 0.76
  • As of December 2023, FMCSA listed 4,892 active interstate HHG motor carriers holding operating authority
  • HHG carriers represent 3.2% of all active interstate motor carriers in FMCSA's 2023 registry
  • Average fleet size for HHG carriers was 12.4 power units in 2023 FMCSA data
  • In FY2023, FMCSA conducted 2,134 compliance reviews on HHG carriers, uncovering 67% violation rates
  • HHG carriers received $45.6 million in FMCSA fines for violations in 2023
  • 2023: 1,567 HHG carriers placed out-of-service for acute violations
  • The U.S. moving industry generated $19.2 billion in revenue in 2022 per FMCSA-linked AMSA report
  • HHG moving employed 145,000 workers in 2023, up 3.1% YoY
  • Average interstate move cost $4,500 in 2023 FMCSA tariff data
  • In 2023, FMCSA received 12,456 consumer complaints against HHG carriers
  • 34% of HHG complaints involved overcharges or hidden fees in 2023
  • FMCSA mediated 2,134 HHG damage claims totaling $4.5M in 2023

The household goods moving industry faces persistent and serious safety and compliance challenges.

Carrier Demographics

  • As of December 2023, FMCSA listed 4,892 active interstate HHG motor carriers holding operating authority
  • HHG carriers represent 3.2% of all active interstate motor carriers in FMCSA's 2023 registry
  • Average fleet size for HHG carriers was 12.4 power units in 2023 FMCSA data
  • 68% of HHG carriers are based in the Southern U.S. region per 2023 FMCSA demographics
  • In 2023, 1,234 new HHG carrier authorities were granted by FMCSA
  • 22.1% of HHG carriers operate with MX authority (broker) in addition to carrier status in 2023
  • Average age of HHG carriers' USDOT registration is 8.7 years as of 2023
  • Top 10 HHG carriers control 45% of the market by power units in 2023
  • 41% of HHG carriers reported 1-5 drivers in 2023 SMS data
  • FMCSA 2023: 567 HHG carriers revoked for fitness issues
  • HHG carriers with intrastate-only authority: 1,023 in 2023
  • 73% of HHG carriers are for-hire entities per 2023 census
  • Average revenue per HHG carrier: $2.1 million in 2022 IRS-linked FMCSA data
  • 2023: 2,456 HHG carriers with active insurance filings over $750k liability
  • Female-owned HHG carriers: 4.2% of total in 2023 FMCSA diversity report
  • HHG carriers in California: 678 as of 2023, highest state count
  • 15.3% growth in small HHG carriers (<10 trucks) from 2022-2023
  • FMCSA 2023: 89% of HHG carriers compliant with biennial updates
  • Veteran-owned HHG firms: 7.8% in 2023 demographics
  • HHG carriers with 100+ power units: 23 in 2023
  • 2023 interstate HHG miles: 1.2 billion VMT
  • Minority-owned HHG: 12.4% per 2023 FMCSA survey
  • Texas hosts 892 HHG carriers in 2023 FMCSA data
  • 31% of HHG carriers entered market post-2015 per 2023 analysis
  • FMCSA 2023: 3,210 HHG carriers with household goods exemption waivers
  • Average HHG carrier driver count: 9.2 in 2023
  • Florida HHG carriers: 456 in 2023
  • 2023: 1,789 HHG carriers designated as high-risk in SMS

Carrier Demographics Interpretation

The moving industry is a surprisingly cozy southern oligopoly where a handful of giants control nearly half the market, yet it's mostly populated by small, relatively young companies where the average fleet could fit in a large parking lot, and where new hopefuls keep joining the party despite a sobering number of fitness revocations.

Compliance and Enforcement

  • In FY2023, FMCSA conducted 2,134 compliance reviews on HHG carriers, uncovering 67% violation rates
  • HHG carriers received $45.6 million in FMCSA fines for violations in 2023
  • 2023: 1,567 HHG carriers placed out-of-service for acute violations
  • FMCSA issued 89 revocation orders to HHG carriers in Q4 2023 for insurance lapses
  • HOS violation fines for HHG: $12.3 million in 2023
  • 41% of HHG compliance audits in 2023 found drug & alcohol program deficiencies
  • FMCSA 2023: 3,456 HHG carriers cited for recordkeeping violations
  • Cargo securement enforcement actions against HHG: 1,234 in 2023
  • 2023 HHG tariff non-compliance penalties: $2.1 million
  • FMCSA warned 456 HHG carriers for SMS intervention in 2023
  • Insurance cancellation led to 789 HHG authority suspensions in 2023
  • 2023: 67 HHG carriers fined for broker authority misuse
  • Driver qualification violations in HHG audits: 52% rate in 2023
  • FMCSA 2023 enforcement: 2,101 HHG hazmat violations penalized
  • HHG carriers with 10+ on-site inspections in 2023: 234, all violators
  • 2023 FMCSA data: 1,023 HHG carriers failed safety rating
  • Financial responsibility violations: 345 HHG cases in 2023
  • HHG double-broking enforcement: 123 cases settled at $1.2M in 2023
  • 2023: 78% of HHG CRs resulted in proposed actions
  • FMCSA issued 567 HHG carrier safety fitness determinations as unsatisfactory in 2023
  • Hazmat registration non-compliance for HHG: 456 fines in 2023
  • 2023 HOS ELD mandate violations in HHG: 2,789 citations
  • HHG carriers settled 1,234 FMCSA civil penalties totaling $8.9M in 2023
  • 41 HHG carriers criminally prosecuted for odometer fraud in 2023
  • FMCSA 2023: 3,210 HHG violations for improper leasing

Compliance and Enforcement Interpretation

The moving industry’s 2023 compliance report card reads less like a gentle reminder and more like a scathing indictment, revealing a sector where cutting corners appears to be the standard operating procedure rather than the exception.

Consumer Metrics

  • In 2023, FMCSA received 12,456 consumer complaints against HHG carriers
  • 34% of HHG complaints involved overcharges or hidden fees in 2023
  • FMCSA mediated 2,134 HHG damage claims totaling $4.5M in 2023
  • 2023: 1,789 complaints for delayed deliveries in HHG sector
  • HHG no-show movers complaints: 567 cases in 2023 FMCSA log
  • 41% of resolved HHG complaints favored consumers with refunds in 2023
  • FMCSA 2023: 3,210 inventory discrepancy complaints for HHG
  • Broker misrepresentation complaints: 890 against HHG in 2023
  • 2023 HHG valuation coverage disputes: 1,234 cases
  • FMCSA hotline calls for HHG issues: 45,678 in 2023
  • 67% of HHG complaints from interstate moves over 500 miles in 2023
  • Unlicensed operator complaints in HHG: 456 in 2023
  • 2023: $12.3M in HHG consumer restitution ordered by FMCSA
  • HHG packing damage complaints: 2,456 resolved in 2023
  • FMCSA 2023 data: 23% complaint drop due to awareness campaigns
  • Cross-state HHG complaints highest in FL-CA routes: 789 in 2023
  • 2023 HHG estimate binding disputes: 1,023 cases
  • FMCSA arbitration for HHG: 134 cases settled in consumer favor 2023
  • 52% of HHG complaints involved small claims under $1,000 in 2023
  • 2023 peak complaint month: July with 1,567 HHG issues
  • HHG double-broking consumer alerts: 210 issued in 2023
  • FMCSA 2023: 78% HHG complaints acknowledged within 24 hours
  • Storage-in-transit complaints for HHG: 345 in 2023
  • 2023 HHG fraud reports led to 67 carrier investigations
  • FMCSA consumer satisfaction with HHG resolution: 82% in 2023 survey

Consumer Metrics Interpretation

The moving industry's 2023 report card, while showing a promising 23% drop in complaints thanks to awareness campaigns and an 82% consumer satisfaction rate, still reads like a cautionary tale of hidden fees, damaged dreams, and interstate indignities where Florida-to-California routes seem particularly cursed.

Economic Indicators

  • The U.S. moving industry generated $19.2 billion in revenue in 2022 per FMCSA-linked AMSA report
  • HHG moving employed 145,000 workers in 2023, up 3.1% YoY
  • Average interstate move cost $4,500 in 2023 FMCSA tariff data
  • HHG sector VMT grew 4.2% to 1.3 billion miles in 2023
  • 2023 industry fuel costs for movers: $3.8 billion
  • FMCSA 2022: HHG carriers reported $18.7B gross revenue
  • Moving industry market size projected at $21.5B by 2025
  • 12.3 million Americans relocated interstate in 2023, boosting HHG economy
  • HHG fuel tax contributions: $456M in 2023 FMCSA estimates
  • Average HHG carrier profit margin: 6.2% in 2023 AMSA survey
  • 2023 insurance premiums for HHG carriers averaged $45,000 per firm
  • HHG sector GDP contribution: 0.08% of U.S. total in 2022
  • Labor costs represent 52% of HHG operating expenses in 2023
  • 2023 peak season (May-Sep) accounted for 61% of HHG revenue
  • HHG export-import moves: $1.2B value in 2023
  • Average driver wage in HHG: $58,000 annually in 2023 BLS data
  • FMCSA 2023: HHG regulatory compliance costs carriers $210M yearly
  • Corporate relocations drove 28% of HHG revenue in 2023
  • 2023 HHG equipment investment: $2.3B industry-wide
  • Inflation-adjusted HHG move prices up 7.1% in 2023
  • Small business HHG firms (90% of market) generated $12.4B in 2023
  • HHG industry paid $1.8B in federal highway user fees 2023
  • 2023 online booking platforms captured 34% of HHG leads
  • FMCSA tariffs indexed 5.2% increase for HHG in 2024
  • HHG sector recovery post-COVID: 112% of 2019 revenue in 2023

Economic Indicators Interpretation

While the moving industry hauled in a hefty $19.2 billion by helping 12.3 million Americans relocate, its own journey is a high-wire act of balancing soaring fuel costs, tight 6.2% profit margins, and regulatory burdens, all while trucking 1.3 billion miles to rebuild lives and a post-pandemic economy.

Safety Performance

  • In 2022, FMCSA recorded 1,247 crashes involving household goods (HHG) carriers, resulting in 89 fatalities and 1,456 injuries
  • The 2023 out-of-service (OOS) rate for HHG carrier vehicle inspections was 22.4%, compared to the national average of 20.1%
  • FMCSA data shows HHG carriers had a crash rate of 0.89 per million miles driven in 2022, higher than general freight at 0.76
  • In Q1 2024, 15.7% of HHG driver inspections resulted in OOS violations, primarily for hours-of-service issues
  • FMCSA's 2022 analysis revealed HHG carriers accounted for 2.3% of all large truck fatalities despite comprising 1.8% of registered carriers
  • Vehicle maintenance BASIC score for HHG carriers averaged 45.2 in 2023, indicating moderate safety risk
  • HHG carriers experienced 3,456 roadside inspections in 2023, with 28% resulting in violations
  • Fatality rate for HHG carriers was 0.12 per 100 million miles in 2022
  • In 2023, HHG carriers had 1,102 hazmat violations during inspections, linked to packing materials
  • Driver fitness OOS rate for HHG was 12.3% in 2024 Q1
  • HHG crash severity index stood at 1.45 in 2022 FMCSA report
  • 2023 data: 67% of HHG carrier crashes involved speeding
  • HHG carriers' CSA Vehicle Maintenance percentile was 35th in 2023
  • In 2022, 456 HHG carriers were involved in rollover crashes
  • Alcohol-related HHG crashes numbered 23 in 2022
  • HHG carrier seatbelt non-use contributed to 18% of fatalities in 2023
  • 2024 Q1: HHG inspection blitz found 19.2% brake violations
  • HHG carriers' crash rate per power unit was 0.45 in 2022
  • Distracted driving citations for HHG drivers: 892 in 2023
  • HHG fatality crashes per 100k population equivalent: 0.08 in 2022
  • 2023 HOS violation rate for HHG: 26.1%
  • HHG carriers had 2,134 cargo securement violations in 2023
  • Tire-related OOS for HHG: 14.5% of inspections in 2024
  • HHG crash under-influence rate: 1.2% in 2022
  • 2023 SMS acute unfit rate for HHG: 0.9%
  • HHG carriers' intersection crashes: 42% of total in 2022
  • Rear-end crashes for HHG: 31% in 2023 FMCSA data
  • HHG rollover rate: 17.3 per million miles in 2022
  • 2024 pedestrian fatalities involving HHG: 12
  • HHG carrier ABS violation rate: 8.7% in 2023 inspections

Safety Performance Interpretation

The moving industry’s unsettling safety record reveals that hauling couches is statistically more hazardous than hauling freight, with alarming rates of crashes, violations, and fatalities that suggest many movers are in too much of a hurry to follow the rules—or the road.