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Dumbo Moving + Storage review (2026)

Ryan Mitchell, Moving Company Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byRyan MitchellMoving Company Researcher
Amanda Brooks, Senior Editorial Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Dumbo Moving + Storage is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 1543241 and MC MC-573935. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, Dumbo Moving + Storage covers interstate (48). A two-bedroom interstate move with Dumbo Moving + Storage is estimated at $1,500–$5,200, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Dumbo Moving + Storage is most relevant to brooklyn-area local + east coast interstate.

Key facts

USDOT number
1543241
MC / docket number
MC-573935
FMCSA legal name
DUMBO MOVING & STORAGE INC
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
General freight, Household goods
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
Rochester, NY 14604
Power units
9
Drivers
9
MCS-150 filed
2025-07-15
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Coverage
Interstate (48)
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$1,500–$5,200
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Dumbo Moving + Storage

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Brooklyn-headquartered mover offering local Brooklyn-area moves and East Coast interstate service. We hold no customer-satisfaction dataset for this company.

Best for
Brooklyn-area local + East Coast interstate
Main trade-off
Pricing skews higher than non-borough competitors.

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What is Dumbo Moving + Storage's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Dumbo Moving + Storage is 1543241. The registration status of Dumbo Moving + Storage is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Dumbo Moving + Storage licensed to move within New York?

For a move that stays inside New York, movers are authorised by New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Modal Safety and Security, part of the New York State Department of Transportation, and the agency does not publish a single name for that authorisation on the pages we read. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 518-457-6512. We have not verified Dumbo Moving + Storage's New York authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is Dumbo Moving + Storage's USDOT number?

Dumbo Moving + Storage carries USDOT number 1543241 and docket number MC-573935 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is DUMBO MOVING & STORAGE INC. The filed physical address is Rochester, NY 14604. The census entity status for Dumbo Moving + Storage is active. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Dumbo Moving + Storage as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1543241 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Dumbo Moving + Storage registered to carry household goods?

Dumbo Moving + Storage lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside General freight. A cargo classification records what the company registered on its MCS-150 form. It is not the same thing as active household goods operating authority, which is held on a separate federal licensing and insurance record and has to be checked there.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1543241 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Dumbo Moving + Storage's fleet?

Dumbo Moving + Storage reports 9 power units and 9 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Dumbo Moving + Storage last updated that federal registration on July 15, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1543241 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Dumbo Moving + Storage have a federal safety rating?

Dumbo Moving + Storage has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about Dumbo Moving + Storage. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1543241 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Dumbo Moving + Storage a carrier, a broker, or both?

Dumbo Moving + Storage holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Dumbo Moving + Storage is licensed to perform moves with its own trucks and crews rather than arrange them through another company. The crew that arrives on moving day works under this authority, and Dumbo Moving + Storage carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record for Dumbo Moving + Storage shows household goods authority, property authority, and no broker authority, no passenger authority.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Dumbo Moving + Storage authorised to move household goods?

Dumbo Moving + Storage holds active operating authority covering household goods on its federal licensing record. This is a stronger statement than the cargo classification on the census registration, which only records that Dumbo Moving + Storage registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Dumbo Moving + Storage to move a household across state lines lawfully.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Dumbo Moving + Storage?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1543241 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Dumbo Moving + Storage in one paragraph

Dumbo Moving + Storage has been operating since 2007 (about 19 years), runs out of Brooklyn, NY, and covers interstate (48). Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 1543241 and MC MC-573935. Brooklyn-headquartered mover offering local Brooklyn-area moves and East Coast interstate service. We hold no customer-satisfaction dataset for this company.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Dumbo Moving + Storage quotes generally land in the $1,500–$5,200 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $3,350. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Dumbo Moving + Storage is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

Brooklyn-area local + East Coast interstate. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Dumbo Moving + Storage. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Dumbo Moving + Storage. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Dumbo Moving + Storage vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Dumbo Moving + Storage2007$1,500–$5,200
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Dumbo Moving + Storage, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Amanda Brooks182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dumbo Moving + Storage licensed and insured?
Dumbo Moving + Storage operates under USDOT 1543241 and MC MC-573935. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Dumbo Moving + Storage cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Dumbo Moving + Storage is typically estimated at $1,500–$5,200. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Dumbo Moving + Storage offer binding estimates?
Dumbo Moving + Storage offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Dumbo Moving + Storage include?
Dumbo Moving + Storage offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Dumbo Moving + Storage operate?
Dumbo Moving + Storage covers interstate (48) and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, where it has been based since 2007.
Who is Dumbo Moving + Storage best suited to?
Dumbo Moving + Storage suits brooklyn-area local + East Coast interstate. The main trade-off to plan around: Pricing skews higher than non-borough competitors. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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