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Graebel Companies review (2026)

Daniel Harper, Senior Moving Industry Research Editor at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byDaniel HarperSenior Moving Industry Research Editor
Amanda Brooks, Senior Editorial Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Graebel Companies is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 2230365 and MC MC-451558. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Aurora, CO, Graebel Companies covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Graebel Companies is estimated at $3,100–$7,500, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Graebel Companies is most relevant to large corporate and government relocations.

Key facts

USDOT number
2230365
MC / docket number
MC-451558
FMCSA legal name
GRAEBEL RELOCATION SERVICES WORLDWIDE INC
Carrier or broker
both
Carrier operation
Intrastate
Federal filing address
16346 Airport Circle, Aurora, CO 80011
Power units
1
MCS-150 filed
2026-03-05
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Aurora, CO
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$3,100–$7,500
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Graebel Companies

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Major corporate and government relocation operator. Best fit for employer-paid moves rather than self-pay household relocations.

Best for
Large corporate and government relocations
Main trade-off
Consumer-direct moves are not the primary business line.

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What is Graebel Companies's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Graebel Companies is 2230365. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Graebel Companies licensed to move within Colorado?

For a move that stays inside Colorado, movers are authorised by Colorado Public Utilities Commission, part of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, and the authorisation is called Household Goods Mover permit. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 303-894-2070. We have not verified Graebel Companies's Colorado 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 Graebel Companies's USDOT number?

Graebel Companies carries USDOT number 2230365 and docket number MC-451558 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is GRAEBEL RELOCATION SERVICES WORLDWIDE INC. The filed physical address is 16346 Airport Circle, Aurora, CO 80011. The registration covers intrastate operations. The census records the operation classification for Graebel Companies as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 2230365 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Graebel Companies's fleet?

Graebel Companies reports 1 power units on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Graebel Companies last updated that federal registration on March 5, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 2230365 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Graebel Companies have a federal safety rating?

Graebel Companies 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 Graebel Companies. 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 2230365 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Graebel Companies a carrier, a broker, or both?

Graebel Companies holds both motor carrier authority and property broker authority on its federal licensing record. Carrier authority means Graebel Companies can operate the trucks and crews that perform a move itself. Broker authority means Graebel Companies can also arrange a move that another licensed company performs. On any given job, ask which of the two applies before you sign, because it decides whose crew arrives on moving day and who is liable for your goods. The licensing record for Graebel Companies shows household goods authority, property authority, broker authority, and no passenger authority.

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

Is Graebel Companies authorised to move household goods?

Graebel Companies 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. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Graebel Companies 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 Graebel Companies?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 2230365 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Graebel Companies in one paragraph

Graebel Companies has been operating since 1950 (about 76 years), runs out of Aurora, CO, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 2230365 and MC MC-451558. Major corporate and government relocation operator. Best fit for employer-paid moves rather than self-pay household relocations.

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, Graebel Companies quotes generally land in the $3,100–$7,500 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $5,300. 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 Graebel Companies 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

Large corporate and government relocations. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Graebel Companies. 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 Graebel Companies. 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.

Graebel Companies vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Graebel Companies1950$3,100–$7,500
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 Graebel Companies, 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 Graebel Companies licensed and insured?
Graebel Companies operates under USDOT 2230365 and MC MC-451558. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Graebel Companies cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Graebel Companies is typically estimated at $3,100–$7,500. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Graebel Companies offer binding estimates?
Graebel Companies offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Graebel Companies include?
Graebel Companies offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Graebel Companies operate?
Graebel Companies covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Aurora, CO, where it has been based since 1950.
Who is Graebel Companies best suited to?
Graebel Companies suits large corporate and government relocations. The main trade-off to plan around: Consumer-direct moves are not the primary business line. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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