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Hilldrup 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

Hilldrup is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 22302 and MC MC-125294. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Stafford, VA, Hilldrup covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Hilldrup is estimated at $2,900–$7,100, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Hilldrup is most relevant to mid-atlantic and dc-metro interstate.

Key facts

USDOT number
22302
MC / docket number
MC-125294
FMCSA legal name
HILLDRUP COMPANIES INC
DBA name
HILLDRUP MOVING & STORAGE
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
both
Registered cargo classes
General freight, Household goods
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
4022 Richmond Highway, Stafford, VA 22554
Power units
297
Drivers
245
MCS-150 filed
2025-09-12
Safety rating
S
Safety rating date
1990-05-16
Last compliance review
1990-04-26
Founded
1903
Headquarters
Stafford, VA
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,900–$7,100
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Hilldrup

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

United Van Lines agent and 100+ year-old family-owned mover. Strong reputation in the DC, Richmond, and Charlotte corridors for quality and on-time delivery.

Best for
Mid-Atlantic and DC-metro interstate
Main trade-off
Budget-tier pricing is not part of the model.

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What is Hilldrup's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Hilldrup is 22302. The registration status of Hilldrup is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Does Hilldrup have an MC docket number on file?

No MC docket was located in the FMCSA licensing mirror (yu5v-wbh6) and the company census file (az4n-8mr2) read for this company's federal registration on 15 August 2026.

The census row carries docket MC-125294 on this registration, and the licensing mirror returned no authority rows for it at the time of reading. No operating-authority role is stated either way. Nothing is inferred from the cargo entries, from the docket's existence or from the company's van-line agency, and the absence is a statement about the records reviewed rather than about the company's right to operate.

Records reviewed 2026-08-15.

Is Hilldrup licensed to move within Virginia?

For a move that stays inside Virginia, movers are authorised by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Services, part of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and the authorisation is called Household Goods Carrier for-hire intrastate operating authority. A consumer can check an individual mover in the agency's own public lookup. We have not verified Hilldrup's Virginia 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.

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What is Hilldrup's USDOT number?

Hilldrup carries USDOT number 22302 and docket number MC-125294 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is HILLDRUP COMPANIES INC. It also files under the trade name HILLDRUP MOVING & STORAGE. The filed physical address is 4022 Richmond Highway, Stafford, VA 22554. The census entity status for Hilldrup is active. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Hilldrup as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 22302 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Hilldrup registered to carry household goods?

Hilldrup 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 22302 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Hilldrup's fleet?

Hilldrup reports 297 power units and 245 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Hilldrup last updated that federal registration on September 12, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 22302 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Hilldrup have a federal safety rating?

Hilldrup holds a federal safety rating of Satisfactory on its census record, issued on May 16, 1990. A safety rating is assigned after a compliance review, and the most recent review of Hilldrup on the federal record is dated April 26, 1990. The rating reflects that review and is not updated continuously.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 22302 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Hilldrup a carrier, a broker, or both?

Hilldrup holds both motor carrier authority and property broker authority on its federal licensing record. Carrier authority means Hilldrup can operate the trucks and crews that perform a move itself. Broker authority means Hilldrup 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 Hilldrup 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 Hilldrup authorised to move household goods?

Hilldrup 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 Hilldrup registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Hilldrup 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 Hilldrup?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 22302 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Hilldrup in one paragraph

Hilldrup has been operating since 1903 (about 123 years), runs out of Stafford, VA, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 22302 and MC MC-125294. United Van Lines agent and 100+ year-old family-owned mover. Strong reputation in the DC, Richmond, and Charlotte corridors for quality and on-time delivery.

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, Hilldrup quotes generally land in the $2,900–$7,100 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $5,000. 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 Hilldrup 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

Mid-Atlantic and DC-metro interstate. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Hilldrup. 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 Hilldrup. 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.

Hilldrup vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Hilldrup1903$2,900–$7,100
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 Hilldrup, 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 Hilldrup licensed and insured?
Hilldrup operates under USDOT 22302 and MC MC-125294. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Hilldrup cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Hilldrup is typically estimated at $2,900–$7,100. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Hilldrup offer binding estimates?
Hilldrup offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Hilldrup include?
Hilldrup offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Hilldrup operate?
Hilldrup covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Stafford, VA, where it has been based since 1903.
Who is Hilldrup best suited to?
Hilldrup suits mid-Atlantic and DC-metro interstate. The main trade-off to plan around: Budget-tier pricing is not part of the model. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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