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Movers, Not Shakers 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

Movers, Not Shakers is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 1124999 and MC MC-457707. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, Movers, Not Shakers covers regional. A two-bedroom interstate move with Movers, Not Shakers is estimated at $650–$2,500, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Movers, Not Shakers is most relevant to sustainable, climate-conscious nyc local moves.

Key facts

USDOT number
1124999
MC / docket number
MC-457707
FMCSA legal name
MOVERS NOT SHAKERS INC
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
820 Williams Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Power units
4
Drivers
6
MCS-150 filed
2025-11-06
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Coverage
Regional
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$650–$2,500
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Movers, Not Shakers

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

NYC mover with biodiesel trucks and reusable bin rentals. Strong fit for households prioritizing sustainability and clean operations.

Best for
Sustainable, climate-conscious NYC local moves
Main trade-off
Limited interstate availability.

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What is Movers, Not Shakers's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Movers, Not Shakers is 1124999. The registration status of Movers, Not Shakers is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Movers, Not Shakers 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 Movers, Not Shakers'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 Movers, Not Shakers's USDOT number?

Movers, Not Shakers carries USDOT number 1124999 and docket number MC-457707 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is MOVERS NOT SHAKERS INC. The filed physical address is 820 Williams Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207. The census entity status for Movers, Not Shakers is active. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Movers, Not Shakers as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1124999 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Movers, Not Shakers registered to carry household goods?

Movers, Not Shakers lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside no other class. 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 1124999 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Movers, Not Shakers's fleet?

Movers, Not Shakers reports 4 power units and 6 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Movers, Not Shakers last updated that federal registration on November 6, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1124999 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Movers, Not Shakers have a federal safety rating?

Movers, Not Shakers 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 Movers, Not Shakers. 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 1124999 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Movers, Not Shakers a carrier, a broker, or both?

Movers, Not Shakers holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Movers, Not Shakers 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 Movers, Not Shakers carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record for Movers, Not Shakers shows household goods authority, and no property authority, no broker authority, no passenger authority.

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

Is Movers, Not Shakers authorised to move household goods?

Movers, Not Shakers 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 Movers, Not Shakers registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Movers, Not Shakers 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 Movers, Not Shakers?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1124999 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Movers, Not Shakers in one paragraph

Movers, Not Shakers has been operating since 2008 (about 18 years), runs out of Brooklyn, NY, and covers regional. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 1124999 and MC MC-457707. NYC mover with biodiesel trucks and reusable bin rentals. Strong fit for households prioritizing sustainability and clean operations.

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, Movers, Not Shakers quotes generally land in the $650–$2,500 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $1,575. 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 Movers, Not Shakers 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

Sustainable, climate-conscious NYC local moves. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Movers, Not Shakers. 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 Movers, Not Shakers. 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.

Movers, Not Shakers vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Movers, Not Shakers2008$650–$2,500
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 Movers, Not Shakers, 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 Movers, Not Shakers licensed and insured?
Movers, Not Shakers operates under USDOT 1124999 and MC MC-457707. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Movers, Not Shakers cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Movers, Not Shakers is typically estimated at $650–$2,500. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Movers, Not Shakers offer binding estimates?
Movers, Not Shakers offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Movers, Not Shakers include?
Movers, Not Shakers offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Movers, Not Shakers operate?
Movers, Not Shakers covers regional and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, where it has been based since 2008.
Who is Movers, Not Shakers best suited to?
Movers, Not Shakers suits sustainable, climate-conscious NYC local moves. The main trade-off to plan around: Limited interstate availability. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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