Moving in Montana: Regulations, Rights & Costs
Everything you need before hiring a mover in Montana — the regulator, how to verify a license, where to complain, your protections, and typical local move costs.
Who regulates movers in Montana?
Montana Department of Transportation – Motor Carrier Services (MDT)
- License required (intrastate): Yes
- License lookup: verify a mover
- Deposit cap: No specific state deposit cap identified; verify with MDT.
How to file a complaint in Montana
Online: https://mdt.mt.gov
Phone: 1-406-444-6200
Mail: Montana DOT, Motor Carrier Services, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620
For interstate moves, also use FMCSA (1-888-368-7238) and the DOT OIG (1-800-424-9071). Full guide.
Your consumer protections in Montana
- Local movers must have valid PSC numbers issued by MDT
- Complaints handled through MDT Motor Carrier Services
Key statutes & rules
- Montana Code Annotated Title 69, Chapter 12 (motor carriers)
- ARM 38.3.1101 (PSC numbers for household goods)
Montana requires PSC numbers for intrastate household goods movers, issued by MDT.
Typical local move cost in Montana
Local move estimate for West region (2 movers + truck, excludes packing/materials). Figures are model estimates, not quotes.
| Home size | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $322 – $1,027 |
| 1 bed | $419 – $1,481 |
| 2 bed | $613 – $2,161 |
| 3 bed | $808 – $2,842 |
| 4 bed | $1,002 – $3,522 |
Estimates use the ReloFig model (BLS wages × regional × West factor). Always get three written quotes. Methodology.
Cities in Montana
Sources: mdt.mt.gov www.mymovingreviews.com . ReloFig does not sell your information.