In the 12 months before October 24, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) involuntarily revoked the federal operating authority of six Wyoming household-goods movers. That figure comes from MovePricer's compilation of FMCSA licensing, insurance and revocation data. Wyoming has 24 movers with active interstate authority, so six revocations equal 25 percent of that base. That is the highest rate among the 48 states MovePricer ranked and more than twice the national rate of 11.8 percent (996 revocations against 8,473 licensed movers).
Wyoming's mover market is small, so a few companies can move the rate a lot. For a family that booked one of those six, though, the statistics matter less than what happens next.
What an involuntary revocation usually means
A federal moving license doesn't last forever once it's granted. Once operating authority is granted, entities are required to maintain proof of insurance and designation of agents for process on file with FMCSA to avoid revocation proceedings. For household-goods carriers, the required filings include cargo insurance of $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence. The mover can't simply claim it has coverage, because liability and cargo insurance forms must be submitted directly (online) by the home office of the insurance company furnishing the coverage. A carrier that is shutting down can ask FMCSA to cancel its authority. If instead it allows its insurance policy to lapse or cancels it first, the result is an involuntary revocation. So an involuntary revocation almost always means the required insurance filing or the legal-process (BOC-3) filing disappeared from the record.
What it means if you booked one
- The move may not be legal. Interstate moving companies must obtain operating authority from FMCSA to perform household goods moves. If a mover's authority has been revoked, it is not authorized to take your belongings across state lines.
- Your deposit may be at risk. A company that has lost its insurance filing may also be struggling to pay its bills. Ask for a refund in writing and keep copies of everything. If you paid by card, local consumer advisers suggest you call your credit card company and/or bank immediately and let them know about the situation.
- Belongings already in storage or on a truck. Find out in writing exactly where your goods are, and who operates that warehouse or truck. Keep your inventory, photos and contract.
- No insurer behind a claim. The cargo insurance filing is what backs the federal minimum coverage. If that filing has lapsed, there may be no insurer on record to pay a loss or damage claim.
Wyoming's own rules
FMCSA covers only moves that cross state lines. A move that starts and ends inside Wyoming is an intrastate move, governed by Wyoming law rather than by the FMCSA. One guide reports that Wyoming requires intrastate operating authority to carry property for hire but issues no license written specifically for movers. It also says there is no online lookup; you check by phone at 307-777-4850 or by email at MVS@wyo.gov. Another guide says Wyoming movers need an Intrastate Letter of Authority from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), plus liability and cargo insurance filings. Because the descriptions differ, confirm a local mover's status with WYDOT directly.
We found no recent action by the Wyoming attorney general against a moving company. Wyoming families have been caught up in out-of-state schemes before, however. In 2018, WWBT reported that a woman moving from Prince George County to Wyoming still hadn't received her belongings from the moving company she hired. In the related federal case, twelve people were charged, and more than 900 customers were identified as victims of the scheme.
If your mover has lost its license
- Stop sending money until you have written answers about your shipment and your deposit.
- File with FMCSA. For interstate moves, use the National Consumer Complaint Database at nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov. Your complaint will be maintained in the company's file as part of its permanent record.
- Contact the Wyoming Attorney General. Wyoming citizens that feel they have been scammed can also contact the Wyoming Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
- For an in-state move, contact WYDOT as well.
This article is not legal advice. FMCSA notes that you may also file a complaint (lawsuit) in State or Federal court. Ask a lawyer whether that makes sense for you.
How to check a mover before you sign
- Get the mover's USDOT and MC numbers in writing. Make sure the company name matches the one on your contract.
- Look the mover up on MovePricer's free lookup at movepricer.com/check or on FMCSA's own tools. Check that its authority is active for household goods and that insurance is on file.
- Look for a recent revocation or reinstatement. A gap can be a warning sign.
- For a move inside Wyoming, confirm the mover's state authority with WYDOT.
- Check again just before moving day. A license that was active when you booked can be revoked before the truck shows up.