Vendor verification methodology

• We do not assert that a mover is licensed, insured, safe, or reputable unless that fact is verified against a current authoritative source and dated.
• A listing’s presence is not an endorsement, and paid status never buys a “verified” label.
• We do not present static or demo information as live, real-time data.

• Verification status — verified, unverified, or under review.
• Verification date — when the check was performed.
• Source — the authoritative source used (e.g. FMCSA, a state licensing or consumer-protection authority), with the retrieval date and jurisdiction.
• Provider type — broker, carrier, or other service provider, kept distinct because they carry different obligations and risks.
• Service area and categories — where and what the provider actually serves.
• Limitations — what the check did and did not confirm.

Where government-data checks are used, we preserve the source, retrieval date, jurisdiction, and the limits of what the record proves. A USDOT/MC number being present is not the same as active authority or adequate insurance; each is stated separately. Users should still verify licensing directly with the appropriate regulator before hiring.

• Stale-data policy: verifications expire and must be re-checked; an out-of-date verification is shown as expired, not current.
• Corrections & disputes: providers and consumers can flag inaccurate information; disputes are tracked and resolved.
• Removal: listings can be corrected or removed when information is wrong, outdated, or a conflict of interest arises.

Editorial, safety, and commercial signals are kept visibly separate. A verification badge speaks only to the specific checks named above — it is independent of any paid or sponsored relationship, which is disclosed under the independence & sponsorship policy.