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TxDMV Number

Also known as: TxDMV Registration, Texas Motor Carrier Number

Definition

A TxDMV Number is the motor-carrier registration issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to household-goods movers operating intrastate in Texas, authorizing them to transport household goods within state lines under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 643.

In practice

What it means on a move.

Any moving company that performs intrastate moves in Texas — origin and destination both within Texas — must hold an active TxDMV motor-carrier registration. The TxDMV Number is required on the carrier’s website, on trucks, in advertising, and on customer contracts. TxDMV maintains a public registry where consumers can verify active registration. The TxDMV regulatory line (1.888.368.4689) handles consumer complaints, insurance verification, and registration questions. Texas intrastate moving rules parallel federal interstate rules in many respects (written estimate, signed Bill of Lading, valuation choice, documented claims procedures) but enforcement is through TxDMV rather than FMCSA.

Stakes

Why this matters.

A Texas intrastate move with an unregistered carrier offers no recourse through TxDMV consumer protection if something goes wrong. Verifying TxDMV registration before booking is the state-level equivalent of checking FMCSA for an interstate move. Carriers operating without TxDMV registration are also typically operating without the required liability insurance, cargo coverage, and workers’ compensation that registration enforces — meaning damage, injury, or loss falls back on the customer rather than being covered by the carrier’s mandated insurance.

Our process

How Muscleman Elite handles it.

Muscleman Elite operates under active TxDMV registration 006568203C, with the TxDMV regulatory contact (1.888.368.4689) published on every customer contract. Our registration is searchable through the TxDMV motor-carrier database. We follow all Texas intrastate moving rules: written estimate before every move, signed Bill of Lading, valuation disclosure with Released Value Protection at no cost and Full Value Protection available as an upgrade, and documented claims procedures.

Questions we get

About TxDMV Number.

How do I verify a Texas mover’s TxDMV registration?
Search the TxDMV motor-carrier database, or call the TxDMV regulatory line at 1.888.368.4689. The record shows active registration status, insurance filings on file, and any consumer complaint history.
What is Muscleman Elite’s TxDMV Number?
TxDMV 006568203C. We publish this on every customer contract along with the TxDMV regulatory contact line (1.888.368.4689).
Do I need to check both DOT and TxDMV for a Texas move?
For an intrastate Texas move (both ends in Texas), TxDMV is the relevant credential. For an interstate move (one end outside Texas), USDOT and MC are the relevant federal credentials. Many movers hold both because they handle work in both categories.

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Muscleman Elite always provides a written estimate before the move. Photo and video estimates available — no in-home visit required for most jobs.