Government Agencies

Consumer Resources

Illinois Commerce Commission
Check IL movers (and warehouse) licensing and complaint history; also view copy of Consumer's Guide to Moving in Illinois, which your mover must provide for moves within Illinois
"Protect Your Move"
Federal consumer information & assistance site for interstate moving.Check license, insurance, complaints of cross-country movers, as well as critical consumer insormation, which your mover must provide to you in advance of your interstate move.
Moving your car to Canada: Registrar of Imported Vehicles
Personal Property Storage Act
Illinois Self-Service Storage Facilities Act
Illinois Commercial Transportation Law
Illinois Vehicle Code, Chapter 18c - this is the statute. If the statute doesn't load automatically (sometimes it's contrary), click on "compiled statutes" in the left hand column of the page, then scroll down to Chapter 625 Vehicles. Then follow the links to find the paragraph you need.
Administrative Code Part 1457
ILCC rules and regulations for IL intrastate household goods movers
Applicant's Handbook
condensed highlights of Part 1457

Federal Homeland Security Alert - Rental Trucks
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(general information)
How to apply for a USDOT Number
or a Interstate Moving License (yes, there are legal requirements!)
Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate or Foreign Commerce
Federal Regulations, Part 375 - This is what all interstate movers MUST do)
Check to see if interstate company
(including private carriers and brokers) is registered with the federally required Uniform Carrier Registration System.