Government Agencies

Movers’ Resources

• 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.