Last updated: September 2026 · Aurora experience ranking

Best Movers in Aurora, IL (2026 Ranking)

Verdict

Murphy Family Movers is our top recommended moving company in Aurora.

Key takeaways

  • • Murphy Family Movers is our overall pick for Aurora.
  • • Two Men and a Truck is the Elmhurst DuPage TMT crews option.
  • • These rankings are unbiased and not paid promotions.
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Aurora, IL mover ranking

Rank, experience score, and Google listing at a glance. The price column is one published figure from that company compared with others on this ranked list — not a citywide average.

Rank Company Experience score Google Price Quote
#1 Murphy Family Movers 10.00/10 4.8 (203) — Get quote
#2 Two Men and a Truck 9.20/10 4.8 (766) — Get quote
#3 Falcon Moving 9.00/10 4.9 (905) — Get quote
#4 M.K. Movers 8.80/10 4.8 (222) — Get quote
#5 Fly Guy Moving 8.60/10 5.0 (556) — Get quote
#6 Save Your Back Moving 8.60/10 4.6 (227) — Get quote

Published rate versus others on this ranked list (same unit: hourly or job total). Not a citywide average.

How we rank movers

Our top recommendations

Top pick

Murphy Family Movers

Fox Valley Murphy crews

10.00/10

Runner-up

Two Men and a Truck

Elmhurst DuPage TMT crews

9.20/10

Also great

Falcon Moving

Elgin St Charles Falcon

9.00/10

Shortlist first. Open "Why this score" for licenses, NAP notes, sources, and which bars are inferred.

#1 · 10.00/10

Murphy Family Movers

Google 4.8 (203)

Care inferred 10.0
On time 10.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the Murphy Family Movers Maps book (4.8 from 203) and printed ILCC 218566 matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 218566 on MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 203 Google reviews. Praise: I want to thank Murphy Family Movers for sending me a great team to pack and move my house.

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Why this score
Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award seal

2026 award

Best Moving Companies in America Award

Murphy Family Movers is the 2026 Aurora IL winner of the Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award.

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4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles, IL 60175

Inferred bars (mean of this company's observed bars): Care.

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC
  • • USDOT 2965334 / MC-7122; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 218566 (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 4N951 OLD LAFOX RD UNIT C, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
  • • Printed ILCC 218566 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (847) 778-7287

#2 · 9.20/10

Two Men and a Truck

Google 4.8 (766)

Care 8.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 9.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the Two Men and a Truck Maps book (4.8 from 766) and printed ILCC 9932 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 9932 MC on PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 766 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Our 3 movers were communicative and super polite. Aidan went over all of the details to ensure I understood everything. I highly recommend to Not use THIS COMPANY. They non professional movers actually summer help. They did not know how to load prope

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520 Windy Point Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC
  • • USDOT 2584979 / MC-911402; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 9932 MC (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 909 S IL ROUTE 83 SUITE 101, ELMHURST, IL 60126
  • • Printed ILCC 9932 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (331) 207-3678

#3 · 9.00/10

Falcon Moving

Google 4.9 (905)

Care 6.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the Falcon Moving Maps book (4.9 from 905) and printed ILCC 216214 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 216214 MC on FALCON MOVING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.9 from 905 Google reviews. Praise: Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad to hear RJ and Martin were so helpful throughout your move. I wish I could leave a negative star. This is the worst moving company and move I've ever had. I had 95% of my items destroyed plu

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1260 St Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: FALCON MOVING LLC
  • • USDOT 3360367 / MC-1084837; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 216214 MC (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 1260 ST CHARLES ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
  • • Printed ILCC 216214 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (630) 283-7743

#4 · 8.80/10

M.K. Movers

Google 4.8 (222)

Care 6.0
On time 8.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the M.K. Movers Maps book (4.8 from 222) and printed ILCC 174972 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 174972 MC on MK MOVERS INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 222 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Hard work, conscientious about placement & transfer of very heavy items, and on a very humid day! The one good interaction we had was with Abby. She was great throughout the whole process! However, the moving proc

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1071 Kingsland Dr, Batavia, IL 60510

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MK MOVERS INC
  • • USDOT 2265788 / MC-1034563; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 174972 MC (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 1071 KINGSLAND DRIVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510
  • • Printed ILCC 174972 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (630) 945-3239

#5 · 8.60/10

Fly Guy Moving

Google 5.0 (556)

Care 6.0
On time 7.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the Fly Guy Moving Maps book (5.0 from 556) and printed ILCC 225813 matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 225813 on FLY GUY TRANSFER INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 5 from 556 Google reviews. Praise: NEW The three movers that came for excellent and provided great service. they were very careful with our home and our belongings. We hired Fly Guy Moving based on a quote and were verbally assured that it included storage and the return delivery of our belongin

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60 US-52, Minooka, IL 60447

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: FLY GUY TRANSFER INC
  • • USDOT 3507270 / MC-1721483; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 225813 (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 60 US-52, MINOOKA, IL 60447
  • • Printed ILCC 225813 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (815) 559-0794
  • • pinMatch true on Aurora Maps package. Rank by Maps overall with pinMatch-first policy. Scored Minooka pin; alt York/Schoolhouse documented — not #1.

#6 · 8.60/10

Save Your Back Moving

Google 4.6 (227)

Care 5.0
On time 8.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Aurora / Fox Valley local or regional move where the Save Your Back Moving Maps book (4.6 from 227) and printed ILCC 233652 matter.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see printed ILCC 233652 on SAVE YOUR BACK MOVING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.6 from 227 Google reviews. Praise: NEW They did such a great job- they were on time, efficient and their quote was exactly what they did! Thank you for helping us and doing such a great job! Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am sorry to hear that your move did not feel as smooth or supported as you…

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1200 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: SAVE YOUR BACK MOVING LLC
  • • USDOT 3199593; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. Printed ILCC 233652 (printed only — ask to see it; do not claim MCIS-verified, not invented).
  • • SAFER physical: 39W240 EAST MALLORY DR, GENEVA, IL 60134
  • • Printed ILCC 233652 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (815) 272-2026

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Use this ranking to choose a shortlist, then compare written estimates for your date, inventory, access, and service needs.

Give every company the same addresses, inventory, stairs, elevator, parking, and date. Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (printed ILCC / ILL.C.C.). Ask to see the printed ILCC and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Do not treat license numbers as MCIS-verified — ask to see the printed document. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. Nearby ONLY: aurora, chicago, joliet, naperville, elgin, elmhurst, glen-ellyn, arlington-heights, minooka, new-lenox, rockford. Never Schaumburg/Evanston/Batavia/Oswego.

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Also compared (not scored in the top 6)

Other Aurora / Fox Valley household-goods names checked for Aurora.

Company Why it is not in the scored six
Good Move Movers, Inc. (GOOD MOVE MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3669073, printed ILCC 172921, Maps Good Move Movers, Inc. 4.8 from 360 at 110 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (overall 8.4, pinMatch True). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Alliance Moving & Storage (HK&RP LLC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2882675, printed ILCC 214854 MC, Maps Alliance Moving & Storage 4.8 from 868 at 3201 Tollview Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (overall 8.4, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Bernard Movers, Inc. (BERNARD MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1505481, printed ILCC 137377, Maps Bernard Movers 4.6 from 165 at 1160 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 (overall 8.0, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
The Professionals Moving Specialists (THE PROFESSIONALS INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3383907, printed ILCC 136144 MC, Maps The Professionals Moving Specialists 5 from 6555 at 3918 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (overall 8.8, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
New City Moving (NEW CITY MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 4020807, printed ILCC 158051, Maps New City Moving 4.8 from 8230 at 2929 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (overall 9.2, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Midway Moving & Storage, Inc. (MIDWAY MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 730844, printed ILCC 78520, Maps Midway Moving & Storage 4.3 from 611 at 4100 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL 60624 (overall 7.0, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Inc. (BOYER-ROSENE MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 153395, printed ILCC 24487 MC, Maps Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage 4.7 from 274 at 2638 S Clearbrook Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (overall 7.4, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Mid-West Moving & Storage, Inc. (MID-WEST MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 294025, printed ILCC 75043, Maps Mid-West Moving & Storage 4.6 from 461 at 1255 Tonne Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (overall 8.8, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
MiniMoves Inc. (MINIMOVES INC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 526036, printed ILCC 107443, Maps MiniMoves Inc.- Local, State to State and International Moving Services 4.4 from 294 at 4413 Roosevelt Rd Ste 103, Hillside, IL 60162 (overall 8.0, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Move-tastic (MOVE-TASTIC INCORPORATED) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1906350, printed ILCC 158678, Maps Move-tastic! 5 from 3823 at 3100 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 (overall 9.0, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (Schaumburg / Ill.C.C 6573 / SAB Moving) (SAB MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + printed ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1199826, printed ILCC 6573 MC, Maps Two Men and a Truck Moving 4.7 from 489 at 1111 Tower Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (overall 9.0, pinMatch False). Metro / not Aurora-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for aurora.
Gate fails from candidates Fails → also-compared / omit. HB LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 2378173): moveBuddha DOT 2378173 resolves to HB LOGISTICS LLC Austin TX with authHHG=False — franchise/lead USDOT mismatch; fail. | PBP ACMS LLC (USDOT 3959847): SAFER shows Broker of Household Goods OA alongside carrier flags — broker-risk fail under hard rules until MCIS proves HHG carrier certificate. | CHESAPEAKE BAY MOVERS INC (USDOT 2527384): moveBuddha Aurora/Schaumburg TMT DOT 2527384 = CHESAPEAKE BAY MOVERS INC (Maryland) — wrong legal entity. Use SAB Moving USDOT 1199826 (Ill.C.C 6573) or Elmhurst ILL CC 9932 instead. Statuses change — re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.
Unknowns (no printed ILCC / unresolved) ACTIVE USDOT but printed ILCC not confirmed or entity unresolved (do not claim MCIS-verified). PLANES MOVING AND STORAGE OF CHICAGO LLC (USDOT 1459759): ACTIVE USDOT + MC HHG OA Aurora HQ. BBB lists ILLC MC: 7545 but not carrier-site printed; leave unknown — do not claim MCIS-verified (do not invent). | MIGHTY MOVING INC (USDOT 3788656): ACTIVE USDOT + MC HHG OA but no printed ILCC on carrier site; cannot invent. | WHEATON VAN LINES INC (USDOT 70719): Printed ILCC 73744 MC-C on amenity site tied to USDOT 70719, but SAFER legal is WHEATON VAN LINES INC (Indianapolis). Agent/legal-name mismatch — not same-legal-name pass without clear agent disclosure on gate docs. | ADVANCED MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 872553): ACTIVE USDOT + MC HHG OA Bensenville; ILCC not confirmed printed. | UNITED VAN LINES LLC (USDOT 77949): Site prints US DOT# 077949 / IL CC 16484 MC-C but SAFER 77949 resolves to UNITED VAN LINES LLC Fenton MO (broker+carrier). Agent/legal mismatch — not same-legal-name pass. | ACM MOVERS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 4291945): FMCSA HHG IL + SAFER ACTIVE Motor Carrier of Household Goods; Schaumburg Emerald Dr HQ. No printed ILCC; unknown — do not invent ILCC. | ALL POINTS VANS INC (USDOT 76228): FMCSA HHG IL lists Schaumburg HQ name historically; SAFER ACTIVE HHG at Elk Grove Chase Ave. No printed ILCC; unknown — do not invent ILCC. Do not invent ILCC numbers.

Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (printed ILCC). Ask to see the printed number and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. Interstate jobs need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. Nearby ONLY: aurora, chicago, joliet, naperville, elgin, elmhurst, glen-ellyn, arlington-heights, minooka, new-lenox, rockford. Never Schaumburg/Evanston/Batavia/Oswego. Live hub path /movers/illinois/aurora/.

How we ranked these movers

Licenses are a pass/fail gate. Customer experience is the score: five bars for care, on time, quote matched, friendly, and easy to reach. The award follows this ranking and cannot be bought.

The award follows the Aurora IL ranking. Gate = printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) on the same legal name plus SAFER ACTIVE HHG (AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate). Murphy Family Movers is our pick / award winner with overall 10.0 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach at the 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles pin (Maps 4.8 from 203; printed ILCC 218566; USDOT 2965334). Ranks 2–6 follow Maps experience.overall among other pinMatch=true gate passers (TMT 9.2, Falcon 9.0, M.K. 8.8, Fly Guy 8.6, Save Your Back 8.6). Maps bars stay honest. Companies cannot buy it. Ask to see printed ILCC — do not claim MCIS-verified.

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Source notes

Licenses are a gate: Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (printed ILCC) for intrastate for-hire HHG, plus SAFER ACTIVE with Household Goods / AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate. Murphy Family Movers is our pick / award winner — 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C St. Charles pin, pinMatch true, printed ILCC 218566, USDOT 2965334, SAFER ACTIVE HHG; overall 10.0 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach. Ranks 2–6 use experience.overall among other pinMatch=true passers (all six pinMatch=true). Google stars and review counts are copied from Maps panels. The 1–5 score cards are not the rank; rank is our pick for #1, then experience.overall with the pinMatch policy. Companies cannot buy a rank. Ask to see printed ILCC — do not claim MCIS-verified.

Illinois regulator: Illinois Commerce Commission, Household Goods Movers authority (https://www.icc.illinois.gov/authority/household-goods-movers). Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. MCIS lookup: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/emdb/mcis/search. Smart Tips PDF: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/api/web-management/documents/downloads/public/SmartTips-HHG_Movers-R1.pdf. Ask to see the printed ILCC on the legal name.

Nearby MCHQ city pages are slug-only: aurora, chicago, joliet, naperville, elgin, elmhurst, glen-ellyn, arlington-heights, minooka, new-lenox, rockford. Never Schaumburg/Evanston/Batavia/Oswego.

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Best Movers in Aurora, IL (2026 Ranking) FAQs

Who is the best mover in Aurora, IL?
Murphy Family Movers (MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC) is our pick: 4.8 from 203 Google reviews at 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles, IL 60175, overall 10.0/10, USDOT 2965334, printed ILCC 218566. Compare a written estimate with Two Men and a Truck (9.2 from 766) and Falcon Moving (9.0 from 905). All six ranked movers are pinMatch=true.
How does Moving Company HQ rank Aurora IL movers?
Gate = Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (printed ILCC) + SAFER ACTIVE HHG. Murphy Family Movers is our pick with overall 10.0 at the Old Lafox Rd St. Ranks 2–6 follow experience.overall among pinMatch=true passers (TMT 9.2, Falcon 9.0, M.K. 8.8, Fly Guy 8.6, Save Your Back 8.6). Stars and bars come from Google Maps panels — not company-site widgets. Companies cannot buy a rank. Ask to see printed ILCC — do not claim MCIS-verified.
Do I need an Illinois ICC Household Goods License to hire a local mover?
For Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work, ask to see a printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC / ILL.C.C.) and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.
Why are some ranked movers pinMatch=false?
This Aurora guide ranks six pinMatch=true passers. Other guides may fill remaining slots from highest pinMatch=false overalls so shoppers still see strong Chicagoland SAFER+ILCC passers; those cards disclose metro pin / not city-local. Prefer a pinMatch=true crew when locality matters.
What about Bernard, Midway, Ampol, or other names on the roster?
Bernard Movers, Midway Moving & Storage, Good Move Movers, and other SAFER+ILCC passers sit below / outside the six for Aurora (often metro pins) and are also-compared. Gate fails (brokers, property-except-HHG, wrong USDOT) and unknowns (no printed ILCC) are also-compared only. Ampol (Arlington Heights) prints an ILCC but had no matching ACTIVE USDOT for this guide — cannot pass without USDOT. Re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.