--- title: FAQ: Mover Licenses, USDOT Number and Insurance url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/licenses-and-insurance/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/) - FAQ: Licenses and insurance # Questions about licenses, USDOT numbers and insurance O'Brien's operates under U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375 for interstate household goods and Nevada Transportation Authority CPCN 1070 for moves within Nevada. You can confirm the federal numbers yourself on the FMCSA website. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A moving company holds you to a contract, so checking its authority before the move is sensible. These answers list the numbers O'Brien's carries and show how to check any mover with public records. ## The numbers ### What is O'Brien's USDOT number? U.S. DOT No. 30611. ### What is the MC number? MC-109375, the interstate operating authority for household goods. ### What is CPCN 1070? The certificate the Nevada Transportation Authority issued for moves within Nevada. The [CPCN entry](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/cpcn/) explains the term. ### Is O'Brien's licensed and insured? Yes. Federal authority for household goods requires insurance on file, and the numbers can be checked on the FMCSA site. ## Checking a mover ### How do I check a mover's USDOT number? Enter the number on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot and read the status and the cargo carried. ### How do I spot a broker? A broker arranges moves for other carriers. The [guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/carrier-vs-broker/) shows how to read the record. O'Brien's is a carrier and a Bekins agent. ### Where do I find my rights? Your mover must give you the FMCSA booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. See the [rights guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/your-rights-and-responsibilities/). ## Coverage for your goods ### What protection covers my belongings? Valuation coverage, offered as released value or full value protection. See the [valuation coverage page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/). ### Who can I call with a question? Call 775-359-6683, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, SAFER Company Snapshot](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Licenses and operating authority: USDOT 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) - [Valuation coverage: released value vs full value protection](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/) - [How to check a mover's USDOT and MC number](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-check-a-movers-usdot-number/) More questions ## Other question pages - [### FAQ: Estimates and pricing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/estimates-and-pricing/) - [### FAQ: Valuation and claims](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/valuation-and-claims/) - [### FAQ: Packing and boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/packing-and-boxes/) - [### FAQ: Storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/storage/) - [### FAQ: Long-distance moves and Bekins](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) - [### FAQ: Moves inside Nevada and to California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/nevada-and-california-moves/) - [### FAQ: Military moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/military-moves/) - [### FAQ: Commercial and FF&E](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/commercial-and-ffe/) - [### FAQ: Pianos, hot tubs and specialty items](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/specialty-items/) - [### FAQ: Scheduling, seasons and winter moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/scheduling-and-winter/) - [### FAQ: International moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/) - [### FAQ: Senior moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/senior-moves/) - [### FAQ: Moving to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/moving-to-reno/) - [### FAQ: Payment and paperwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/payment-and-paperwork/) - [### FAQ: Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070