Colonial Van Lines INC at a glance
| Legal name | Colonial Van Lines INC |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | – |
| USDOT number | 4094070 |
| MC number | MC-1560280 |
| Operation | Interstate and local |
| Interstate authority | Active |
| On the USDOT register since | 2023 |
| Registration last updated | 2025-10 |
| Trucks (power units) | 17 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated (most carriers are not) |
| Based in | Indianapolis, IN 46240 |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15. This page is generated from public registration data. It is not a review or endorsement, and Colonial Van Lines INC is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
Colonial Van Lines INC holds active interstate operating authority (MC-1560280) according to the FMCSA census data, so it is authorized to carry household goods across state lines. Interstate movers must follow federal consumer-protection rules: written estimates, the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet, and an arbitration program for disputes.
With 17 trucks, Colonial Van Lines INC runs a larger fleet than about 89% of the 54 registered movers in our Indianapolis directory (median: 2).
It has been on the USDOT register for about 3 years (first added 2023), compared with a median of 15 years for Indianapolis movers.
Before you hire Colonial Van Lines INC
- Open its FMCSA record and confirm the name, address and status match what the company tells you.
- For an interstate move, confirm the operating authority is active and household goods are listed.
- Ask for a written estimate after a video or in-home survey, and ask whether it is binding.
- Ask about valuation coverage and how damage claims are handled.
- Avoid paying a large deposit up front. See moving scam red flags.
Comparing several companies is the best way to get a fair price. Use the form above to request quotes from movers serving your route, or browse all 54 registered movers in Indianapolis.
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