Nilson Van & Storage at a glance
| Legal name | Nilson Van & Storage |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | – |
| USDOT number | 122025 |
| MC number | MC-109331 |
| Operation | Interstate and local |
| Interstate authority | Active |
| On the USDOT register since | 1974 |
| Registration last updated | 2026-05 |
| Trucks (power units) | 43 |
| Drivers | 36 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Based in | Columbia, SC 29203 |
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 Nilson Van & Storage is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
Nilson Van & Storage holds active interstate operating authority (MC-109331) 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 43 trucks, Nilson Van & Storage runs a larger fleet than about 96% of the 26 registered movers in our Columbia directory (median: 2).
It has been on the USDOT register for about 52 years (first added 1974), compared with a median of 7 years for Columbia movers.
FMCSA has given Nilson Van & Storage a Satisfactory safety rating (1992). Most carriers have never had a compliance review and are unrated.
Before you hire Nilson Van & Storage
- 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 26 registered movers in Columbia.
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