Purnell Moving And Hauling at a glance
| Legal name | Purnell Moving And Hauling |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | – |
| USDOT number | 861738 |
| MC number | MC-670940 |
| Operation | Interstate and local |
| Interstate authority | Active |
| On the USDOT register since | 2000 |
| Registration last updated | 2026-04 |
| Trucks (power units) | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated (most carriers are not) |
| Based in | Berlin, MD 21811 |
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 Purnell Moving And Hauling is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
Purnell Moving And Hauling holds active interstate operating authority (MC-670940) 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 2 trucks, Purnell Moving And Hauling is one of the smaller registered movers in the Maryland area (the median is 2). Smaller companies can offer more personal service; ask about availability in peak season.
It has been on the USDOT register for about 26 years (first added 2000), compared with a median of 11 years for Maryland movers.
Before you hire Purnell Moving And Hauling
- 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 46 registered movers in Maryland.
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