The CMS Companies at a glance
| Legal name | Sullivan Moving & Storage INC |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | The CMS Companies |
| USDOT number | 56181 |
| MC number | MC-127405 |
| Operation | Interstate and local |
| Interstate authority | Active |
| On the USDOT register since | 1974 |
| Registration last updated | 2026-03 |
| Trucks (power units) | 17 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Based in | San Diego, CA 92111 |
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 The CMS Companies is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
The CMS Companies holds active interstate operating authority (MC-127405) 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, The CMS Companies runs a larger fleet than about 94% of the 114 registered movers in our San Diego directory (median: 1).
It has been on the USDOT register for about 52 years (first added 1974), compared with a median of 6 years for San Diego movers.
FMCSA has given The CMS Companies a Satisfactory safety rating (2006). Most carriers have never had a compliance review and are unrated.
Before you hire The CMS Companies
- 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 114 registered movers in San Diego.
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