Tropical Moves at a glance
| Legal name | Tropical Moves LLC |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | Tropical Moves |
| USDOT number | 2821438 |
| MC number | MC-1025340 |
| Operation | Interstate and local |
| Interstate authority | Active |
| On the USDOT register since | 2015 |
| Registration last updated | 2026-02 |
| Trucks (power units) | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated (most carriers are not) |
| Based in | Wilmington, NC 28405 |
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 Tropical Moves is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
Tropical Moves holds active interstate operating authority (MC-1025340) 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 4 trucks, Tropical Moves is one of the smaller registered movers in the Wilmington area (the median is 4). Smaller companies can offer more personal service; ask about availability in peak season.
It has been on the USDOT register for about 11 years (first added 2015), compared with a median of 6 years for Wilmington movers.
Before you hire Tropical Moves
- 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 20 registered movers in Wilmington.
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