Mississippi

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required

Yes

Yes. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) required

Insurance Required

Yes. Liability insurance (where the mover operates its own vehicles) and cargo insurance with minimum coverage levels

Tariff Required

Yes. Rate schedules must be filed and approved

USDOT/UCR

Not required for intrastate unless hauling hazardous materials

Application Fee

$50 filing fee plus variable bond or insurance requirements

Consumer Complaints

Filed with MDOT Motor Carrier Division

OverviewOverview & Scope

Anyone providing household goods moving services within Mississippi (such as loading, transporting, storing in transit, or unloading) must obtain a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) from MDOT’s Motor Carrier Division before operating legally.

RegistrationRegistration & Documentation Requirements

To operate in compliance:

1. Submit Application Packet through MDOT including:
   • Description of services and vehicles
   • Business and financial statements
   • Proof of insurance or bond
   • Information on other carriers in the service area
2. Pay Filing Fee of $50 upon submission.
3. Attend Hearing (if required) as arranged by the Transportation Commission.
4. Receive CCN Approval before commencing operations.
5. Maintain Documentation; any changes in service, ownership, or equipment must be reported.

InsuranceInsurance & Financial Responsibility

Insurance must meet the specified state minimums:

• Liability Coverage: $750,000 per incident for property carriers
• Cargo Insurance:
  • $5,000 for loads ≤ 3 tons
  • $10,000 for loads > 3 tons

Applicants not domiciled in Mississippi must also file a BOC-3 (process agent designation).

ConsumerConsumer Protections

Mississippi law mandates that moving carriers:

• Provide safe and adequate service and equipment
• Operate only under approved and filed rate schedules
• Honor consumer protections against overcharging and service abuse

Consumers may report violations (such as damage or unfair practices) to MDOT Motor Carrier Division.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• MDOT Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)Where applicable (mover provides household goods moving services within Mississippi)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Cargo insurance ($5,000 for loads up to 3 tons; $10,000 for loads over 3 tons)Where applicable (mover holds a CCN)Verified by DocumentRequired
• BOC-3 process agent designation filedWhere applicable (CCN applicant not domiciled in Mississippi)Verified by DocumentRequired

Subcontracted transport

• Where transport is subcontracted, the mover uses carriers that hold the licences required for the transport they performWhere applicableVerified by AffirmationRequired

Vehicles and drivers (where the mover operates its own vehicles)

• Liability insurance ($750,000 per incident)Where applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired

Customer practices

• Only approved and filed rate schedules chargedWhere applicable (mover holds a CCN)Verified by AffirmationRequired
• Safe and adequate service and equipment providedWhere applicable (mover holds a CCN)Verified by AffirmationRequired

Records

• Changes in service, ownership or equipment reported to MDOTWhere applicable (mover holds a CCN)Verified by AffirmationRequired