Nebraska

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required

Yes

Yes. Intrastate household goods movers must obtain a license from the PSC.

Insurance Required

Yes. Liability and cargo insurance must be filed with the PSC.

Tariff Rule

No fixed tariff rates; however, movers must file their rate changes with the PSC.

USDOT/UCR Requirements

Where applicable. A USDOT number is required for vehicles meeting federal thresholds; UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) applies for interstate operations. Official UCR guidance is at plan.ucr.gov and filing at www.ucr.gov.

Application Fee

$250 for initial license; $250 annually for renewal.

Consumer Complaints

Handled by the PSC Motor Carrier Services division: Online Form

OverviewOverview & Scope

Beginning July 1, 2021, Nebraska law requires that any individual or business performing intrastate household goods moving must obtain a Household Goods Mover License from the Nebraska Public Service Commission before operating legally.

Federal requirements are separate: a USDOT number attaches to the company operating vehicles that meet federal thresholds, and UCR applies to interstate operations. Where a mover subcontracts transport, the carrier’s own registrations cover the transport it performs.

RegistrationRegistration & Licensing Requirements

Movers must:

1. Submit a completed application form with business details and route specifics.
2. Pay a non-refundable $250 license fee to initiate licensing.
3. Provide proof of:
   • Liability insurance (via Form E or G)
   • Cargo insurance (via Form H or J)
4. Maintain a principal place of business within Nebraska.
5. Renew the license annually for $250.
6. Fulfill PSC requirements within 45 days of approval:
   • File insurance documents
   • Submit rate schedules if rates change

Non-compliance can result in suspension or revocation of the license after notice and hearing.

InsuranceInsurance & Rate Filings

• Liability and Cargo Insurance coverage is mandatory and must be properly filed with the PSC.
• While the PSC no longer sets maximum rates, any rate changes must be filed and published with the Commission.
• Failure to operate within PSC-authorized parameters, including routes and approved rates, can lead to action.

ConsumerConsumer Protections

Consumers can expect:

• Movers operating under valid Nebraska PSC authority
• Transparency through filed rate schedules
• Means to file complaints with the PSC for issues such as damage, non-delivery, or unauthorized charges

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Company licensing

• Nebraska PSC Household Goods Mover License, current and renewed annuallyWhere applicable (mover performs intrastate household goods moves within Nebraska)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Liability insurance (Form E or G) and cargo insurance (Form H or J) filed with the PSCWhere applicable (mover holds a Nebraska PSC license)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Rate changes filed and published with the PSCWhere applicable (licensed mover changes its rates)Verified by AffirmationRequired
• UCR registrationWhere applicable (mover engages in interstate operations)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)

• USDOT numberWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles that meet federal thresholds or are used interstate)Verified by DocumentRequired