Regulatory & compliance · Intrastate household goods

Mississippi

State license required

Regulated byMississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), Motor Carrier Division

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

License Required
Yes
Yes – Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) required
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes – Liability and cargo insurance with minimum coverage levels
Tariff Required
Yes
Yes – Rate schedules must be filed and approved
USDOT/UCR Required
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

  • CCN from MDOTRequired
  • $50 Filing FeeRequired
  • Liability & Cargo InsuranceRequired
  • Hearings & Approval (as needed)Required
  • BOC-3 Filing (non-residents)Required
  • Consumer Complaint Process AvailableAvailable