In Connecticut, distance alone does not determine which authority applies; what matters is whether the move crosses a state line. A move from Hartford to New Haven or Stamford to Mystic remains intrastate. Moving from Connecticut to New York, Rhode Island or Massachusetts also brings federal rules for interstate household-goods transportation into play.
The Department of Consumer Protection says in-state carriers need a Household Goods Carrier Certificate or Motor Contract Carrier Permit issued by the Department of Transportation (CTDOT). Movers must also provide a bill of lading after loading the goods. CTDOT’s 2026 roster lets consumers look up companies and certificate numbers, but the agency says it reflects the date it was published. Check the live eLicense record under search code RCHG before signing.
The estimate and contract deserve as much attention as the permit. CTDOT warns that many prices begin as estimates and can rise with volume, staffing, time or equipment, so it recommends asking for a binding quote. Its consumer guide explains that typical coverage in many contracts is calculated by weight and uses 60 cents per pound as a reference; any additional protection should be in writing. Request the inventory, price, access charges, dates and damage-claim procedure before handing over your belongings.
For an in-state move, two companies that publish statewide coverage and appear on CTDOT’s 2026 roster are CT Moving & Storage, based in Southington, and Major Movers Inc., based in Hamden. The former is listed as Flynn’s Motor Express Inc. DBA CT Moving and Storage, certificate 257; the latter received certificate HG1836 to carry household goods between Connecticut points from Hamden. This documents a state-operating requirement, not a quality rating or a guarantee of service.
The exact Google Maps profiles correspond to the Southington and Hamden addresses. Favorable comments for CT Moving & Storage mention advance coordination, floor and furniture protection, and help disassembling or reassembling pieces. Some customers on Major Movers’ listing describe punctuality, communication, careful handling and help loading rental trucks. These are individual accounts; use them to ask what materials, tasks and equipment will be included in your own service.
There is also an important distinction for long-distance moves. CT Moving & Storage advertises long-distance service, but the federal record for Flynn’s Motor Express shows authority for property except household goods; do not infer that this legal entity has federal authority for an interstate household move. Major Movers publishes statewide coverage, not a nationwide network. If your route leaves Connecticut, identify the carrier that will take the shipment and check its federal household-goods authority.
To compare proposals, give both companies the same inventory and full addresses, including floors, elevators, narrow stairs, parking and the distance to the truck. CT Moving & Storage offers an official form to request an estimate; Major Movers accepts requests through its quote form. The profiles of CT Moving & Storage in Southington and Major Movers Inc. in Hamden detail services, coverage and practical information.
Sources consulted
- Mudanzas y rutas interestatales — Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
- Roster estatal 2026 de transportistas de enseres — Connecticut Department of Transportation.
- Búsqueda de certificados CTDOT — Connecticut Department of Transportation.
- Registro de mudanzas interestatales — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Sitio oficial, servicios y cobertura estatal — CT Moving & Storage.
- Registro federal FMCSA de Flynn’s Motor Express — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Ficha Google Maps exacta de Southington — Google Maps.
- Snapshot de la ficha Google de Southington — League of Movers.
- Sitio oficial y áreas de servicio — Major Movers Inc..
- Decisión que concede el certificado HG1836 — Connecticut Department of Transportation.
- Página oficial de reseñas — Major Movers Inc..
- Ficha Google Maps exacta de Hamden — Google Maps.
Editorial guide checked on October 18, 2026 against CTDOT, FMCSA, official company pages and the exact Google Maps listings for each office. The 2026 state roster should be checked in eLicense before hiring. Companies describe their own services; advertised coverage does not guarantee availability for an address or date. Ratings and review counts are stored in metadata and are not repeated in the profiles.
For a route that stays within Connecticut, check the CTDOT certificate in eLicense (RCHG), the legal name on the contract and a binding estimate. If you cross a state line, also verify federal household-goods authority.
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CT Moving & Storage is the trade name of Flynn’s Motor Express Inc. DBA CT Moving and Storage, based in Southington. It publishes statewide Connecticut coverage and residential and commercial moves, local moving, packing, loading and unloading, and climate-controlled storage. CTDOT’s 2026 roster lists it under state certificate 257. FMCSA shows USDOT 175772 as active, but its federal authority is for property except household goods; do not mistake it for authority to move household goods across state lines.
CT Moving & Storage is the trade name of Flynn’s Motor Express Inc. DBA CT Moving and Storage, based in Southington. It publishes statewide Connecticut coverage and residential and commercial moves, local moving, packing, loading and unloading, and climat
Major Movers Inc. is a family-run company in Hamden that publishes service throughout Connecticut and moves for houses, apartments, condos and offices. Its listed options include local moving, packing and unpacking, loading and unloading rental trucks or containers, labor-only help without a truck, and clean-outs. In March 2026, CTDOT granted state certificate HG1836 to transport household goods between Connecticut points from Hamden; the entry appears in the 2026 state roster.
Major Movers Inc. is a family-run company in Hamden that publishes service throughout Connecticut and moves for houses, apartments, condos and offices. Its listed options include local moving, packing and unpacking, loading and unloading rental trucks or
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website of CT Moving & Storage ↗
Primary source
CT Moving & Storage · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Registro federal FMCSA de Flynn’s Motor Express ↗
Primary source
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Accessed October 18, 2026
USDOT 175772 activo; DBA CT Moving and Storage; autoridad mostrada para propiedad excepto household goods.
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Ficha Google Maps exacta de Southington ↗
Primary source
Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Perfil exacto de 100 Smoron Road; valoración, cantidad de reseñas y comentarios guardados en metadatos.
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Mudanzas y rutas interestatales ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection · Accessed October 18, 2026
Certificados intrastatales, bill of lading y distinción de rutas que cruzan fronteras.
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Roster estatal 2026 de transportistas de enseres ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Roster estatal; incluye los certificados 257 y HG1836.
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Búsqueda de certificados CTDOT ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Código de búsqueda RCHG para household goods.
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Registro de mudanzas interestatales ↗
Primary source
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Accessed October 18, 2026
FMCSA explica que el número USDOT y la autoridad para transportar household goods son comprobaciones distintas.
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Orientación de CTDOT sobre estimaciones y cobertura ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Recomienda cotizaciones vinculantes y explica la cobertura habitual por libra en contratos.
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Official website of Major Movers Inc. ↗
Primary source
Major Movers Inc. · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Decisión que concede el certificado HG1836 ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Orden CTDOT del 20/03/2026: autoriza enseres entre todos los puntos del estado desde Hamden y establece condiciones para el vehículo.
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Roster estatal 2026 de transportistas de enseres ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
La lista oficial incluye a Major Movers Inc. con certificado HG1836.
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Búsqueda de certificados CTDOT ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Código RCHG para comprobar el permiso vigente de household goods.
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Página oficial de reseñas ↗
Primary source
Major Movers Inc. · Accessed October 18, 2026
La página identifica las reseñas de Google y ofrece un vínculo al perfil de Hamden; se consultó rating y total el 18/10/2026.
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Ficha Google Maps exacta de Hamden ↗
Primary source
Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Sede exacta enlazada desde la web oficial; valoración y número de opiniones guardados en metadatos.
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Mudanzas y rutas interestatales ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection · Accessed October 18, 2026
Certificados intrastatales, bill of lading y distinción de rutas que cruzan fronteras.
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Roster estatal 2026 de transportistas de enseres ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Roster estatal; incluye los certificados 257 y HG1836.
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Búsqueda de certificados CTDOT ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Código de búsqueda RCHG para household goods.
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Registro de mudanzas interestatales ↗
Primary source
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Accessed October 18, 2026
FMCSA explica que el número USDOT y la autoridad para transportar household goods son comprobaciones distintas.
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Orientación de CTDOT sobre estimaciones y cobertura ↗
Primary source
Connecticut Department of Transportation · Accessed October 18, 2026
Recomienda cotizaciones vinculantes y explica la cobertura habitual por libra en contratos.
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Snapshot de la ficha Google de Southington ↗
Secondary source
League of Movers · Accessed October 18, 2026
Seguimiento de una ubicación Google, actualizado en octubre de 2026; coteja dirección, valoración y cantidad con el perfil enlazado.