What insurance does a moving company business need? (2026)
Most moving company operations carry a stack of commercial-insurance lines — some legally required (typically workers' compensation when you have employees), most commonly carried because clients, landlords, lenders, or regulators expect them. Below: the lines that bureau filings most often cite for moving company operations. Confirm what's legally required vs commonly carried with a licensed agent in your state — requirements vary state by state.
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Insurance requirements for other industries
Browse the typical insurance coverage stack for other verticals. Each links to that industry's standalone requirements page.
| Business activity |
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| Furniture moving, used |
| Motor freight carrier, used household goods |
| Trucking used household, office, or institutional furniture and equipment |
| Used household and office goods moving |
| Van lines, moving and storage services |