JAMES PETTIFORD
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Before you book JAMES PETTIFORD
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4178286 is listed as Active.
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No MC operating authority record
Normal for in-state-only carriers. If they are moving you to another state, ask which authority covers them.
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In-state moves only
Registered for moves within Michigan only — not for a move to another state.
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Not a hazmat carrier
Not flagged for hazardous materials.
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The truck matches this record
Federal rules require an interstate mover's truck to show its name and USDOT number. Look for "JAMES PETTIFORD" and 4178286.
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Michigan state license (in-state moves)
Michigan requires state authority for in-state household moves (Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division). The FMCSA record doesn't show it — ask for the state license or certificate number.
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The estimate is in writing
Get it on paper with the same legal name and USDOT number. For interstate moves, the mover must give you the FMCSA booklet "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move".
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Insurance and valuation
Ask what liability coverage is included and what full-value protection costs. The federal record shows filings, not your coverage.
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About JAMES PETTIFORD
JAMES PETTIFORD is a moving company based in Romulus, MI that is registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier.
JAMES PETTIFORD is classified as "Private Property" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list JAMES PETTIFORD as authorized to transport household goods.
This listing is built entirely from JAMES PETTIFORD's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4178286 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JAMES PETTIFORD a licensed moving company?
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JAMES PETTIFORD's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4178286). No separate MC operating authority record was found for this carrier — that's normal for intrastate-only or private carriers, which aren't required to hold one.
What is JAMES PETTIFORD's USDOT number?
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JAMES PETTIFORD's USDOT number is 4178286. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
Does JAMES PETTIFORD operate locally or across state lines?
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JAMES PETTIFORD is registered as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier with the FMCSA.
Does JAMES PETTIFORD transport hazardous materials?
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No, JAMES PETTIFORD is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact JAMES PETTIFORD?
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Call JAMES PETTIFORD at (914) 943-0201 or email [email protected].
How can I verify JAMES PETTIFORD's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4178286 on the FMCSA's SAFER system to see the same federal registration record this page is built from.
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Information is sourced from public FMCSA registration records and may change over time. FindTheMovers is not affiliated with the FMCSA or with JAMES PETTIFORD. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.