OCEAN FORWARD INC
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Before you book OCEAN FORWARD INC
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4503736 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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Licensed to cross state lines
Registered as an interstate carrier.
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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 "OCEAN FORWARD INC" and 4503736.
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State rules for moves inside Illinois
Illinois requires state authority for in-state household moves (Illinois Commerce Commission). 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 OCEAN FORWARD INC
OCEAN FORWARD INC is a moving company based in Elwood, IL that operates a fleet of 1 power unit and 2 drivers on file with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
OCEAN FORWARD INC is classified as "Private Property · Authorized For Hire" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list OCEAN FORWARD INC as authorized to transport general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids/gases, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, coal/coke, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, utility, farm supplies, construction, and other: paper product.
This listing is built entirely from OCEAN FORWARD INC's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4503736, MC #MC-1782034 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCEAN FORWARD INC a licensed moving company?
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OCEAN FORWARD INC's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4503736). 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 OCEAN FORWARD INC's USDOT number?
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OCEAN FORWARD INC's USDOT number is 4503736, and its MC number is MC-1782034. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
How large is OCEAN FORWARD INC's fleet?
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OCEAN FORWARD INC has 1 power unit and 2 drivers on file with the FMCSA.
Does OCEAN FORWARD INC operate locally or across state lines?
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OCEAN FORWARD INC is registered as an interstate carrier with the FMCSA.
Does OCEAN FORWARD INC transport hazardous materials?
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No, OCEAN FORWARD INC is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact OCEAN FORWARD INC?
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Call OCEAN FORWARD INC at (815) 814-2013 or email [email protected].
How can I verify OCEAN FORWARD INC's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4503736 on the FMCSA's SAFER system to see the same federal registration record this page is built from.
Information is sourced from public FMCSA registration records and may change over time. FindTheMovers is not affiliated with the FMCSA or with OCEAN FORWARD INC. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.