TLV
Legal name: TRUE LIFES VISION LLC
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Before you book TLV
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4283469 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 "TLV" and 4283469.
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State rules for moves inside Iowa
Iowa requires state authority for in-state household moves (Iowa Department of Transportation). 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".
Binding vs. non-binding estimates → -
Insurance and valuation
Ask what liability coverage is included and what full-value protection costs. The federal record shows filings, not your coverage.
Released vs. full value protection →
About TLV
TLV is a moving company based in Grimes, IA that operates a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver on file with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
TLV is classified as "Authorized For Hire" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list TLV as authorized to transport general freight and household goods.
This listing is built entirely from TLV's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4283469, MC #MC-1665502 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TLV a licensed moving company?
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TLV's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4283469). 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 TLV's USDOT number?
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TLV's USDOT number is 4283469, and its MC number is MC-1665502. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
How large is TLV's fleet?
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TLV has 1 power unit and 1 driver on file with the FMCSA.
Does TLV operate locally or across state lines?
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TLV is registered as an interstate carrier with the FMCSA.
Does TLV transport hazardous materials?
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No, TLV is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact TLV?
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Call TLV at (515) 718-8676 or email [email protected].
How can I verify TLV's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4283469 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 TLV. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.