Household goods carrier Authority active

Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.

USDOT 253161 MC 205310

Based in: Chicago, IL
Registered: Nov 23, 1984
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
Phone on record: (312) 226-3434

Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. is a household goods carrier based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in November 1984. It reports 3 trucks and 2 drivers. Its USDOT registration is inactive.

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Registration checked Oct 25, 2026. Authority and insurance as of May 14, 2026: FMCSA has published no newer licensing record for this company. Official FMCSA record. How current is this?

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alert USDOT registration inactive FMCSA lists this company's USDOT number as inactive. Its federal record was last updated January 2006. A company needs an active USDOT number to operate. Ask why before you book. Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

caution Federal record not updated in over 2 years Companies must update their registration (form MCS-150) every 24 months. Last update: January 2006. Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

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Operating authority Active — carrier Allowed to carry moves between states. As of May 14, 2026, FMCSA's last full licensing file.

USDOT registration Inactive A company needs an active USDOT number to operate.

Moves your goods itself Yes — carrier Its own crews and trucks can do the move.

Household goods authority Authorized Required to move furniture and personal belongings between states.

Liability insurance On file Covers damage and injury the company causes. As of May 14, 2026, FMCSA's last full licensing file.

Cargo insurance On file Covers your belongings while they are in the mover's hands.

Federal record (MCS-150) Updated January 2006 Must be updated every 24 months.

Fleet & operations

Operates: Between states (interstate)
Power units: 3 vehicles
Drivers: 2 drivers (2 interstate, 0 in-state)
Miles driven: 100,000 miles in 2000

As reported by the company on its federal registration (form MCS-150). Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

Registered officers

Charles F. Mack
Robert W. Nichols

Names as listed on the company's federal registration. Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

Linked companies

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Record history

Jan 15, 2006Federal record (MCS-150) updated

Nov 23, 1984Registered with FMCSA

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Questions about Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.

Is Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. licensed to move household goods between states?

According to FMCSA records (as of May 14, 2026): operating authority active — carrier; household goods authority authorized.

Is Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. a moving broker or a carrier?

Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. is a carrier: its own crews and trucks can perform the move.

What are Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.'s USDOT and MC numbers?

Its USDOT number is 253161 and its MC number is 205310. It registered with FMCSA on Nov 23, 1984.

Does Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. have insurance or a bond on file?

According to FMCSA records (as of May 14, 2026): liability insurance: on file; cargo insurance: on file.

Are there warning signs in Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.'s federal record?

2 signals from our published rules: USDOT registration inactive; Federal record not updated in over 2 years. Signals describe what public records show; they are not findings of wrongdoing.

Is Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. linked to other moving companies?

No other registered company shares its phone number, address or officers in FMCSA records.

Are there customer reports about Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.?

No customer reports about Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. have been published on US MoverLedger yet. Reports are reviewed before they appear.

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