Verified credentials
Licensed and Insured Charleston Movers
Mako Movers operates under full SC and federal licensure. Every Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, and Daniel Island move runs against the same regulatory standards — and we publish the numbers so any customer or property manager can verify them in 30 seconds.
Our Credentials
- SC Public Service Commission
- PSC #9877 — required for all paid intrastate household goods movers in South Carolina under SC Code §58-23. Verify at psc.sc.gov.
- US Department of Transportation
- USDOT #3438970 — issued by the FMCSA for interstate (long-distance) household goods authority. Verify at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
- Insurance
- General liability + cargo coverage on goods in transit. Workers' compensation on every crew member.
- Background Checks
- Every crew member passes a background check before working a Mako move.
- Recognition
- Best of Mount Pleasant 2023.
Need a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
Many high-rise apartment buildings in Charleston and Mount Pleasant require a Certificate of Insurance listing the building or HOA as additionally insured before approving a move-in. Mako Movers issues COIs at no charge.
Send your property manager's COI requirements (additional insured language, coverage limits, certificate-holder details) to makomovers2024@gmail.com or call (843) 580-1242. Allow 24-48 hours for the certificate to be issued.
Why this matters in Charleston
Charleston has a high concentration of historic single-houses, downtown high-rises, and HOA-governed communities — every one of which has its own move-day rules. A licensed and insured mover means: verified business legitimacy, coverage if something is damaged in transit, ability to issue COIs for restricted buildings, and accountability through a state regulator if anything goes wrong.
If you are evaluating other Charleston movers, the two questions to ask first: What is your SC PSC license number? and What is your USDOT number? A legitimate Charleston mover will answer both in seconds.
Moving questions
Licensing and Insurance FAQs
Is Mako Movers licensed in South Carolina?
Yes. Mako Movers is licensed by the South Carolina Public Service Commission under PSC #9877 for intrastate household goods moves. SC requires every paid mover to hold a PSC license under SC Code §58-23 — you can verify any Charleston mover at psc.sc.gov.
What is Mako Movers' USDOT number?
Mako Movers operates under USDOT #3438970 for interstate (state-to-state) moves. The USDOT number is issued by the FMCSA and required for any mover crossing state lines. You can verify our active authority at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What insurance does Mako Movers carry?
Mako carries general liability and cargo insurance covering customer goods in transit, plus workers' compensation for crew members. For high-rise apartment buildings or commercial properties that require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing your property as additionally insured, we can issue one — request via the form below or call (843) 580-1242.
How do I verify a Charleston moving company is licensed?
For local Charleston moves, look up the PSC license number at psc.sc.gov. For long-distance moves, look up the USDOT number at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Any legitimate Charleston mover will publish both numbers on their website. If a mover refuses to share them, that is a major red flag.
Do you provide a Certificate of Insurance for high-rise moves?
Yes. Many Charleston and Mount Pleasant high-rise buildings (especially downtown) require a COI listing the building or HOA as additionally insured before move-in. Mako Movers issues COIs at no charge — just send your property manager's requirements and we will coordinate before move day.
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