The responsibility for checking the credibility of the moving company you are going to pick will determine If they are compliant to the Federal Regulations every moving company should have.
These federal regulations are what provides the rights & responsibilities for each customer while hiring a moving company.
You can check The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website to see if the moving company is compliant to avoid fraud by scammers. The FMCSA regulates the household moving industry which they set strict rules to provide consumers protection nationwide. These regulations are published in their website
1) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Ready to move