Is Spartan Moving licensed?
Yes. Spartan Moving Systems, Inc. holds California permit Cal-T #0190543 for moves within California and US DOT 1783494 for interstate moves. Our contract also lists MC 650181.
License, insurance and coverage
Every number you need to check a mover before you hire one: our state permit, our federal DOT number, what your belongings are covered for, and how to get a certificate of insurance for your building.
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- Cal-T#0190543
- US DOT1783494
- Hours7 days, 7 AM - 8 PM
- Based inSan Jose, CA
Our license numbers
| Credential | Number | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| California household goods carrier permit | Cal-T #0190543 | Moves that start and end inside California, including every local Bay Area move. Issued under the state household goods program, now run by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) in the Department of Consumer Affairs. |
| US Department of Transportation number | US DOT 1783494 | Interstate moves, for example from the Bay Area to Seattle or Reno. |
| Interstate operating authority | MC 650181 | Printed on our contract with the permit and DOT numbers. |
Older pages and directory listings sometimes call the California permit a CPUC permit. It is the same Cal-T number. Oversight of household movers moved from the CPUC to BHGS, and our contract names BHGS as the regulator.
Coverage for your belongings
| Option | Cost to you | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Basic valuation | Included, no charge | $0.60 per pound per article, the state standard. A 50 lb item is valued at up to $30. |
| Full-value protection | Bought directly from Baker International | Third-party protection for replacement value. Get a quote and buy it at www.bakerintl.com and enter our mover ID 17421. It is not a Spartan charge. |
Valuation is not insurance; it is the mover's liability for your goods, and the contract says so. If you own anything valuable, decide on coverage before moving day so it can be in place when the crew arrives.
Our numbers at a glance
Spartan Moving Systems, Inc. is a licensed and insured household goods mover based in San Jose. We hold California permit Cal-T #0190543 for moves within the state and US DOT 1783494 for interstate moves. Your belongings get basic valuation at $0.60 per pound per article at no charge, and you can buy full-value protection from Baker International if you want more. Certificates of insurance for buildings and HOAs are free.
What the California permit means for you
A licensed California mover has to follow the state's maximum rate tariff (Max 4). That is where several rules on your quote come from:
- A written contract. Your move runs on an Agreement for Moving Services (Item 450 of the tariff). Ours is an electronic version you initial and sign on the foreman's phone when the crew arrives, and a PDF copy is emailed to you.
- A not-to-exceed price. When you book a free on-site inspection, you get a not-to-exceed price, so you know your maximum before the crew starts.
- The Important Notice About Your Move. The state notice (Item 465) is part of the agreement you sign.
- Double drive time. On hourly moves, the drive between your pickup and drop-off is counted twice when they are more than 10 minutes apart. The drive to your first address is not charged. See double drive time explained.
- Valuation choices. The contract lists the valuation options and you initial the one you pick.
- Claims in writing. Our terms give you 9 months to file a claim in writing.
Our own insurance
Spartan carries general liability, auto liability, cargo and workers' compensation insurance, and files its certificates with the Bureau as the California permit requires. We have our own workers' compensation for our own crew. We do not use a staffing agency or subcontract local moves, so the people in your home are Spartan employees covered by our policy.
If your building needs specific limits on a certificate, send us the requirement before you book and we will confirm whether our certificate meets it.
Free certificate of insurance (COI) for your building
Many condo buildings, HOAs and offices will not let a mover in without a certificate of insurance naming them. There is no fee. Send us:
- The HOA or management company name, as it should appear on the certificate
- The mailing address of the HOA or management company
- The email address the certificate should go to
We submit the request to our insurance agent right away and send the certificate as soon as it is ready. Ask for it when you book, not the day before. We have issued certificates to about 300 Bay Area buildings and HOAs where we have moved customers. More detail: moving into an HOA building.
How to check any mover in five minutes
- Ask for the California Cal-T number and look it up on the Department of Consumer Affairs license search for household movers.
- For a move out of state, ask for the US DOT number.
- Ask what valuation is included and how full-value protection is bought.
- Ask whether the crew are the company's own employees or subcontracted.
- Ask for a written quote with the hourly rate, the minimum, and how drive time is billed.
Our answers: Cal-T #0190543, US DOT 1783494, $0.60 per pound per article included, Baker International for full value (mover ID 17421), our own crew, and everything in writing on the quote. See how we price a move.
Questions and answers
What does basic valuation cover?
Basic valuation is included at no charge and covers your goods at $0.60 per pound per article, the California standard. It is not replacement value. A 50 lb item is covered for up to $30.
How do I get full-value coverage?
Full-value protection is sold by Baker International, a third party. Get a quote and buy it at www.bakerintl.com using our mover ID 17421. It is not a Spartan charge.
Do you charge for a certificate of insurance?
No. A COI is free. Send us the HOA or management company name, its mailing address and the email it should go to, and we submit the request to our insurance agent right away.
Are your movers employees or subcontractors?
Local moves are done by Spartan's own crew. We carry our own workers' compensation and do not use a staffing agency.
How long do I have to file a damage claim?
Our terms give you 9 months to file a claim in writing. Call us first and David will reach out to you directly about it.
Why do some sites say CPUC and others BHGS?
California moved oversight of household movers from the CPUC to the Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Our Cal-T number is the same under both names.