Alabama intrastate regulator, tariff & valuation drivers
- Intrastate regulator type: Public Service Commission (PSC) regulation
- State regulator name: Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) — Transportation Division
- Tariff filing requirement: Voluntary blanket tariff filing — carriers may file or charge market rates
- Valuation disclosure (FVP vs RVP): Federal FMCSA Carmack Amendment Released Value rule applies (no state supplement)
- Intrastate license requirement: Yes — state intrastate operating authority permit required
- Overall regulation intensity: Moderate — state operating authority + voluntary tariff filing regime
- Typical mover hourly labor rate (BLS SOC 53-7062 mean): $15.94/hr
Alabama mover licensing & permits
- License status: Statewide license required
- License board: Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) — Transportation Division (official site)
- Permit: Alabama PSC Intrastate Common Carrier permit required for in-state household-goods moves; federal FMCSA MC number required for any interstate move; minimum $750,000 bodily injury + property damage insurance + $5,000 cargo coverage; voluntary blanket tariff filing accepted
How household-goods moving costs vary in Alabama
State-specific code or insurance rule: Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) Transportation Division regulates intrastate household-goods carriers under Alabama Code § 37-3-1 — APSC operates a moderate intrastate regulatory framework requiring an APSC Intrastate Common Carrier permit for any in-state household-goods move plus voluntary blanket tariff filing accepted (carriers can charge published rates or file individual tariffs), and Alabama is one of the southeastern states where APSC enforcement focus has historically been on cargo tariff disputes rather than HHG consumer protection (HHG consumer complaints fall under Alabama Attorney General Consumer Protection Division alongside APSC).
Cities in Alabama
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