BALTIMORE — Moving is stressful enough — but imagine watching your belongings disappear or being told you’ll have to pay more to get them back. Maryland’s new moving company registration program aims to stop those nightmare scenarios before they happen.

The Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) began pushing for tighter oversight in 2018. The Household Goods Movers Registration law passed the next year, but budget constraints delayed implementation—until now, six years later.

State law cracking down on rogue movers stalled

“We were concerned about would this program ever get off the ground, but we're thrilled to see it finally take shape,” said Louis Campion, president and CEO of the MMTA.

Campion said the new rules protect consumers while rewarding reputable movers.

“We fully sup

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