Last updated: September · Evanston experience ranking

Best Movers in Evanston, IL

Who is the best moving company in Evanston, IL?

H2H Movers is our top recommended moving company in Evanston.

Key takeaways

  • • H2H Movers is our overall pick for Evanston.
  • • New City Moving is the Campbell Ave New City option.
  • • These rankings are unbiased and not paid promotions.
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Evanston, IL mover ranking

Rank, experience score, and Google listing at a glance. The price column is one published figure from that company compared with others on this ranked list — not a citywide average.

Rank Company Experience score Google Price Quote
#1 H2H Movers 9.80/10 4.9 (4,825) — Get quote
#2 New City Moving 9.20/10 4.8 (8,236) — Get quote
#3 Two Men and a Truck 9.20/10 4.8 (766) — Get quote
#4 Falcon Moving 9.00/10 5.0 (218) — Get quote
#5 Two Men and a Truck (Schaumburg) 9.00/10 4.7 (489) — Get quote
#6 Mid-West Moving & Storage 8.80/10 4.6 (461) — Get quote

Published rate versus others on this ranked list (same unit: hourly or job total). Not a citywide average.

How we rank movers

Our top recommendations

Top pick

H2H Movers

North Side Marine Dr H2H

9.80/10

Runner-up

New City Moving

Campbell Ave New City

9.20/10

Also great

Two Men and a Truck

Elmhurst DuPage TMT crews

9.20/10

Shortlist first. Open "Why this score" for licenses, NAP notes, sources, and which bars are inferred.

#1 · 9.80/10

H2H Movers

Google 4.9 (4,825)

Care 9.0
On time 10.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor move where H2H’s Marine Dr Chicago Maps book (4.9 from 4,825) and ILCC 184599 matter — know the opened pin is Chicago North Side / lakefront, not Evanston city-limits.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 184599 on H2H MOVERS INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You will only hire an Evanston city-limits storefront pin (this #1 uses the Marine Dr Chicago North Side listing).

Customers said. Customers: 4.9 from 4,825 Google reviews. Praise: Victor and Nick and Thomas and the rest of the team were absolute rock-stars and blew our expectations away!

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Why this score
Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award seal

Award

Best Moving Companies in America Award

H2H Movers is the Evanston IL winner of the Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award.

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4250 N Marine Dr Aparment #1136, Chicago, IL 60613

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: H2H MOVERS INC
  • • USDOT 2428328 / MC-836885; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 184599 — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 4250 N MARINE DR #1136, CHICAGO, IL 60613
  • • ILCC 184599 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (773) 236-8797
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Maps 4250 N Marine Dr Aparment #1136, Chicago, IL 60613 — North Side / lakefront pin disclosed; award winner / our pick.

#2 · 9.20/10

New City Moving

Google 4.8 (8,236)

Care 8.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 9.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor local or regional move where the New City Moving Maps book (4.8 from 8,236) and ILCC 158051 matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 158051 on NEW CITY MOVING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 8,236 Google reviews. Praise: NEW I’m giving five stars to the two workers who came to help me that day, Edwin and Nicolás. I have been a realtor in Chicago for 20 years. I have never written a bad review about a vendor until this post.

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Why this score

2929 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: NEW CITY MOVING LLC
  • • USDOT 4020807 / MC-1516527; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 158051 — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 2929 N CAMPBELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618
  • • ILCC 158051 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (773) 489-0600

#3 · 9.20/10

Two Men and a Truck

Google 4.8 (766)

Care 8.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 9.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor local or regional move where the Two Men and a Truck Elmhurst / Glendale Heights Maps book (4.8 from 766) and ILCC 9932 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 9932 MC on PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. Distinct from the Schaumburg Tower Rd franchise (SAB MOVING LLC / ILCC 6573 MC).

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 766 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Our 3 movers were communicative and super polite. Aidan went over all of the details to ensure I understood everything. I highly recommend to Not use THIS COMPANY. They non professional movers actually summer help. They did not know how to load prope

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520 Windy Point Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC
  • • USDOT 2584979 / MC-911402; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 9932 MC — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 909 S IL ROUTE 83 SUITE 101, ELMHURST, IL 60126
  • • ILCC 9932 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (331) 207-3678
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Glendale Heights / Elmhurst TMT franchise — distinct from Schaumburg SAB Tower Rd (USDOT 1199826).

#4 · 9.00/10

Falcon Moving

Google 5.0 (218)

Care 6.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor local or regional move where the Falcon Moving Maps book (5 from 218) and ILCC 216214 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 216214 MC on FALCON MOVING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 5 from 218 Google reviews. Praise: Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad to hear RJ and Martin were so helpful throughout your move. We truly appreciate your kind words and thank you Watch: I wish I could leave a negative star. This is the worst moving company and move I've ever had. I had 95%…

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3209 N Wilke Rd #107, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: FALCON MOVING LLC
  • • USDOT 3360367 / MC-1084837; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 216214 MC — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 1260 ST CHARLES ST, ELGIN, IL 60120
  • • ILCC 216214 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (847) 268-7003
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Maps 3209 N Wilke Rd #107, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 — Elgin SAFER physical disclosed.

#5 · 9.00/10

Two Men and a Truck (Schaumburg)

Google 4.7 (489)

Care 6.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor local or regional move where the Two Men and a Truck (Schaumburg) Maps book (4.7 from 489) and ILCC 6573 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 6573 MC on SAB MOVING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. Distinct from the Elmhurst / Glendale Heights franchise (PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC / ILCC 9932 MC).

Customers said. Customers: 4.7 from 489 Google reviews. Praise: I’ve been using Two Men and a Truck for over 7 years, and they continue to exceed my expectations every time. Trenton, thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. I’m glad everything arrived undamaged, but I’m sorry to hear about

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1111 Tower Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: SAB MOVING LLC
  • • USDOT 1199826; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 6573 MC — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 29870 NORTH HWY 41 UNIT 102, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
  • • ILCC 6573 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (224) 452-6863
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Schaumburg Tower Rd SAB franchise — distinct from Elmhurst Paul M Brown TMT (USDOT 2584979).

#6 · 8.80/10

Mid-West Moving & Storage

Google 4.6 (461)

Care 5.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want an Evanston / North Shore corridor local or regional move where the Mid-West Moving & Storage Maps book (4.6 from 461) and ILCC 75043 matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 75043 on MID-WEST MOVING & STORAGE INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.6 from 461 Google reviews. Praise: Incredible work by the Mid-West Moving crew! They did the work so fast, we finished the move by early afternoon(saving me some money!). Incredible work by the Mid-West Moving crew! They did the work so fast, we finished the move by early afternoon(saving me some mon

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1255 Tonne Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MID-WEST MOVING & STORAGE INC
  • • USDOT 294025 / MC-198621; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 75043 — ask to see it.
  • • SAFER physical: 1255 TONNE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
  • • ILCC 75043 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (847) 593-7201

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Use this ranking to choose a shortlist, then compare written estimates for your date, inventory, access, and service needs.

Give every company the same addresses, inventory, stairs, elevator, parking, and date. Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC / ILL.C.C.). Ask to see the ILCC and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Note: license numbers as MCIS-verified — ask to see the printed document. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.

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Also compared (not scored in the top 6)

Other Evanston / North Shore corridor household-goods names checked for Evanston.

Company Why it is not in the scored six
Good Move Movers, Inc. (GOOD MOVE MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3669073, ILCC 172921, Maps Good Move Movers, Inc. 4.8 from 360 at 110 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (overall 8.4, pin match True). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
M.K. Movers Inc. (MK MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2265788, ILCC 174972 MC, Maps M.K. Movers 4.8 from 222 at 1071 Kingsland Dr, Batavia, IL 60510 (overall 8.8, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Alliance Moving & Storage (HK&RP LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2882675, ILCC 214854 MC, Maps Alliance Moving & Storage 4.8 from 868 at 3201 Tollview Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (overall 8.4, pin match True). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Bernard Movers, Inc. (BERNARD MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1505481, ILCC 137377, Maps Bernard Movers 4.6 from 165 at 1160 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 (overall 8.0, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
The Professionals Moving Specialists (THE PROFESSIONALS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3383907, ILCC 136144 MC, Maps The Professionals Moving Specialists 5 from 6557 at 3918 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (overall 8.8, pin match True). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Midway Moving & Storage, Inc. (MIDWAY MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 730844, ILCC 78520, Maps Midway Moving & Storage 4.3 from 611 at 4100 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL 60624 (overall 7.0, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Fly Guy Moving / Fly Guy Transfer Inc (FLY GUY TRANSFER INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3507270, ILCC 225813, Maps Fly Guy Moving Minooka 5 from 556 at 60 US-52, Minooka, IL 60447 (overall 8.6, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Save Your Back Moving, LLC (SAVE YOUR BACK MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3199593, ILCC 233652, Maps Save Your Back Moving & Storage 4.6 from 227 at 1200 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 (overall 8.6, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Inc. (BOYER-ROSENE MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 153395, ILCC 24487 MC, Maps Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage 4.7 from 274 at 2638 S Clearbrook Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (overall 7.4, pin match True). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Murphy Family Movers (MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2965334, ILCC 218566, Maps Murphy Family Movers 4.8 from 203 at 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles, IL 60175 (overall 10.0, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
MiniMoves Inc. (MINIMOVES INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 526036, ILCC 107443, Maps MiniMoves Inc.- Local, State to State and International Moving Services 4.4 from 294 at 4413 Roosevelt Rd Ste 103, Hillside, IL 60162 (overall 8.0, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Move-tastic (MOVE-TASTIC INCORPORATED) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1906350, ILCC 158678, Maps Move-tastic! 5 from 3827 at 3100 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 (overall 9.0, pin match False). Metro / not Evanston-local pin. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for evanston.
Movers that did not meet our requirements These are listed as also-compared or left out. WELLKNOWN MOVING INC (USDOT 4224986): ACTIVE USDOT but SAFER physical New Jersey; OA Property (Except Household Goods) only — not Motor Carrier of Household Goods. Fail for IL HHG gate / wrong-state physical. Statuses change — re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.
Movers with unconfirmed licenses ACTIVE USDOT but ILCC not confirmed or entity unresolved. FAIRPLAY MOVING INCORPORATED (USDOT 4238435): ACTIVE USDOT FAIRPLAY MOVING INCORPORATED (4238435) but SAFER OA is Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) only — not Motor Carrier of Household Goods. Site prints ICC/ILCC #241666 (and inconsistently #214666 on Evanston page; FAQ also mixes ILCC #184599 / USDOT #2428328 which belong to H2H MOVERS INC). ICC temporary HHG application docket M2024-11166 / 241666MC published Jan 2025. Leave unknown until HHG OA + clean same-name ILCC/USDOT pairing. | MELENDEZ MOVING INC (USDOT 3120049): ACTIVE USDOT MELENDEZ MOVING INC; site prints IL license 220206 + US DOT #3120049 + MC #087428 and claims interstate. SAFER Operating Authority = NOT AUTHORIZED (no Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA). ILCC alone is not enough when interstate is claimed without HHG OA. | JOEY'S MOVERS OF EVANSTON LLC (USDOT 3653849): ACTIVE USDOT; SAFER NOT AUTHORIZED for interstate OA; no site-ILCC. Evanston-named but Skokie physical — | GOLAN'S MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 504435): ACTIVE USDOT + MC HHG OA Skokie HQ; ILCC not site-printed. | STI MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 1308599): Prior IL packages + FMCSA HHG Skokie; ILCC not printed.

Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC). Ask to see the printed number and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. Interstate jobs need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. Live hub path /movers/illinois/evanston/.

How we ranked these movers

Licenses are a pass/fail gate. Customer experience is the score: five bars for care, on time, quote matched, friendly, and easy to reach. The award follows this ranking and cannot be bought.

The award follows the Evanston IL ranking. Gate = printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) on the same legal name plus SAFER ACTIVE HHG (AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate). H2H Movers is our pick / award winner with overall 9.8 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach at the 4250 N Marine Dr Aparment #1136, Chicago pin (Maps 4.9 from 4,825; ILCC 184599; USDOT 2428328). North Side / lakefront Chicago pin disclosed (the Google Maps listing is in the city for Evanston). Ranks 2–6 follow Maps overall score among other movers that passed the gate with a pin in the city (New City Campbell Ave 9.2, TMT Elmhurst/Glendale Heights 9.2, Falcon AH Wilke Rd 9.0, TMT SAB Tower Rd Schaumburg 9.0, Mid-West Elk Grove 8.8). Both TMT franchises stay distinct (ILCC 9932 MC / USDOT 2584979 vs ILCC 6573 MC / USDOT 1199826). Maps bars are shown as published. Companies cannot buy it. Ask to see ILCC.

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Source notes

Licenses are a gate: Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) for intrastate for-hire HHG, plus SAFER ACTIVE with Household Goods / AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate. H2H Movers is our pick / award winner — 4250 N Marine Dr Aparment #1136 Chicago pin, the Google Maps listing is in the city, ILCC 184599, USDOT 2428328, SAFER ACTIVE HHG; overall 9.8 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach. North Side / lakefront Chicago pin disclosed. Ranks 2–6 use overall score among other movers with a pin in the city (New City 9.2, TMT Elmhurst 9.2, Falcon 9.0, TMT Schaumburg 9.0, Mid-West 8.8). Both TMT franchises stay distinct (PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC / ILCC 9932 MC / USDOT 2584979 vs SAB MOVING LLC / ILCC 6573 MC / USDOT 1199826). Google stars and review counts are copied from Maps panels. The 1–5 score cards are not the rank; rank is our pick for #1, then overall score among movers with a pin in the city. Companies cannot buy a rank.

Illinois regulator: Illinois Commerce Commission, Household Goods Movers authority (https://www.icc.illinois.gov/authority/household-goods-movers). Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. MCIS lookup: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/emdb/mcis/search. Smart Tips PDF: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/api/web-management/documents/downloads/public/SmartTips-HHG_Movers-R1.pdf. Ask to see the ILCC on the legal name.

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Best Movers in Evanston, IL FAQs

Who is the best mover in Evanston, IL?
H2H Movers (H2H MOVERS INC) is our pick: 4.9 from 4,825 Google reviews at 4250 N Marine Dr Aparment #1136, Chicago, IL 60613, overall 9.8/10, USDOT 2428328, ILCC 184599. North Side / lakefront Chicago pin disclosed (the Google Maps listing is in the city). Compare a written estimate with New City Moving (9.2 from 8,236) and Two Men and a Truck (9.2 from 766 at Glendale Heights). All six ranked movers are the Google Maps listing is in the city.
How does Moving Company HQ rank Evanston IL movers?
Gate = Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) + SAFER ACTIVE HHG. H2H Movers is our pick with overall 9.8 at the Marine Dr Chicago North Side pin. Ranks 2–6 follow overall score among movers with a pin in the city (New City 9.2, TMT Elmhurst/Glendale Heights 9.2, Falcon 9.0, TMT Schaumburg 9.0, Mid-West 8.8). Two Men and a Truck appears twice as distinct franchises (ILCC 9932 MC / USDOT 2584979 vs ILCC 6573 MC / USDOT 1199826). Stars and bars come from Google Maps panels — not company-site widgets. Companies cannot buy a rank.
Do I need an Illinois ICC Household Goods License to hire a local mover?
For Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work, ask to see a printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC / ILL.C.C.) and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.
Why are some ranked movers listed outside the city?
This Evanston guide ranks six movers with a pin in the city. Other guides may fill remaining slots from highest overalls from movers with pins outside the city so shoppers still see strong Chicagoland SAFER+ILCC passers; those cards disclose metro pin / not city-local. Prefer a mover with a pin in the city when locality matters.
What about Bernard, Midway, Ampol, or other names on the roster?
The Professionals Moving Specialists, Bernard Movers, Midway Moving & Storage, and other SAFER+ILCC passers sit below / outside the six for Evanston and are also-compared. Gate fails (brokers, property-except-HHG, wrong USDOT) and unknowns (no ILCC) are also-compared only. Ampol (Arlington Heights) prints an ILCC but had no matching ACTIVE USDOT for this guide — cannot pass without USDOT. Re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.