NEW START RELOCATION Complaints: 179 Federal Complaints Filed and What the Data Shows
A data-driven breakdown of every complaint filed against NEW START RELOCATION. FMCSA categories, year-over-year trends, and how to file your own complaint.
The Numbers
NEW START RELOCATION (USDOT 3545015) has accumulated 179 complaints through the FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) as of September 2026. BBB complaint data is not available for this company.
NEW START RELOCATION does not own trucks and operates as a broker, selling moves and dispatching carriers to perform them.
FMCSA Complaint Breakdown by Category
The NCCDB categorizes complaints into specific types. For NEW START RELOCATION, estimates/final charges leads with 40 complaints, followed by deceptive business practices at 35 and shipment documents at 25.
Hostage goods complaints, where a broker refuses to deliver until the consumer pays more, total 7. While not the highest category by volume, hostage situations represent the most severe consumer harm.
Year-Over-Year Complaint Trend
Complaints were steady from 2023 through 2025, averaging about 52 per year. The 2026 figure of 24 through September suggests a potential decline, though it could also reflect reduced business volume or a change in operations.
What to Do If You Have a NEW START RELOCATION Complaint
If you have experienced problems with NEW START RELOCATION, there are several steps you can take.
First, if you paid by credit card, file a chargeback with your credit card company immediately. You typically have 60 to 120 days from the charge date. Provide documentation of the original quote, the contract, and any communications showing the discrepancy.
Second, file a federal complaint with FMCSA through the National Consumer Complaint Database at nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov. This creates an official record that contributes to enforcement actions.
Third, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau at bbb.org.
Fourth, submit a report to Trunk at trunk.lorea.ai/report-mover. Consumer reports submitted to Trunk are reviewed, documented, and may be included in published research.
Fifth, if your goods are being held hostage, contact local law enforcement. While they may classify it as a civil matter, having a police report strengthens your case.
Data
NCCDB Complaints by Category (2023 to 2026)
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (partial) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates/Final Charges | 10 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 40 |
| Deceptive Business Practices | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 35 |
| Shipment Documents | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 25 |
| Loss and Damage | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Claim Settlement | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Pickup and Delivery | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| Hostage Goods | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Weighing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Operating Authority | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Insurance | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Total | 46 | 52 | 57 | 24 | 179 |
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NEW START RELOCATION Complaint Summary Across Platforms
| Platform | Complaints | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSA NCCDB | 179 | N/A | Federal complaint database. 2025 peak: 57 complaints |
| Better Business Bureau | Not available | N/A | No BBB listing found |
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Companies Mentioned
Sources: FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), Better Business Bureau, Trunk consumer reports.