How to use the moving contract cancellation fee calculator
There is no national table of moving cancellation penalties in the United States. What you owe, or get back, is set by the written estimate and order for service you signed. This tool takes the cancellation terms from that paperwork and applies them to the amount of notice you actually gave.
How it works - Enter the deposit you paid, the scheduled pickup date and the date you notify the carrier. The calculator measures the days of notice, picks the matching tier, and splits the deposit into the fee the carrier keeps and the amount returned. The default percentages are examples only.
Legal basis - Interstate household moves are regulated under 49 U.S.C. §13902 and the FMCSA consumer rules at 49 C.F.R. Part 375, with loss and damage claims under 49 C.F.R. Part 370; intrastate moves are regulated by each state. Deceptive terms fall under FTC Act §5 and state UDAP statutes. Information is current as of September 2026 and state rules differ.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. FMCSA rules in 49 C.F.R. Part 375 govern estimates, paperwork, pickup and delivery and the claims process for interstate moves, but they do not set a national schedule of cancellation penalties. Those terms come from your estimate or contract.
It depends on what the written estimate or order for service says. Many carriers refund in full with enough notice. If the paperwork is silent or the carrier refuses to honor it, that may be an issue for FMCSA or your state consumer protection office.
Keep the written estimate, all messages and receipts for the replacement move. Interstate carriers must be registered with FMCSA, and complaints can be filed there; intrastate moves are handled by your state regulator.