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CA Household Movers Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Question 1
A moving company operates exclusively within California,
transporting household goods from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Which agency has primary regulatory authority over its
intrastate operations?
A) California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
B) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
C) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
D) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Answer: C
Rationale: As of July 1, 2018, regulatory authority for
household movers in California was transferred from the CPUC to
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the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) within the
Department of Consumer Affairs. All intrastate household movers
must now be licensed by BHGS.
Question 2
Which California agency regulated household movers prior to
July 1, 2018?
A) Department of Consumer Affairs
B) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
C) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
D) Department of Industrial Relations
Answer: C
Rationale: Before July 1, 2018, the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) had regulatory authority over household
goods carriers. This authority was transferred to the BHGS as
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part of the Household Movers Act. The CPUC still regulates other
utilities and passenger carriers.
Question 3
What is the primary license/permit number format issued by the
CPUC/BHGS to legal household goods carriers?
A) USDOT Number
B) "T Number" (Household Goods Carrier Permit)
C) MC Number
D) Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Answer: B
Rationale: The CPUC/BHGS issues a Household Goods Carrier
Permit, designated by a "T" number (e.g., Cal. T-123456). This
number must be displayed on advertising, trucks, and estimates.
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Question 4
How often must a household mover renew their permit with
BHGS?
A) Every 3 years
B) Every 5 years
C) Annually
D) Every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Household Goods Carrier permits must be renewed
each year to remain in compliance with CPUC and BHGS
regulations.
Question 5
CA Household Movers Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Question 1
A moving company operates exclusively within California,
transporting household goods from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Which agency has primary regulatory authority over its
intrastate operations?
A) California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
B) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
C) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
D) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Answer: C
Rationale: As of July 1, 2018, regulatory authority for
household movers in California was transferred from the CPUC to
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the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) within the
Department of Consumer Affairs. All intrastate household movers
must now be licensed by BHGS.
Question 2
Which California agency regulated household movers prior to
July 1, 2018?
A) Department of Consumer Affairs
B) Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
C) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
D) Department of Industrial Relations
Answer: C
Rationale: Before July 1, 2018, the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) had regulatory authority over household
goods carriers. This authority was transferred to the BHGS as
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part of the Household Movers Act. The CPUC still regulates other
utilities and passenger carriers.
Question 3
What is the primary license/permit number format issued by the
CPUC/BHGS to legal household goods carriers?
A) USDOT Number
B) "T Number" (Household Goods Carrier Permit)
C) MC Number
D) Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Answer: B
Rationale: The CPUC/BHGS issues a Household Goods Carrier
Permit, designated by a "T" number (e.g., Cal. T-123456). This
number must be displayed on advertising, trucks, and estimates.
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Question 4
How often must a household mover renew their permit with
BHGS?
A) Every 3 years
B) Every 5 years
C) Annually
D) Every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Household Goods Carrier permits must be renewed
each year to remain in compliance with CPUC and BHGS
regulations.
Question 5
