About This Company

The Lawton family has already invested three generations into the family business. Since 1945, Lawton Moving & Storage has been one of Rhode Island's leading moving companies. It's hard to top a business that has been lending its expertise and services for close to a century. Especially when these services are as varied as theirs. The Lawton team executes both local and long-distance moves flawlessly. They are happy to take you from Maine to Florida or anywhere in New England. They are experts at tackling all kinds of big, small, residential, and commercial moves. This crew is also eager to assist senior citizens. These transitions require a special touch and patience. Thankfully, they have both in spades. Plus, a whole lot of kindness. Beyond moving, they've added other services to their comprehensive list. They've included packing, delivery, distribution, and storage. You can keep your stuff safe at their warehouse for as long as you need. For several years, Lawton Moving & Storage has been voted one of Providence's Top 10 Movers. Choose to have your relocation experience with a company that will never disappoint you. These movers will be along for the ride with you from start to finish.

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Company Profile

Years DOT-registered: 37 years•First Registered in Sep 1989

Company Information

Legal Name

william lawton & sons inc

DBA Name

lawton moving & storage

DOT Number

366666

Registration Date

1989-09-20

Entity Type

Filing Information

Last Government Update

2024-04-23

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods

Company Officer

lawton moving

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Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Total Inspections (last 24 months)

Clean Inspections (last 24 months)

Not enough recent inspections to grade. A pass rate is shown only with at least 5 inspections in the last 24 months.

Safety Analysis

Lawton Moving & Storage reports a fleet of 3 trucks and 3 drivers, logging 12,000 miles in 2024.

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Not enough recent inspections to grade

0 inspections in the last 24 months. A grade needs at least 5.

Last 24 months

Total Inspections

Passed Clean

Not Clean

Recent Inspections (latest on file)

2023-07-29

Out-of-service

2023-05-05

Clean

2023-05-03

Clean

2023-03-23

Clean

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