Licensed Movers in Cottonwood, AZ
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Cottonwood with the FMCSA, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Cottonwood to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cottonwood
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 15 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Cottonwood and 12 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 15 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 9,715 people a year move to Yavapai County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cottonwood
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Household Movers
Legal name: North Desert Moving LLC
343 E Cherry St Unit 5, AZ 86326
- USDOT
- 3109793
- MC number
- MC90716 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Go Orange Moving Inc
400 East Cherrry Street Suite D, AZ 86326
- USDOT
- 2554166
- MC number
- MC975393
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 3
A 1 Supreme Moving
314 N Palo Verde St, AZ 86326
- USDOT
- 1797133
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of Cottonwood
Nearest first, from Sedona, Dewey, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Baja Movers LLC | Sedona, AZ | 3883246 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Magic Movers Us LLC | Sedona, AZ | 4333073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Marty's Motorsports | Dewey, AZ | 1761969 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | McWhites North American | Prescott Valley, AZ | 533395 | 11 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Frank & Jesse James Moving | Prescott Valley, AZ | 1900966 | 4 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | American Veteran Movers | Prescott Valley, AZ | 3094132 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Barr Moving and Cleaning Services LLC | Prescott Valley, AZ | 2638337 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Moving AZ LLC | Prescott Valley, AZ | 3847622 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Overall Moving AZ | Chino Valley, AZ | 4322387 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Warehouse Pallet Distributor | Chino Valley, AZ | 4485804 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Movingon LLC | Prescott, AZ | 3244801 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | C&D Moving | Prescott, AZ | 2111694 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cottonwood
2 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 5 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 3 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 5 driver inspections (60.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Movers LLCSedona, AZ · USDOT 3883246 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 4 |
| Overall Moving AZChino Valley, AZ · USDOT 4322387 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cottonwood
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Cottonwood: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cottonwood: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$55 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $845.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $405 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $625 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $845 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,275 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,715 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Arizona: hand movers there earn a median $21.29 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$55 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Cottonwood: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cottonwood, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 420 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,447 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,447 | $11,012 – $14,682 | $12,663 – $16,884 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 420 | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,636 | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,029 | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,200 | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,264 | $10,188 – $13,584 | $11,716 – $15,622 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,316 | $10,422 – $13,896 | $11,985 – $15,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,378 | $10,701 – $14,268 | $12,306 – $16,408 |
Long-distance movers in Cottonwood
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Cottonwood holds it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cottonwood.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Orange Moving Inc | 2554166 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Baja Movers LLC | Sedona, AZ | 3883246 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Magic Movers Us LLC | Sedona, AZ | 4333073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | | Overall Moving AZ | Chino Valley, AZ | 4322387 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Movingon LLC | Prescott, AZ | 3244801 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in Arizona is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Yavapai County
Cottonwood sits in Yavapai County, AZ, home to about 230,788 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 9,715 (±1,422) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 598 (±207) from abroad and about 7,476 (±991) from elsewhere in Arizona. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,742 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cottonwood | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 2,828 ±540 | ≈ 119 mi to Chandler | $536 – $714 |
| Coconino County, AZFlagstaff moving costs | 918 ±301 | ≈ 42 mi to Flagstaff | $515 – $845 |
| Pima County, AZTucson moving costs | 646 ±407 | ≈ 215 mi to Tucson | $968 – $1,290 |
| Pinal County, AZMaricopa moving costs | 480 ±281 | ≈ 138 mi to Maricopa | $621 – $828 |
| Yuma County, AZFortuna Foothills moving costs | 452 ±276 | ≈ 233 mi to Fortuna Foothills | $1,049 – $1,398 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Maricopa County, AZ (about 3,689), Pinal County, AZ (about 1,000) and Pima County, AZ (about 794). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 1,165), Texas (about 786) and Oregon (about 507); the largest flows in come from California (about 3,280), Washington (about 737) and Colorado (about 682).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Cottonwood mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in Arizona
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Cottonwood: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cottonwood, AZ?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Cottonwood itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sedona, Dewey, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cottonwood?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$55 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $845 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,560. A long-distance move from Cottonwood to Los Angeles, CA (about 420 miles) is $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cottonwood?
By reported fleet, McWhites North American in Prescott Valley, AZ, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 533395). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Cottonwood, AZ?
1 carrier registered in Cottonwood holds interstate operating authority, and 4 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Cottonwood movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Arizona is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Arizona requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cottonwood passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 5 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 3 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Yavapai County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 9,715 (±1,422) a year from other states, about 598 (±207) from abroad and about 7,476 (±991) from elsewhere in Arizona. The largest single flow out goes to Maricopa County (about 2,828 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.