Licensed Movers in Surprise, AZ
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Surprise with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Surprise to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Surprise
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 43 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 Surprise and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 43 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 154,058 people a year move to Maricopa County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Surprise
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Prestige Moving LLC
15475 N 181St Ave, AZ 85388
- USDOT
- 4217528
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
Mr Buff Personal Mover LLC
15225 W Cameron Dr, AZ 85379
- USDOT
- 4314818
- MC number
- MC1682465
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Discount Moving and Transport
Legal name: Discount Moving and Transport LLC
12128 N 140Th Lane, AZ 85382
- USDOT
- 1984163
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Surprise
Nearest first, from El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Goodyear and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Fox & Brown Moving Company | El Mirage, AZ | 2392578 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Firehouse Moving Co LLC | Litchfield Park, AZ | 2893989 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Top Load Moving LLC | Litchfield Park, AZ | 4531993 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Lewis Wells | Litchfield Park, AZ | 3633287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | August 2010 | Peoria, AZ | 2116085 | 3 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Pole Position Carriers | Peoria, AZ | 3751534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Sun Cities Furniture Moving Services Inc | Peoria, AZ | 3389843 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Good Fellas Moving Co LLC | Peoria, AZ | 3999934 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Goodyear, AZ | 526127 | 10 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Copperstate Moving LLC | Goodyear, AZ | 2132766 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Meikle Moving LLC | Peoria, AZ | 1058087 | 3 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | A Plus Movers Inc | Peoria, AZ | 3196078 | 3 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Maxload Movers LLC | Peoria, AZ | 3470124 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Marx Movers LLC | Goodyear, AZ | 3399902 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men and A Boy Moving | Peoria, AZ | 1955357 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Arizonia Moving for Less | Peoria, AZ | 1151413 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 15 mi | Not Your Husband Moving Co | Glendale, AZ | 4077692 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Precision Moving | Glendale, AZ | 3631612 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Moving America USA of Phoenix Inc | Glendale, AZ | 2415717 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Moving Guy | Glendale, AZ | 3134084 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Dakota Movers LLC | Glendale, AZ | 2427970 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | AZ Girl Movers | Glendale, AZ | 4234955 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Copilot Moving Company LLC | Avondale, AZ | 2521644 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Method Moving and Storage LLC | Glendale, AZ | 4074630 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Max Throttle Movers LLC | Glendale, AZ | 4092428 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fast Pace Movers | Avondale, AZ | 4455224 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | M&S Trucking and Moving LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 4035484 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Glendale, AZ | 3472777 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | State 48 Moving LLC | Glendale, AZ | 3665349 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Reliable Moving Co LLC | Buckeye, AZ | 3648429 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Payne-Less Movers LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 1935860 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Moving Service | Glendale, AZ | 2453611 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | 2nd Mile Circle Moving LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 2485450 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A-Aaron Movers | Buckeye, AZ | 2058880 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | P O G Moving & Helpers | Glendale, AZ | 3431616 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi |  | 500 Relocation Network | Glendale, AZ | 1078585 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Cross Country Moving LLC | Glendale, AZ | 2022745 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Pros Choice Movers LLC | Glendale, AZ | 3297185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Abstract Movers LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 4368729 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | AZ Efficient Moving LLC | Glendale, AZ | 3560901 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Surprise
11 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 24 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 24 driver inspections (25.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
| P O G Moving & HelpersGlendale, AZ · USDOT 3431616 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
| 500 Relocation NetworkGlendale, AZ · USDOT 1078585 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Lewis WellsLitchfield Park, AZ · USDOT 3633287 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 4035484 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Cross Country Moving LLCGlendale, AZ · USDOT 2022745 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Surprise
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 Surprise: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Surprise: 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 Surprise: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Surprise, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 389 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,511 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,511 | $11,300 – $15,066 | $12,994 – $17,326 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 389 | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,706 | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,057 | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,211 | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,323 | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,334 | $10,503 – $14,004 | $12,078 – $16,105 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,439 | $10,976 – $14,634 | $12,622 – $16,829 |
Long-distance movers in Surprise
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Surprise holds it and 18 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Surprise.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr Buff Personal Mover LLC | 4314818 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | | Top Load Moving LLC | Litchfield Park, AZ | 4531993 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Lewis Wells | Litchfield Park, AZ | 3633287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | Pole Position Carriers | Peoria, AZ | 3751534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Copperstate Moving LLC | Goodyear, AZ | 2132766 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Arizonia Moving for Less | Peoria, AZ | 1151413 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 15 mi | Not Your Husband Moving Co | Glendale, AZ | 4077692 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Moving Guy | Glendale, AZ | 3134084 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Max Throttle Movers LLC | Glendale, AZ | 4092428 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fast Pace Movers | Avondale, AZ | 4455224 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | M&S Trucking and Moving LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 4035484 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Glendale, AZ | 3472777 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | State 48 Moving LLC | Glendale, AZ | 3665349 | 4 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 Maricopa County
Surprise sits in Maricopa County, AZ, home to about 4,361,511 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 154,058 (±5,697) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 25,795 (±1,957) from abroad and about 35,339 (±2,002) from elsewhere in Arizona. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 100,498 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Surprise | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZMaricopa moving costs | 17,904 ±2,214 | ≈ 59 mi to Maricopa | $515 – $845 |
| Pima County, AZTucson moving costs | 10,124 ±953 | ≈ 154 mi to Tucson | $693 – $924 |
| Coconino County, AZFlagstaff moving costs | 6,398 ±704 | ≈ 134 mi to Flagstaff | $603 – $804 |
| Yavapai County, AZVerde Village moving costs | 3,689 ±618 | ≈ 89 mi to Verde Village | $515 – $845 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 2,998 ±761 | ≈ 254 mi to Henderson | $1,143 – $1,524 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Pinal County, AZ (about 11,423), Los Angeles County, CA (about 8,614) and Pima County, AZ (about 6,565). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 16,087), Texas (about 12,184) and Washington (about 6,941); the largest flows in come from California (about 37,286), Washington (about 9,463) and Texas (about 9,241).
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 Surprise 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 Surprise: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Surprise, AZ?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Surprise itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Goodyear and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Surprise?
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 Surprise to Los Angeles, CA (about 389 miles) is $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Surprise?
By reported fleet, M&S Trucking and Moving LLC in Phoenix, AZ, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4035484). 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 Surprise, AZ?
1 carrier registered in Surprise holds interstate operating authority, and 18 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 Surprise 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. 19 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Surprise passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 24 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Maricopa County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 154,058 (±5,697) a year from other states, about 25,795 (±1,957) from abroad and about 35,339 (±2,002) from elsewhere in Arizona. The largest single flow out goes to Pinal County (about 17,904 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.