Licensed Movers inVail, AZ
No household-goods carrier is registered in Vail itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Tucson, Green Valley and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Vail to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Vail
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Vail
These are the carriers that serve a Vail move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Santiago Movers Llc | Tucson, AZ | 1771806 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Sundance Moving | Tucson, AZ | 1771870 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Swanson'S Moving & Delivery Llc | Tucson, AZ | 2006371 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Excel Movers Inc | Tucson, AZ | 1695345 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Ox Moving Services | Tucson, AZ | 1995791 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Az Movers Plc | Tucson, AZ | 4207918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Heros Moving Llc | Tucson, AZ | 4472324 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Astro Movers | Tucson, AZ | 2797783 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Aaa Soto'S Moving & Storage Llc | Tucson, AZ | 2591333 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Tucson Llc | Tucson, AZ | 1050329 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Moving Buddies | Tucson, AZ | 2326755 | 4 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A Calvary Moving | Tucson, AZ | 4074445 | 3 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Miracle Movers Llc | Tucson, AZ | 2844366 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A Able Movers Llc | Tucson, AZ | 1926958 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Copper State Movers | Tucson, AZ | 4242800 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Moving Buddies | Tucson, AZ | 3531262 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | All Amazing Movers Llc | Tucson, AZ | 3777649 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Lopez Moving Services Llc | Tucson, AZ | 4263787 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Ralph'S Moving & Storage | Tucson, AZ | 54231 | 9 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Delivery Doctors Movers Llc | Tucson, AZ | 1039919 | 7 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Abrigo Moving Systems | Green Valley, AZ | 618318 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Old School Moving | Tucson, AZ | 2411494 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage Llc | Tucson, AZ | 2293951 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Aaa Old Pueblo Moving And Warehouse | Tucson, AZ | 2285374 | 4 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Desert Sun Moving Service | Tucson, AZ | 1530744 | 11 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Citizens Transfer & Storage Company Inc | Tucson, AZ | 118397 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Elite Professional Movers And Crating Llc | Tucson, AZ | 4012008 | 3 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Moving Services Inc | Tucson, AZ | 516094 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Tucson Moving And Storage Inc | Tucson, AZ | 2176023 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Wildcat Transfer | Tucson, AZ | 1728847 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Curtis Byrd | Tucson, AZ | 1694186 | 2 trucks | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Jack A Nicolosi Sr | Tucson, AZ | 667348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 22 mi | Perkins Moving And Storage Inc | Tucson, AZ | 1857758 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Allow Us Moving Systems | Tucson, AZ | 1788372 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Arizona Moving Service | Tucson, AZ | 1935828 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Olveras Moving Service | Tucson, AZ | 1498119 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Abba & Sons Moving Llc | Tucson, AZ | 1921793 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | E-Z Move | Tucson, AZ | 1966983 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Stevens Moving & Storage | Tucson, AZ | 2025189 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Pearson Moving Service | Tucson, AZ | 1770211 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated |
What movers cost in Vail
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Vail: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Vail: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,461 | $11,075 – $14,766 | $12,736 – $16,981 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 535 | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,677 | $7,547 – $10,062 | $8,678 – $11,571 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 947 | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,074 | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,263 | $10,184 – $13,578 | $11,711 – $15,615 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,201 | $9,905 – $13,206 | $11,390 – $15,187 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,385 | $10,733 – $14,310 | $12,342 – $16,457 |
Moving out of state from Vail?
14 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Vail priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in VailBefore you book a Vail mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Vail address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Vail: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Vail, AZ?
None is registered in Vail itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tucson, Green Valley and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Vail?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Vail to New York City, NY (about 2,461 miles) is $11,075 – $14,766 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Vail?
By reported fleet, Desert Sun Moving Service in Tucson, AZ, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1530744). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Vail 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. 14 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Vail, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Vail" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.