Licensed Movers in Alameda, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Alameda 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 Alameda to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Alameda
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Alameda and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 41 can move you out of state. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 22,753 people a year move to Alameda County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Alameda
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Sweet Lemon Moving Services
Legal name: Bay Investment Group Inc
1100 Pacific Marina, #510, CA 94501
- USDOT
- 3277021
- MC number
- MC989316 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Alameda
Nearest first, from Oakland, San Leandro, San Francisco, Emeryville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | West Coast Moving Systems Inc | Oakland, CA | 3071646 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A&W Moving | Oakland, CA | 3145018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Thrifty Movers Inc | Oakland, CA | 2941036 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Moving & Labor Cesar | Oakland, CA | 3395681 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Northstar Moving Company | San Leandro, CA | 2970828 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Universal Movers LLC | San Leandro, CA | 2534165 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | My Move & Cross Country Movers | San Leandro, CA | 2626333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Lightning Van Lines Inc | San Leandro, CA | 1176334 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Virtuous Moving Services LLC | San Leandro, CA | 3778928 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Zhou Ji Moving LLC | San Leandro, CA | 4154253 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Certified Moving & Transport | San Leandro, CA | 3377276 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Angel Moving & Storage LLC | San Leandro, CA | 3735080 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Redtop Moving Services | Oakland, CA | 3202991 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Yak & Yeti Movers | Oakland, CA | 4241609 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Paradise Moving & Storage LLC | Oakland, CA | 3422524 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pedro's Moving Services Inc | Oakland, CA | 2619901 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | San Francisco, CA | 289919 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Celtic Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 2849871 | 10 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3979323 | 8 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | NCS Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Shannon Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 4005225 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Corrib Moving & Storage Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3266994 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Pat Ryan Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2603444 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tri-Star Office Moving Inc | San Francisco, CA | 4326355 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Winter Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2032816 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Irish Express Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3094806 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Paradise Moving Service LLC | Oakland, CA | 4326172 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Iron Man Moving | San Francisco, CA | 2976453 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Caremore Moving and Storage LLC | San Francisco, CA | 2708774 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | MF Moving & Delivery Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3672836 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tonys Moving Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3769684 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Honest & Fast Movers | San Francisco, CA | 2204138 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Kong Moving and Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3701191 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Superman Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4120363 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Olympia Moving & Storage LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4361698 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Warriors Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4466189 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Aliye Moving and Delivery LLC | Emeryville, CA | 4411289 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Perezs Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4216733 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | In & Out Movers and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2708760 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Alameda
25 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 115 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 87 vehicle inspections (19.5%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 113 driver inspections (11.5%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Moving Systems IncOakland, CA · USDOT 3071646 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 13 |
| Universal Movers LLCSan Leandro, CA · USDOT 2534165 | 12 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 12 |
| Thrifty Movers IncOakland, CA · USDOT 2941036 | 11 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 11 |
| Northstar Moving CompanySan Leandro, CA · USDOT 2970828 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| MF Moving & Delivery Services LLCSan Francisco, CA · USDOT 3672836 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| My Move & Cross Country MoversSan Leandro, CA · USDOT 2626333 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Alameda
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 Alameda: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Alameda: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to California: hand movers there earn a median $21.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Alameda: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Alameda, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 396 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,010 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,983 | $13,424 – $17,898 | $15,437 – $20,583 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 396 | $1,782 – $2,376 | $2,049 – $2,732 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,154 | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,716 | $7,722 – $10,296 | $8,880 – $11,840 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,905 | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,830 | $12,735 – $16,980 | $14,645 – $19,527 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,010 | $13,545 – $18,060 | $15,577 – $20,769 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,926 | $13,167 – $17,556 | $15,142 – $20,189 |
Long-distance movers in Alameda
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Alameda hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Alameda.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Thrifty Movers Inc | Oakland, CA | 2941036 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Northstar Moving Company | San Leandro, CA | 2970828 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Universal Movers LLC | San Leandro, CA | 2534165 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | My Move & Cross Country Movers | San Leandro, CA | 2626333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | San Francisco, CA | 289919 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | | Shannon Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 4005225 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Corrib Moving & Storage Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3266994 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Winter Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2032816 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | MF Moving & Delivery Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3672836 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | In & Out Movers and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2708760 | 1 truck | 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 California is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Alameda County
Alameda sits in Alameda County, CA, home to about 1,645,490 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 22,753 (±1,601) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 20,564 (±1,768) from abroad and about 61,410 (±2,194) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 31,574 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Alameda | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 16,478 ±1,386 | ≈ 25 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 8,231 ±986 | ≈ 40 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| San Joaquin County, CAStockton moving costs | 5,902 ±1,075 | ≈ 63 mi to Stockton | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco County, CASan Francisco moving costs | 5,296 ±738 | ≈ 10 mi to San Francisco | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 4,404 ±555 | ≈ 362 mi to Lancaster | $1,629 – $2,172 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 11,575), San Francisco County, CA (about 10,553) and Contra Costa County, CA (about 7,776). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 3,237), Oregon (about 2,898) and Washington (about 2,770); the largest flows in come from New York (about 2,003), Illinois (about 1,940) and Washington (about 1,789).
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 Alameda 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 California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Alameda: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Alameda, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Alameda itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Oakland, San Leandro, San Francisco, Emeryville and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Alameda?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Alameda to Los Angeles, CA (about 396 miles) is $1,782 – $2,376 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Alameda?
By reported fleet, Delancey Street Moving & Transportation in San Francisco, CA, with 13 trucks on its filing (USDOT 289919). 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 Alameda, CA?
0 carriers registered in Alameda hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Alameda movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 11 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Alameda passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 25 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 115 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 87 vehicle inspections (19.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Alameda County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 22,753 (±1,601) a year from other states, about 20,564 (±1,768) from abroad and about 61,410 (±2,194) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Contra Costa County (about 16,478 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.