Licensed Movers in Albany, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Albany 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 Albany to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Albany
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Albany and 40 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 42 can move you out of state. 17 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 Albany
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
5 Star Moving
Legal name: 5 Star Moving Labor Now LLC
980 Ventura Ave, CA 94706
- USDOT
- 4020333
- MC number
- MC1623585
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
L&S Moving LLC
511 Carmel Ave, CA 94706
- USDOT
- 4333890
- MC number
- MC1692441
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Albany
Nearest first, from Richmond, Berkeley, Elcerrito, El Cerrito and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Orbit Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, CA | 369367 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | All Together Moving | Berkeley, CA | 2694633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | SFC Moving Co | Richmond, CA | 3608026 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Tibet Movers LLC | Elcerrito, CA | 4169464 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Boutique Moving Services LLC | El Cerrito, CA | 3364883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Coleman Relocations LLC | Berkeley, CA | 3327953 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | JH Moving | Richmond, CA | 4242552 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | NCS Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ship Shape Moving | Berkeley, CA | 3549568 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Paradise Moving Service LLC | Oakland, CA | 4326172 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Aliye Moving and Delivery LLC | Emeryville, CA | 4411289 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Paradise Moving & Storage LLC | Oakland, CA | 3422524 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Route 66 Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3070307 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Mr Palm Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3620093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gentlemen Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4544784 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Heavy Moving and Storage | Richmond, CA | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Yak & Yeti Movers | Oakland, CA | 4241609 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Redtop Moving Services | Oakland, CA | 3202991 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Sweet Lemon Moving Services | Alameda, CA | 3277021 | 8 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Happy Family Moving Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4141548 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Timely Transfer LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4382150 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | 5 Smart Movers Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3887329 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Forward | San Francisco, CA | 4372199 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Superman Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4120363 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Run Run Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3067720 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Bay Area Moving & Storage | Rodeo, CA | 2766678 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A&W Moving | Oakland, CA | 3145018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mayan Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3613619 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A10 Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3717456 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Scorpion Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3501470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving & Labor Cesar | Oakland, CA | 3395681 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rise Up Moving Bay Area LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4534704 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Waters Moving & Storage Inc | Martinez, CA | 1125579 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | West Coast Moving Systems Inc | Oakland, CA | 3071646 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Quantum Moving | Martinez, CA | 3163557 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Seven Bridges Moving | Martinez, CA | 4511838 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Albany
17 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 76 vehicle inspections (6.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 97 driver inspections (9.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Moving & Storage IncMartinez, CA · USDOT 1125579 | 24 | 1 of 22 | 1 of 24 |
| Ocd Moving ServicesSan Pablo, CA · USDOT 2597230 | 15 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 15 |
| West Coast Moving Systems IncOakland, CA · USDOT 3071646 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 13 |
| Route 66 MovingSan Francisco, CA · USDOT 3070307 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Quantum MovingMartinez, CA · USDOT 3163557 | 8 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 8 |
| NCS Moving ServicesEmeryville, CA · USDOT 1836217 | 5 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Albany
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 Albany: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Albany: 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 Albany: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Albany, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 408 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,015 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,982 | $13,419 – $17,892 | $15,432 – $20,576 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 408 | $1,836 – $2,448 | $2,111 – $2,815 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,154 | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,721 | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,911 | $8,600 – $11,466 | $9,889 – $13,186 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,831 | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,015 | $13,568 – $18,090 | $15,603 – $20,803 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,926 | $13,167 – $17,556 | $15,142 – $20,189 |
Long-distance movers in Albany
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Albany holds it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Albany.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Star Moving | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Heavy Moving and Storage | Richmond, CA | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Waters Moving & Storage Inc | Martinez, CA | 1125579 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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
Albany 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 Albany | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 16,478 ±1,386 | ≈ 21 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 8,231 ±986 | ≈ 52 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| San Joaquin County, CAStockton moving costs | 5,902 ±1,075 | ≈ 65 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 | ≈ 372 mi to Lancaster | $1,674 – $2,232 |
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 Albany 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 Albany: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Albany, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Albany itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Richmond, Berkeley, Elcerrito, El Cerrito and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Albany?
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 Albany to Los Angeles, CA (about 408 miles) is $1,836 – $2,448 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Albany?
By reported fleet, Waters Moving & Storage Inc in Martinez, CA, with 35 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1125579). 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 Albany, CA?
1 carrier registered in Albany holds interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Albany 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. 7 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Albany passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 97 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 76 vehicle inspections (6.6%), 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.