Licensed Movers in Atwater, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Atwater with the FMCSA, and 15 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 Atwater to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Atwater
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 17 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 Atwater and 15 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 17 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 2,108 people a year move to Merced County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Atwater
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Alphia's Movers
Legal name: Alphia's Movers LLC
10284 Longview Rd, CA 95301
- USDOT
- 4500636
- MC number
- MC1780426
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Renaissance Van Lines
Legal name: Renaissance Van Lines Inc
245 Broadway Ave, CA 95301
- USDOT
- 4107989
- MC number
- MC1568440
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Atwater
Nearest first, from Merced, Turlock, Hughson, Santa Nella and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Merced Moving Helpers Inc | Merced, CA | 3612234 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Ability Movers LLC | Merced, CA | 4285874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All in A Day Moving Services | Merced, CA | 3861667 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Central Valley Movers | Merced, CA | 4226234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Golden State Moving Pros LLC | Turlock, CA | 4545596 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Sals Moving Services LLC | Turlock, CA | 3665661 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | First Class Moving Company LLC | Turlock, CA | 2537863 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Anchor Relocation Service Inc | Hughson, CA | 3629780 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | The 1 Moving Solutions LLC | Santa Nella, CA | 3125179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Tiny Giant Movers LLC | Modesto, CA | 3448707 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Modesto Transfer and Storage Inc | Modesto, CA | 2125459 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Big Island Movers | Modesto, CA | 4168585 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Grace Moving Company LLC | Modesto, CA | 2806730 | 10 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Brewer Moving LLC | Modesto, CA | 3329727 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | One Step Relocation LLC | Modesto, CA | 4436704 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Atwater
8 of the 17 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 21 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 16 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 21 driver inspections (14.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Moving Helpers IncMerced, CA · USDOT 3612234 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Grace Moving Company LLCModesto, CA · USDOT 2806730 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Brewer Moving LLCModesto, CA · USDOT 3329727 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Renaissance Van LinesAtwater, CA · USDOT 4107989 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| The 1 Moving Solutions LLCSanta Nella, CA · USDOT 3125179 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| One Step Relocation LLCModesto, CA · USDOT 4436704 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Atwater
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$56 per mover per hour in California in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $859 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,587. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,382 – $1,842 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Atwater cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Atwater
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Atwater hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Atwater cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Alphia's Movers | 4500636 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Renaissance Van Lines | 4107989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Ability Movers LLC | Merced, CA | 4285874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Golden State Moving Pros LLC | Turlock, CA | 4545596 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | The 1 Moving Solutions LLC | Santa Nella, CA | 3125179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Brewer Moving LLC | Modesto, CA | 3329727 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | One Step Relocation LLC | Modesto, CA | 4436704 | 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 out of Merced County
Atwater is in Merced County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,176 people a year leaving Merced County for another state, most often for Texas (about 461), Iowa (about 351) and Oregon (about 321), while about 2,108 (±672) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Atwater 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 Atwater: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Atwater, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Atwater itself on the FMCSA register, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Merced, Turlock, Hughson, Santa Nella and nearby). All 17 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Atwater?
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 Atwater to Los Angeles, CA (about 307 miles) is $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Atwater?
By reported fleet, Grace Moving Company LLC in Modesto, CA, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2806730). 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 Atwater, CA?
2 carriers registered in Atwater hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Atwater 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 17 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Atwater passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 17 movers listed here were inspected, 21 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 16 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 Merced County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,108 (±672) a year from other states, about 1,381 (±495) from abroad and about 11,756 (±1,709) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Stanislaus County (about 1,807 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.