Licensed Movers in Bakersfield, CA
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Bakersfield with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Bakersfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bakersfield
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 8 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Bakersfield and 0 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 8 can move you out of state. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 9,454 people a year move to Kern County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bakersfield
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and Storage
Legal name: Excel Relocation Systems Inc
3101 Gilmore Ave Suite 400, CA 93308
- USDOT
- 2911596
- MC number
- MC749644
- Fleet
- 18 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Hansen's Moving & Storage Inc
3501 N Sillect Ave, CA 93308
- USDOT
- 2728836
- MC number
- MC88698
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 3
2015-B2619
Legal name: Bakersfield F&F Movers
9513 Mcclintock Rd, CA 93313
- USDOT
- 3084871
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
1st Class Moving LLC
11715 Hageman Rd, CA 93312
- USDOT
- 4294145
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 5
Centeno Moving & Storage LLC
306 Thunder Gulch Dr, CA 93307
- USDOT
- 4317196
- MC number
- MC1683772
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 6
Ud Movers LLC
2020 Eye St #497, CA 93301
- USDOT
- 4324671
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 7
Fit Movers LLC
2020 Eye St Pmb#116, CA 93301
- USDOT
- 3455958
- MC number
- MC1126533 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 8
Best Moving Company In-Town LLC
3728 Tony St, CA 93306
- USDOT
- 3987350
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Roadside inspections: movers near Bakersfield
4 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 40 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 29 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 35 driver inspections (8.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and StorageBakersfield, CA · USDOT 2911596 | 26 | 0 of 19 | 2 of 21 |
| Hansen's Moving & Storage IncBakersfield, CA · USDOT 2728836 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
| Ud Movers LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 4324671 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Fit Movers LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3455958 | 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 Bakersfield
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: $527 – $702 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Bakersfield cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Bakersfield
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Bakersfield hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Bakersfield cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and Storage | 2911596 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 | | Hansen's Moving & Storage Inc | 2728836 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Centeno Moving & Storage LLC | 4317196 | 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 Kern County
Bakersfield is in Kern County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,569 people a year leaving Kern County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,703), Arizona (about 1,377) and Oregon (about 904), while about 9,454 (±1,445) 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bakersfield, CA?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Bakersfield itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bakersfield?
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 Bakersfield to Los Angeles, CA (about 117 miles) is $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bakersfield?
By reported fleet, Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and Storage in Bakersfield, CA, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2911596). 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 Bakersfield, CA?
3 carriers registered in Bakersfield hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Bakersfield 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. 3 of the 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bakersfield passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 40 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 29 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 Kern County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 9,454 (±1,445) a year from other states, about 3,645 (±747) from abroad and about 27,977 (±2,118) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Los Angeles County (about 5,058 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.