Licensed Movers in Barstow, CA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Barstow with the FMCSA, and 3 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 Barstow to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Barstow
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Barstow and 3 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 6 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 23,789 people a year move to San Bernardino County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Barstow
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Miller Transfer and Storage
Legal name: CG Miller Inc
2520 E Main St, CA 92311
- USDOT
- 9387
- MC number
- MC135403
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Fidelity Moving Co Inc
2230 East Main St, CA 92311
- USDOT
- 2644768
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 3
Barstow Transfer & Storage Co Inc
24802 Main St, CA 92311
- USDOT
- 29279
- MC number
- MC135353
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Barstow
Nearest first, from Apple Valley, Victorville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Apple Valley Transfer & Storage Inc | Apple Valley, CA | 1479195 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hi Desert Transfer and Storage Inc | Apple Valley, CA | 2182935 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Expert Moving Services | Victorville, CA | 1842249 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Barstow
1 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 19 vehicle inspections (5.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 19 driver inspections (5.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Moving Co IncBarstow, CA · USDOT 2644768 | 19 | 1 of 19 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Barstow
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 Barstow: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Barstow: 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 Barstow: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Barstow, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 103 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,752 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,752 | $12,384 – $16,512 | $14,242 – $18,989 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 103 | $464 – $618 | $533 – $711 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,931 | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,363 | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,529 | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,578 | $11,601 – $15,468 | $13,341 – $17,788 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,649 | $11,921 – $15,894 | $13,709 – $18,278 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,686 | $12,087 – $16,116 | $13,900 – $18,533 |
Long-distance movers in Barstow
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Barstow holds it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Barstow.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Transfer and Storage | 9387 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Apple Valley Transfer & Storage Inc | Apple Valley, CA | 1479195 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hi Desert Transfer and Storage Inc | Apple Valley, CA | 2182935 | 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 San Bernardino County
Barstow sits in San Bernardino County, CA, home to about 2,136,452 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 23,789 (±1,704) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 9,595 (±1,510) from abroad and about 82,557 (±4,400) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 35,658 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Barstow | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 19,021 ±1,928 | ≈ 77 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 15,590 ±1,301 | ≈ 76 mi to Lancaster | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 5,342 ±857 | ≈ 180 mi to Chula Vista | $810 – $1,080 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 4,437 ±662 | ≈ 94 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 2,648 ±750 | ≈ 161 mi to Henderson | $725 – $966 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 34,920), Riverside County, CA (about 18,899) and Orange County, CA (about 7,799). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 5,428), Nevada (about 3,038) and Texas (about 2,777); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 2,112), Texas (about 1,994) and Virginia (about 1,346).
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 Barstow 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 Barstow: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Barstow, CA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Barstow itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Apple Valley, Victorville and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Barstow?
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 Barstow to Los Angeles, CA (about 103 miles) is $464 – $618 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Barstow?
By reported fleet, Miller Transfer and Storage in Barstow, CA, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 9387). 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 Barstow, CA?
1 carrier registered in Barstow holds interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Barstow 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 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Barstow passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 19 vehicle inspections (5.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Bernardino County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 23,789 (±1,704) a year from other states, about 9,595 (±1,510) from abroad and about 82,557 (±4,400) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Riverside County (about 19,021 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.