Licensed Movers in California City, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in California City 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 California City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in California City
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 1 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 California City and 0 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 1 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 9,454 people a year move to Kern County from other states (Census).
Movers based in California City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J & H Moving and Transportation LLC
8661 Great Circle Dr, CA 93505
- USDOT
- 4350767
- MC number
- MC1701120
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Roadside inspections: movers near California City
1 of the 1 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 4 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & H Moving and Transportation LLCCalifornia City, CA · USDOT 4350767 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in California City
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 California City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in California City: 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 California City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From California City, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 91 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,794 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,794 | $12,573 – $16,764 | $14,459 – $19,279 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 91 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,971 | $8,870 – $11,826 | $10,200 – $13,600 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,418 | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,586 | $7,137 – $9,516 | $8,208 – $10,943 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,622 | $11,799 – $15,732 | $13,569 – $18,092 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,705 | $12,173 – $16,230 | $13,998 – $18,664 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,729 | $12,281 – $16,374 | $14,123 – $18,830 |
Long-distance movers in California City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in California City holds it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of California City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & H Moving and Transportation LLC | 4350767 | 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 Kern County
California City sits in Kern County, CA, home to about 880,174 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 9,454 (±1,445) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,645 (±747) from abroad and about 27,977 (±2,118) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,569 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From California City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 5,058 ±873 | ≈ 42 mi to Lancaster | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 2,445 ±637 | ≈ 88 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Kings County, CAHanford moving costs | 1,925 ±329 | ≈ 151 mi to Hanford | $680 – $906 |
| Lassen County, CA | 1,795 ±216 | — | — |
| Fresno County, CAFresno moving costs | 1,334 ±281 | ≈ 179 mi to Fresno | $806 – $1,074 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 10,503), Riverside County, CA (about 2,498) and Fresno County, CA (about 1,894). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,703), Arizona (about 1,377) and Oregon (about 904); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 1,169), Texas (about 1,024) and Washington (about 884).
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 California City 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 California City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in California City, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in California City itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 1 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in California City?
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 California City to Dallas, TX (about 1,418 miles) is $6,381 – $8,508 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near California City?
By reported fleet, J & H Moving and Transportation LLC in California City, CA, with 1 truck on its filing (USDOT 4350767). 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 California City, CA?
1 carrier registered in California City holds 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 California City 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. 1 of the 1 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near California City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 1 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 2 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.