Licensed Movers inCarlsbad, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Carlsbad
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Carlsbad
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
A&R Moving & Transportation Inc
6351 Yarrow Dr Ste F, CA 92011
- USDOT
- 2925375
- MC number
- MC987038
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Movers By The Sea
Legal name: Movers By The Sea Inc
2918 Luciernaga St Apt 101, CA 92009
- USDOT
- 3442723
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving
Legal name: Pivot Socal Inc
2815 Atadero Ct, CA 92009
- USDOT
- 3557583
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
Mindful Movers Inland Empire Llc
3640 Pio Pico Drive, CA 92008
- USDOT
- 3345081
- MC number
- MC1068385 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 5
Pride Moving
Legal name: Beeline Services Llc
1902 Wright Place, CA 92008
- USDOT
- 3253403
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Carlsbad
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Spry Movers Llc | Oceanside, CA | 3016910 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sd Royal Movers Llc | Vista, CA | 4148217 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Your Local Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 3118287 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Carrillo Moving Services | Oceanside, CA | 2998914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Flying Eagle Moving & Storage | San Marcos, CA | 2705335 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Stair-Masters Business Equipment Movers | Cardiff, CA | 1674019 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Diaz Service | San Marcos, CA | 3422019 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | White Glove Moving Services | San Marcos, CA | 3620597 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | White Glove Moving Service White Glove Moving White Glove Moving And Storage | San Marcos, CA | 3107667 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Stage Joy | San Marcos, CA | 4492624 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Velazquez Movers Llc | Vista, CA | 3364226 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Right Way Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 1154565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | American Movers Llc | Escondido, CA | 3851632 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Route66 Moving And Storage Llc | San Diego, CA | 3929002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mastiff Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3566496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Home Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3474234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Sitter'S Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | American Long Distance Movers Van Lines Llc | San Diego, CA | 3688250 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Hudson Movers | San Diego, CA | 3644791 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Dom Angelo Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3537663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mills Van Lines | San Diego, CA | 1052359 | 108 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Grizzly Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Discount Movers | San Diego, CA | 3391069 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | One Stop Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 1956864 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Finch Moving | San Diego, CA | 2434969 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 4418515 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 3325095 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | The Marathon Moving Company Llc | San Diego, CA | 3596119 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Sd Quality Moving | San Diego, CA | 2875879 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Yota Moving Inc | San Diego, CA | 3541655 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Must Have Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3826519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Max Movers Inc | San Diego, CA | 3400963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Ocean Movers Llc | San Diego, CA | 3423320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Buncha Professional Movers | San Diego, CA | 3558025 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Butbee Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 4031245 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Chief Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 3445628 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Villa Moving Llc | San Diego, CA | 4527539 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Max Pro Moving | Valley Center, CA | 3731261 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Bald Eagle Movers | Fallbrook, CA | 675983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Carlsbad
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Carlsbad: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Carlsbad: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,824 | $12,708 – $16,944 | $14,614 – $19,486 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 98 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,010 | $9,045 – $12,060 | $10,402 – $13,869 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,383 | $6,224 – $8,298 | $7,157 – $9,543 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,528 | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,642 | $11,889 – $15,852 | $13,672 – $18,230 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,654 | $11,943 – $15,924 | $13,734 – $18,313 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,755 | $12,398 – $16,530 | $14,257 – $19,009 |
Moving out of state from Carlsbad?
8 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Carlsbad priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in CarlsbadBefore you book a Carlsbad mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Carlsbad address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Carlsbad: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Carlsbad, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Carlsbad itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Cardiff and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Carlsbad?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Carlsbad to New York City, NY (about 2,824 miles) is $12,708 – $16,944 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Carlsbad?
By reported fleet, Mills Van Lines in San Diego, CA, with 108 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1052359). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Carlsbad 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. 8 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Carlsbad, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Carlsbad" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.