Licensed Movers in Carlsbad, 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
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Carlsbad and 40 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 45 can move you out of state. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 79,427 people a year move to San Diego County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Carlsbad
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 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, from Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Cardiff and nearby.
| 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 |
Roadside inspections: movers near Carlsbad
18 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 75 vehicle inspections (12.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 97 driver inspections (10.3%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Pro MovingValley Center, CA · USDOT 3731261 | 19 | 1 of 13 | 1 of 19 |
| Finch MovingSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2434969 | 14 | 0 of 13 | 1 of 14 |
| One Stop Moving & Storage IncSan Diego, CA · USDOT 1956864 | 12 | 1 of 8 | 2 of 12 |
| Mills Van LinesSan Diego, CA · USDOT 1052359 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| Gorilla MoversSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3801918 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| Grizzly Moving LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2642040 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Carlsbad: 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 Carlsbad: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Carlsbad, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 98 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,824 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,824 | $12,708 – $16,944 | $14,614 – $19,486 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 98 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 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 |
Long-distance movers in Carlsbad
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Carlsbad holds it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Carlsbad.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A&R Moving & Transportation Inc | 2925375 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Right Way Movers Inc | Oceanside, CA | 1154565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Sitter's Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | | Grizzly Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | | One Stop Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 1956864 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | 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 |
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 Diego County
Carlsbad sits in San Diego County, CA, home to about 3,283,396 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 79,427 (±3,477) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Carlsbad | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 64 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 139 mi to Lancaster | $626 – $834 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 67 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 80 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 366 mi to Chandler | $1,647 – $2,196 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 10,436), Orange County, CA (about 8,261) and Riverside County, CA (about 8,201). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 6,566), Arizona (about 5,454) and Texas (about 5,454).
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 Carlsbad 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 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: $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 Carlsbad to Dallas, TX (about 1,383 miles) is $6,224 – $8,298 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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Carlsbad, CA?
1 carrier registered in Carlsbad holds interstate operating authority, and 7 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 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.
Have movers near Carlsbad passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 97 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 75 vehicle inspections (12.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Diego County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 79,427 (±3,477) a year from other states, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Riverside County (about 15,263 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.