Licensed Movers in Castroville, CA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Castroville with the FMCSA, and 32 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 Castroville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Castroville
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 32
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 35 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 Castroville and 32 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 35 can move you out of state. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model.
Movers based in Castroville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc
11360 Commercial Pkwy, CA 95012
- USDOT
- 45193
- MC number
- MC138022
- Fleet
- 19 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
J&M Moving and Storage
Legal name: J&M Moving and Storage Inc
11305 Commercial Parkway, CA 95012
- USDOT
- 1207814
- MC number
- MC486132
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 3
Wiley Transfer
11085 Commercial Pkwy, CA 95012
- USDOT
- 68709
- MC number
- MC126768
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Castroville
Nearest first, from Salinas, Marina, Watsonville, Monterey and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | M&M Packaging and Moving Logistics LLC | Salinas, CA | 3075329 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | SS Moving and Transporation | Salinas, CA | 3396550 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Next Level Movers | Salinas, CA | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ruiz Trucking & Moving Services LLC | Salinas, CA | 4220223 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Valente's Moving Logistics Inc | Salinas, CA | 4158804 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Top Notch Movers Limited Liability Company | Salinas, CA | 3967575 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Monterey Transfer & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 1281833 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Scarr Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 44159 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi |  | Southbay Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2967929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Poulos Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2618126 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Santa Cruz Moving Services | Watsonville, CA | 2769204 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hollister Moving & Storage | Salinas, CA | 3121820 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mid Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 1699550 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Murphy's Movers | Salinas, CA | 540536 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Peninsula Transportation Services | Salinas, CA | 585202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | JD Moving Services LLC | Salinas, CA | 4054912 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Mod-Movers | Monterey, CA | 2983026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Moving Company | Gilroy, CA | 4228321 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | White Glove Movers LLC | Pebble Beach, CA | 3375963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Stanford Moving and Hauling | Soquel, CA | 3288701 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Chic Movers LLC | Morgan Hill, CA | 4363210 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Moving and Hauling on Point | Morgan Hill, CA | 3983540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Locatelli Moving and Storage Inc | Santa Cruz, CA | 1891836 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Rational Moving Inc | Scotts Valley, CA | 3393511 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | A & M Family Moving | Hollister, CA | 3551663 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | BF Relocations Inc | San Jose, CA | 3683498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Mandos Moving | San Jose, CA | 3351700 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Castroville
17 of the 35 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 113 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 95 vehicle inspections (2.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 111 driver inspections (4.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbay Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2967929 | 31 | 1 of 28 | 1 of 31 |
| Poulos Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2618126 | 18 | 0 of 12 | 2 of 18 |
| J&M Moving and StorageCastroville, CA · USDOT 1207814 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Cardinale Moving & Storage IncCastroville, CA · USDOT 45193 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Monterey Transfer & Storage IncSalinas, CA · USDOT 1281833 | 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Brian Hansen RelocationLos Gatos, CA · USDOT 1536682 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Castroville
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 Castroville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Castroville: 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 Castroville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Castroville, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 318 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,979 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,979 | $13,406 – $17,874 | $15,416 – $20,555 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 318 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,150 | $9,675 – $12,900 | $11,126 – $14,835 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,676 | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,857 | $8,357 – $11,142 | $9,610 – $12,813 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,820 | $12,690 – $16,920 | $14,593 – $19,458 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,969 | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,919 | $13,136 – $17,514 | $15,106 – $20,141 |
Long-distance movers in Castroville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Castroville hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Castroville.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | J&M Moving and Storage | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Next Level Movers | Salinas, CA | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Scarr Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 44159 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | | Southbay Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2967929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Poulos Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2618126 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hollister Moving & Storage | Salinas, CA | 3121820 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mid Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 1699550 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Peninsula Transportation Services | Salinas, CA | 585202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | | Mod-Movers | Monterey, CA | 2983026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 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.
Before you book a Castroville 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 Castroville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Castroville, CA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Castroville itself on the FMCSA register, and 32 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Salinas, Marina, Watsonville, Monterey and nearby). All 35 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Castroville?
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 Castroville to Los Angeles, CA (about 318 miles) is $1,431 – $1,908 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Castroville?
By reported fleet, Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc in Castroville, CA, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 45193). 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 Castroville, CA?
2 carriers registered in Castroville hold interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Castroville 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. 16 of the 35 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Castroville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 35 movers listed here were inspected, 113 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 95 vehicle inspections (2.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.