Licensed Movers in Cathedral City, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Cathedral City with the FMCSA, and 17 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 Cathedral City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cathedral City
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 22 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 Cathedral City and 17 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 22 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 26,768 people a year move to Riverside County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cathedral City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
On Time Moving Services
Legal name: On Time Moving Services Inc
32750 Canyon Vista Rd, CA 92234
- USDOT
- 1266880
- MC number
- MC497265
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
SD Moving Services LLC
36660 Bankside Dr, CA 92234
- USDOT
- 2713134
- MC number
- MC987468 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 3
Samson Moving Corporation
68185 Bella Vista Rd, CA 92234
- USDOT
- 2641093
- MC number
- MC920394 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 4
Macias Movers LLC
33306 Shifting Sands Trl, CA 92234
- USDOT
- 4528742
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Big T Delivery & Relocation Services
CA 92234
- USDOT
- 2711666
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Cathedral City
Nearest first, from Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Spring, Dsrt Hot Springs and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Exprees Moving & Delivery | Rancho Mirage, CA | 4022341 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Anjs Moving & Delivery | Palm Springs, CA | 2701029 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sq Moving Company | Desert Hot Spring, CA | 3307268 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A Class Movers | Dsrt Hot Springs, CA | 3277569 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | National Pro Movers | Palm Desert, CA | 2477609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | MFL Moving Inc | Palm Desert, CA | 2715715 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | King Kahn Faimly Moving Company | Palm Desert, CA | 3317953 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLC | Palm Desert, CA | 3052631 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Angelos Movingf Services Inc | Palm Desert, CA | 3395921 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | On Point Moving Inc | Idyllwild, CA | 3477552 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Desert Moving Company & Storage | Indio, CA | 825894 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Palm Desert Delivery Co Sigavan Moving Systems | Bermuda Dunes, CA | 2606392 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | City to City Moving Company Inc | Indio, CA | 3521013 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Aces Moving Pros Inc | Indio, CA | 2193249 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 16 mi | Four Directions Moving & Transportation | Indio, CA | 3802528 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Robinson Van Lines LLC | Banning, CA | 3074532 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Apollo Moving Company | Banning, CA | 4457559 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cathedral City
9 of the 22 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 25 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 38 driver inspections (10.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLCPalm Desert, CA · USDOT 3052631 | 17 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 17 |
| King Kahn Faimly Moving CompanyPalm Desert, CA · USDOT 3317953 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 8 |
| Big T Delivery & Relocation ServicesCathedral City, CA · USDOT 2711666 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Desert Moving Company & StorageIndio, CA · USDOT 825894 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| On Time Moving ServicesCathedral City, CA · USDOT 1266880 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Sq Moving CompanyDesert Hot Spring, CA · USDOT 3307268 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cathedral 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 Cathedral City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cathedral 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 Cathedral City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cathedral City, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 120 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,750 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,750 | $12,375 – $16,500 | $14,231 – $18,975 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 120 | $540 – $720 | $621 – $828 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,934 | $8,703 – $11,604 | $10,008 – $13,345 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,325 | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,478 | $6,651 – $8,868 | $7,649 – $10,198 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,570 | $11,565 – $15,420 | $13,300 – $17,733 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,603 | $11,714 – $15,618 | $13,471 – $17,961 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,682 | $12,069 – $16,092 | $13,879 – $18,506 |
Long-distance movers in Cathedral City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Cathedral City holds it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cathedral City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Time Moving Services | 1266880 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | National Pro Movers | Palm Desert, CA | 2477609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | King Kahn Faimly Moving Company | Palm Desert, CA | 3317953 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLC | Palm Desert, CA | 3052631 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | Desert Moving Company & Storage | Indio, CA | 825894 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | | Aces Moving Pros Inc | Indio, CA | 2193249 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Riverside County
Cathedral City sits in Riverside County, CA, home to about 2,411,845 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 26,768 (±1,875) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 10,269 (±1,036) from abroad and about 90,386 (±4,781) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 36,143 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cathedral City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 18,899 ±2,121 | ≈ 70 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 10,232 ±1,091 | ≈ 133 mi to Lancaster | $599 – $798 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 9,536 ±1,249 | ≈ 87 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 8,201 ±1,135 | ≈ 104 mi to Chula Vista | $468 – $624 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 2,651 ±799 | ≈ 199 mi to Henderson | $896 – $1,194 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 23,292), San Bernardino County, CA (about 19,021) and Orange County, CA (about 18,321). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 5,667), Texas (about 3,131) and Nevada (about 3,032); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 2,838), Washington (about 2,718) and Texas (about 1,925).
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 Cathedral 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 Cathedral City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cathedral City, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Cathedral City itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Spring, Dsrt Hot Springs and nearby). All 22 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cathedral 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 Cathedral City to Los Angeles, CA (about 120 miles) is $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cathedral City?
By reported fleet, Desert Moving Company & Storage in Indio, CA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 825894). 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 Cathedral City, CA?
1 carrier registered in Cathedral City holds interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Cathedral 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. 6 of the 22 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cathedral City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 22 movers listed here were inspected, 38 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 25 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Riverside County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 26,768 (±1,875) a year from other states, about 10,269 (±1,036) from abroad and about 90,386 (±4,781) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to San Bernardino County (about 18,899 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.