Licensed Movers in Foster City, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Foster City 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 Foster City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Foster City
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Foster City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 44 can move you out of state. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 12,114 people a year move to San Mateo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Foster City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Imoving LLC
1160 Chess Dr Unit 6, CA 94404
- USDOT
- 3628515
- MC number
- MC1242200
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Packers Moving LLC
655 Catamaran St Apt 4, CA 94404
- USDOT
- 4355178
- MC number
- MC1703429
- Fleet
- 2 trucks
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Affa Moving LLC
3 Plaza View Lane Apt 227, CA 94404
- USDOT
- 3384002
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
The Flying House Moving Services LLC
1015 Foster City Blvd # D, CA 94404
- USDOT
- 3638952
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Foster City
Nearest first, from Redwood City, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Wallys Moving Service | San Mateo, CA | 3005464 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | SF Bay Area Moving | Belmont, CA | 3429538 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ceo Moving LLC | Belmont, CA | 3554402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Like A Flash Moving | San Mateo, CA | 4426029 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | California Movers Local and Long Distance Moving Company | San Mateo, CA | 2890482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Marcelio J Delgado Villegas | San Mateo, CA | 4570793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | America Movers LLC | Belmont, CA | 4571817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Lily's Moving Services LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | TL Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mymovers LLC | Burlingame, CA | 3530150 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shift and Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Top Line Movers LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Nor-Cal Moving Services | Hayward, CA | 1844592 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi |  | Ontrack Moving LLC | Hayward, CA | 2551548 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Zapt Movers | Hayward, CA | 3438977 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Universal Moving & Storage LLC | Hayward, CA | 4501915 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tello Moving Corp | Hayward, CA | 3660005 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Commander Moving Inc | Hayward, CA | 2806349 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Kba Logistics | Fremont, CA | 2620607 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | World-Class Moving LLC | Hayward, CA | 3388905 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | California Relocation Systems | Hayward, CA | 3334608 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Expert Moving and Storage | Hayward, CA | 4094131 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Marquez Relocation LLC | Fremont, CA | 3646947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC | Union City, CA | 2970 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi |  | Careful Movers | Union City, CA | 1464935 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | S Deleon Moving & Delivery LLC | Union City, CA | 2621309 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Joshua's Moving Packing Services LLC | East Paloalto, CA | 3184868 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | California Loyal Movers | Palo Alto, CA | 2020505 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Easy Peasy Moving LLC | Union City, CA | 3457555 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | M M Movers | East Palo Alto, CA | 2722339 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Calli Moving & Trucking LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 4214018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Seven Stars Movers LLC | Union City, CA | 4248380 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | R&T Moving Inc | Union City, CA | 4060360 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jia Jie Moving | San Lorenzo, CA | 4192735 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Foster City
21 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 230 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 171 vehicle inspections (13.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 229 driver inspections (7.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Deleon Moving & Delivery LLCUnion City, CA · USDOT 2621309 | 48 | 5 of 34 | 4 of 48 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCHayward, CA · USDOT 2551548 | 39 | 0 of 25 | 0 of 39 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesHayward, CA · USDOT 1844592 | 29 | 2 of 28 | 0 of 29 |
| Careful MoversUnion City, CA · USDOT 1464935 | 24 | 5 of 21 | 1 of 24 |
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUnion City, CA · USDOT 2970 | 19 | 3 of 16 | 0 of 19 |
| Army's Moving and Storage LLCRedwood City, CA · USDOT 4250472 | 18 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 18 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Foster 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 Foster City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Foster 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 Foster City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Foster City, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 385 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,008 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,987 | $13,442 – $17,922 | $15,458 – $20,610 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 385 | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,159 | $9,716 – $12,954 | $11,173 – $14,897 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,714 | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,901 | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,834 | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,008 | $13,536 – $18,048 | $15,566 – $20,755 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,930 | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
Long-distance movers in Foster City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Foster City holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Foster City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Packers Moving LLC | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Marcelio J Delgado Villegas | San Mateo, CA | 4570793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Nor-Cal Moving Services | Hayward, CA | 1844592 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | | Ontrack Moving LLC | Hayward, CA | 2551548 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Universal Moving & Storage LLC | Hayward, CA | 4501915 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Marquez Relocation LLC | Fremont, CA | 3646947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC | Union City, CA | 2970 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | | Careful Movers | Union City, CA | 1464935 | 14 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 Mateo County
Foster City sits in San Mateo County, CA, home to about 756,764 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 12,114 (±1,230) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,308 (±1,023) from abroad and about 30,212 (±2,006) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,843 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Foster City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 6,274 ±822 | ≈ 21 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 6,043 ±854 | ≈ 29 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco County, CASan Francisco moving costs | 4,278 ±657 | ≈ 21 mi to San Francisco | $515 – $859 |
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 2,765 ±560 | ≈ 36 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,803 ±423 | ≈ 352 mi to Lancaster | $1,584 – $2,112 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 8,832), San Francisco County, CA (about 8,260) and Alameda County, CA (about 3,174). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 2,116), Washington (about 1,334) and New York (about 747); the largest flows in come from New York (about 1,979), Texas (about 1,277) and Florida (about 996).
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 Foster 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 Foster City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Foster City, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Foster City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Redwood City, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Foster 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 Foster City to Los Angeles, CA (about 385 miles) is $1,733 – $2,310 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Foster City?
By reported fleet, Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC in Union City, CA, with 25 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2970). 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 Foster City, CA?
1 carrier registered in Foster City holds interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Foster 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. 10 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Foster City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 21 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 230 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 171 vehicle inspections (13.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Mateo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 12,114 (±1,230) a year from other states, about 8,308 (±1,023) from abroad and about 30,212 (±2,006) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Alameda County (about 6,274 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.