Licensed Movers in Gardena, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Gardena 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 Gardena to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gardena
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- 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 Gardena and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 45 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 97,549 people a year move to Los Angeles County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Gardena
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Elite Transfer Inc
16832 Gramercy Pl, CA 90247
- USDOT
- 788064
- MC number
- MC351715
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
- 2
Ortiz Brothers Moving & Storage
Legal name: Select Storage Inc
13505 S St Andrews Pl, CA 90249
- USDOT
- 539776
- MC number
- MC268685
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 3
Cheetah Movers
Legal name: White Gold Moving & Storage Inc
1245 W 135Th St, CA 90247
- USDOT
- 2480884
- MC number
- MC858559
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 4
1 Mover Depot Inc
1245 W 135 St, CA 90247
- USDOT
- 1441781
- MC number
- MC544355
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 5
CNJ Moving Logistics Inc
223 W Rosecrans Ave, CA 90248
- USDOT
- 4158325
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Gardena
Nearest first, from Torrance, Lawndale, Los Angeles, Hawthorne and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | EZ Moving LLC | Torrance, CA | 3522615 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Moving Specialist Us LLC | Torrance, CA | 3973254 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Ocean Moving Company | Torrance, CA | 3011894 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | LZ Movers LLC | Lawndale, CA | 3979226 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | 123 Moving and Storage | Los Angeles, CA | 2074992 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Blue Chip Moving and Storage Inc | Hawthorne, CA | 1458489 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | D'Lux Moving and Storage | Hawthorne, CA | 2939950 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sam Moving & Storage LLC | Hawthorne, CA | 2393312 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | RL Movers | Hawthorne, CA | 2617545 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Walsh Moving and Storage | Torrance, CA | 690093 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Silver Star Moving and Storage | Torrance, CA | 2448025 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Smith's All American Movers Inc | Carson, CA | 1097167 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A Moving Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3395939 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Arturos Trucking Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4142797 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Full House Moving & Storage LLC | Redondo Beach, CA | 3320046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Roda's Moving and Hauling | Los Angeles, CA | 2758964 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Budget Moving | Los Angeles, CA | 2729917 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Movers Services Inc | Rancho Dominguez, CA | 2660665 | 14 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | CPT Movers | Compton, CA | 4017241 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Morales Movers | Compton, CA | 3320324 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | JV First Choice Moving & Delivery Service LLC | Compton, CA | 3064652 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Next Move Movers | Torrance, CA | 3701144 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | National West Delliveries and Moving Inc | Compton, CA | 2915451 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dans 24 7 Moving and Delivery Serivce | Inglewood, CA | 2447963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | East West Moving Co | Torrance, CA | 2699536 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Rebel Van Lines | Compton, CA | 9480 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | Any Way Moving LLC | El Segundo, CA | 3555168 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Diversified Movers | Torrance, CA | 2095841 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | King Kong Moving | Los Angeles, CA | 4266535 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Santana Piano Movers | Lynwood, CA | 1121831 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Startup Relocation LLC | Lynwood, CA | 4034959 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Del Castillo Transfer | Carson, CA | 948108 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Agr Moving Services | Lynwood, CA | 3997914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Redondo Beach Movers Company | Redondo Beach, CA | 4251915 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Avilas Movers LLC | Compton, CA | 3604455 | 0 drivers | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cross Country Movers | Los Angeles, CA | 2552260 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Good Neighbors Moving Company | Southgate, CA | 3291262 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Los Angeles, CA | 4413494 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | The Oc Moving Company | South Gate, CA | 3476175 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Integrity Professional Moving & Art Installations | Lomita, CA | 4069757 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Gardena
13 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 118 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 98 vehicle inspections (11.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 107 driver inspections (8.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Chip Moving and Storage IncHawthorne, CA · USDOT 1458489 | 23 | 0 of 18 | 1 of 23 |
| Cross Country MoversLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 2552260 | 16 | 1 of 11 | 1 of 10 |
| Movers Services IncRancho Dominguez, CA · USDOT 2660665 | 16 | 1 of 14 | 0 of 16 |
| 123 Moving and StorageLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 2074992 | 15 | 2 of 15 | 1 of 15 |
| Walsh Moving and StorageTorrance, CA · USDOT 690093 | 12 | 2 of 9 | 0 of 12 |
| Smith's All American Movers IncCarson, CA · USDOT 1097167 | 11 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Gardena
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 Gardena: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Gardena: 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 Gardena: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Gardena, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,448 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,861 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,861 | $12,875 – $17,166 | $14,806 – $19,741 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,041 | $9,185 – $12,246 | $10,562 – $14,083 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,448 | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,602 | $7,209 – $9,612 | $8,290 – $11,054 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,684 | $12,078 – $16,104 | $13,890 – $18,520 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,726 | $12,267 – $16,356 | $14,107 – $18,809 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,794 | $12,573 – $16,764 | $14,459 – $19,279 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 2,260 | $10,170 – $13,560 | $11,696 – $15,594 |
Long-distance movers in Gardena
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Gardena hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Gardena.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ortiz Brothers Moving & Storage | 539776 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | Cheetah Movers | 2480884 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | 123 Moving and Storage | Los Angeles, CA | 2074992 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Blue Chip Moving and Storage Inc | Hawthorne, CA | 1458489 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | D'Lux Moving and Storage | Hawthorne, CA | 2939950 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Walsh Moving and Storage | Torrance, CA | 690093 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Smith's All American Movers Inc | Carson, CA | 1097167 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Full House Moving & Storage LLC | Redondo Beach, CA | 3320046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | | Rebel Van Lines | Compton, CA | 9480 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Cross Country Movers | Los Angeles, CA | 2552260 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Los Angeles, CA | 4413494 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | The Oc Moving Company | South Gate, CA | 3476175 | 3 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 Los Angeles County
Gardena sits in Los Angeles County, CA, home to about 9,934,933 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 97,549 (±3,221) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 143,884 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Gardena | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 38,761 ±2,562 | ≈ 37 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 34,920 ±2,839 | ≈ 59 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 23,292 ±2,434 | ≈ 74 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 12,873 ±1,782 | ≈ 276 mi to Henderson | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Kern County, CABakersfield moving costs | 10,503 ±1,253 | ≈ 127 mi to Bakersfield | $572 – $762 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Orange County, CA (about 23,839), San Bernardino County, CA (about 15,590) and Riverside County, CA (about 10,232). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 19,933), Nevada (about 14,025) and Arizona (about 13,182); the largest flows in come from New York (about 13,131), Texas (about 7,766) and Illinois (about 5,314).
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 Gardena 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 Gardena: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gardena, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Gardena itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Torrance, Lawndale, Los Angeles, Hawthorne 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 Gardena?
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 Gardena to Dallas, TX (about 1,448 miles) is $6,516 – $8,688 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gardena?
By reported fleet, Movers Services Inc in Rancho Dominguez, CA, with 14 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2660665). 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 Gardena, CA?
2 carriers registered in Gardena hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Gardena 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. 12 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Gardena passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 118 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 98 vehicle inspections (11.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Los Angeles County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 97,549 (±3,221) a year from other states, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Orange County (about 38,761 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.