Licensed Movers in Goleta, CA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Goleta with the FMCSA, and 13 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 Goleta to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Goleta
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 16 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 Goleta and 13 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 16 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 7,226 people a year move to Santa Barbara County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Goleta
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage
Legal name: Hazelwood Transfer and Storage
6338 Lindmar Dr, CA 93117
- USDOT
- 3937038
- MC number
- MC1460971 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 2
Superior Moving & Packing LLC
5967 Berkeley Rd, CA 93117
- USDOT
- 4041544
- MC number
- MC1787728
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Residential 805 Movers
256 Royal Linda Dr, CA 93117
- USDOT
- 4088057
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Goleta
Nearest first, from Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Ventura and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | RC Movers Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 4424496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Mammoth Van Lines | Santa Barbara, CA | 374567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | University Movers LLC | Santa Barbara, CA | 1288808 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bushnell Moving | Santa Barbara, CA | 1355626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Aussie Moving | Santa Barbara, CA | 2424966 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Kimmy Trucking | Santa Barbara, CA | 1175965 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Stirling Moving | Santa Barbara, CA | 3424348 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jared's Moving Service | Santa Barbara, CA | 2685763 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Family Movers | Santa Barbara, CA | 3497867 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Twentyfour7 Msi | Carpinteria, CA | 1821147 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Hwy 101 Movers LLC | Carpinteria, CA | 3769439 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | The Moving Bus | Ventura, CA | 3488713 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Reel One Movers | Ventura, CA | 4475932 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Goleta
6 of the 16 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 12 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 9 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 12 driver inspections (8.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Van LinesSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 374567 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Bushnell MovingSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 1355626 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Aussie MovingSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 2424966 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
| Jared's Moving ServiceSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 2685763 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Superior Moving & Packing LLCGoleta, CA · USDOT 4041544 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Residential 805 MoversGoleta, CA · USDOT 4088057 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Goleta
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 Goleta: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Goleta: 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 Goleta: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Goleta, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 112 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,937 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,937 | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 112 | $504 – $672 | $580 – $773 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,114 | $9,513 – $12,684 | $10,940 – $14,587 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,550 | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,709 | $7,691 – $10,254 | $8,844 – $11,792 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,765 | $12,443 – $16,590 | $14,309 – $19,078 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,832 | $12,744 – $16,992 | $14,656 – $19,541 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,872 | $12,924 – $17,232 | $14,863 – $19,817 |
Long-distance movers in Goleta
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Goleta holds it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Goleta.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Moving & Packing LLC | 4041544 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | Mammoth Van Lines | Santa Barbara, CA | 374567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Bushnell Moving | Santa Barbara, CA | 1355626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Aussie Moving | Santa Barbara, CA | 2424966 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | | Twentyfour7 Msi | Carpinteria, CA | 1821147 | 2 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 Santa Barbara County
Goleta sits in Santa Barbara County, CA, home to about 439,859 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,226 (±884) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,399 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Goleta | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,961 ±377 | ≈ 114 mi to Lancaster | $513 – $684 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 1,792 ±451 | ≈ 269 mi to San Jose | $1,211 – $1,614 |
| San Luis Obispo County, CAArroyo Grande moving costs | 1,739 ±505 | ≈ 73 mi to Arroyo Grande | $515 – $859 |
| Ventura County, CAOxnard moving costs | 1,081 ±312 | ≈ 47 mi to Oxnard | $515 – $859 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 1,062 ±342 | ≈ 148 mi to Anaheim | $666 – $888 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 4,880), Santa Clara County, CA (about 1,843) and Ventura County, CA (about 1,670). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,657), Arizona (about 956) and Colorado (about 773); the largest flows in come from Washington (about 587), Colorado (about 553) and Illinois (about 492).
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 Goleta 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 Goleta: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Goleta, CA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Goleta itself on the FMCSA register, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Ventura and nearby). All 16 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Goleta?
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 Goleta to Los Angeles, CA (about 112 miles) is $504 – $672 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Goleta?
By reported fleet, Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage in Goleta, CA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3937038). 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 Goleta, CA?
1 carrier registered in Goleta holds interstate operating authority, and 4 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 Goleta 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. 5 of the 16 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Goleta passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 16 movers listed here were inspected, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 9 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Barbara County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,226 (±884) a year from other states, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Los Angeles County (about 1,961 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.