Licensed Movers in Grover Beach, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Grover Beach with the FMCSA, and 7 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 Grover Beach to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Grover Beach
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 8 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Grover Beach and 7 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 8 can move you out of state. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 5,261 people a year move to San Luis Obispo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Grover Beach
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Central Coast Transfer Inc
1686 Ramona Ste F, CA 93433
- USDOT
- 1442037
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 25 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
Movers within 30 miles of Grover Beach
Nearest first, from San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Atascadero, Santa Maria and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi |  | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi |  | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Busy Birds Moving & Cleaning | Los Osos, CA | 3687593 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | San Luis Movers | Atascadero, CA | 2678056 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | International Van Lines Inc | Santa Maria, CA | 153048 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers Inc | Santa Maria, CA | 2069509 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Grover Beach
4 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 161 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 117 vehicle inspections (2.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 161 driver inspections (6.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meathead Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 921143 | 125 | 3 of 87 | 8 of 125 |
| Asap Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 1278931 | 33 | 0 of 28 | 1 of 33 |
| Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers IncSanta Maria, CA · USDOT 2069509 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| The Moving ExperienceSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 3028544 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Grover Beach
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 Grover Beach: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Grover Beach: 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 Grover Beach: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Grover Beach, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 180 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,962 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,962 | $13,329 – $17,772 | $15,328 – $20,438 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 180 | $810 – $1,080 | $931 – $1,242 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,136 | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,599 | $7,196 – $9,594 | $8,275 – $11,033 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,765 | $7,943 – $10,590 | $9,134 – $12,178 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,794 | $12,573 – $16,764 | $14,459 – $19,279 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,886 | $12,987 – $17,316 | $14,935 – $19,913 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,898 | $13,041 – $17,388 | $14,997 – $19,996 |
Long-distance movers in Grover Beach
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Grover Beach hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Grover Beach.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | International Van Lines Inc | Santa Maria, CA | 153048 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers Inc | Santa Maria, CA | 2069509 | 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 San Luis Obispo County
Grover Beach sits in San Luis Obispo County, CA, home to about 280,043 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,261 (±834) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 871 (±289) from abroad and about 16,028 (±1,170) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,838 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Grover Beach | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County, CACarpinteria moving costs | 1,448 ±318 | ≈ 95 mi to Carpinteria | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,006 ±454 | ≈ 165 mi to Lancaster | $743 – $990 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 660 ±258 | ≈ 314 mi to Chula Vista | $1,413 – $1,884 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 645 ±462 | ≈ 602 mi to Chandler | $2,709 – $3,612 |
| Sacramento County, CASacramento moving costs | 519 ±196 | ≈ 284 mi to Sacramento | $1,278 – $1,704 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,802), Santa Barbara County, CA (about 1,739) and San Joaquin County, CA (about 1,185). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 822), Texas (about 545) and Oregon (about 524); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 554), Colorado (about 457) and Oregon (about 428).
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 Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Grover Beach, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Grover Beach itself on the FMCSA register, and 7 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Atascadero, Santa Maria and nearby). All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Grover Beach?
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 Grover Beach to Los Angeles, CA (about 180 miles) is $810 – $1,080 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Grover Beach?
By reported fleet, Meathead Movers Inc in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 53 trucks on its filing (USDOT 921143). 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 Grover Beach, CA?
0 carriers registered in Grover Beach hold 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 Grover Beach 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 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Grover Beach passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 161 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 117 vehicle inspections (2.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Luis Obispo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,261 (±834) a year from other states, about 871 (±289) from abroad and about 16,028 (±1,170) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Santa Barbara County (about 1,448 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.