Licensed Movers in Imperial Beach, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Imperial Beach
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Imperial Beach and 40 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 42 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 79,427 people a year move to San Diego County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Imperial Beach
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Riptide Moving and Delivery
CA 91932
- USDOT
- 3325761
- MC number
- MC1058993
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Coronados Marathon Moving LLC
942 10Th Street, CA 91932
- USDOT
- 3677256
- MC number
- MC1437596
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Imperial Beach
Nearest first, from Imperial, Chula Vista, National City, San Diego and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | J&N Moving Troops Inc | Imperial, CA | 3994068 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Team Elite Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 4253142 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rough Cutt Movers LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 4564385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Blue Dog Moving LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 3929954 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sunny San Diego Movers | Chula Vista, CA | 4476623 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Imperial Movers | Chula Vista, CA | 1519077 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | National City Transfer & Storage | National City, CA | 56567 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Padilla Moving & Logistics Inc | National City, CA | 4403424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Prolific Movers LLC | National City, CA | 3737736 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Elite Furniture Transportation LLC Dba Elite Furniture Moving | National City, CA | 3092364 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Best Fit Movers | San Diego, CA | 3051481 | 10 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Johnson Storage & Moving Co | San Diego, CA | 2755360 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Flat Bid Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3177114 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Super's Towing Moving & Storage LLC | San Diego, CA | 3330234 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Cerati Logistics & Moving | San Diego, CA | 4531518 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | 1904 Moving | San Diego, CA | 4010372 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 4447364 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Perfect Timing Moving Company Incorporated | San Diego, CA | 3632191 | 1 drivers | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ace Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 2582558 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | R&C Moving Inc | San Diego, CA | 3413903 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A2B Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4397308 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Lemus Packing & Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3936420 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving With Love | San Diego, CA | 2943162 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Packman Moving | San Diego, CA | 3916332 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | San Diego Divine Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 3964156 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Coronado Moving Copany | Coronado, CA | 817094 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | T&J Relocation Services LLC | San Diego, CA | 3839749 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Teamwork Movers Hunk O Junk | San Diego, CA | 3590470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Champ Pro Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4017736 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Republic Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 3369820 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Simply Moving Plus | Lemon Grove, CA | 2752156 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Across Town Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 2375794 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | NP Moving | Lemon Grove, CA | 3563015 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Cali Professional Movers | Chula Vista, CA | 3789058 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Christine's Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 4138358 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Above All Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 1401188 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | B&L Movers & Cleaners LLC | San Diego, CA | 4574960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Do It Moving Moverz LLC | San Diego, CA | 4327695 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Movex Moving Company LLC | San Diego, CA | 3785614 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Goat Packing and Moving LLC | Lemon Grove, CA | 4540606 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Imperial Beach
11 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 61 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 15 of 48 vehicle inspections (31.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 57 driver inspections (12.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Moving & StorageChula Vista, CA · USDOT 3369820 | 19 | 7 of 16 | 2 of 19 |
| Best Fit MoversSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3051481 | 16 | 2 of 12 | 3 of 16 |
| Packman MovingSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3916332 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| National City Transfer & StorageNational City, CA · USDOT 56567 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 2 |
| Elite Furniture Transportation LLC Dba Elite Furniture MovingNational City, CA · USDOT 3092364 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Flat Bid Moving LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3177114 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Imperial 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 Imperial Beach: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Imperial 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 Imperial Beach: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Imperial Beach, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 142 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,833 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,833 | $12,749 – $16,998 | $14,661 – $19,548 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 142 | $639 – $852 | $735 – $980 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,023 | $9,104 – $12,138 | $10,469 – $13,959 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,376 | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,513 | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,648 | $11,916 – $15,888 | $13,703 – $18,271 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,641 | $11,885 – $15,846 | $13,667 – $18,223 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,763 | $12,434 – $16,578 | $14,299 – $19,065 |
Long-distance movers in Imperial Beach
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Imperial Beach hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Imperial Beach.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Team Elite Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 4253142 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rough Cutt Movers LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 4564385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | National City Transfer & Storage | National City, CA | 56567 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Padilla Moving & Logistics Inc | National City, CA | 4403424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ace Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 2582558 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | T&J Relocation Services LLC | San Diego, CA | 3839749 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Republic Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 3369820 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | B&L Movers & Cleaners LLC | San Diego, CA | 4574960 | 1 truck | 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 Diego County
Imperial Beach sits in San Diego County, CA, home to about 3,283,396 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 79,427 (±3,477) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Imperial Beach | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 109 mi to Moreno Valley | $491 – $654 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 185 mi to Lancaster | $833 – $1,110 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 112 mi to Anaheim | $504 – $672 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 126 mi to Fontana | $567 – $756 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 360 mi to Chandler | $1,620 – $2,160 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 10,436), Orange County, CA (about 8,261) and Riverside County, CA (about 8,201). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 6,566), Arizona (about 5,454) and Texas (about 5,454).
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 Imperial 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 Imperial Beach: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Imperial Beach, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Imperial Beach itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Imperial, Chula Vista, National City, San Diego and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Imperial 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 Imperial Beach to Los Angeles, CA (about 142 miles) is $639 – $852 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Imperial Beach?
By reported fleet, Republic Moving & Storage in Chula Vista, CA, with 21 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3369820). 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 Imperial Beach, CA?
0 carriers registered in Imperial Beach hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Imperial 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. 8 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Imperial Beach passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 61 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 15 of 48 vehicle inspections (31.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to San Diego County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 79,427 (±3,477) a year from other states, about 32,937 (±2,220) from abroad and about 53,380 (±3,163) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Riverside County (about 15,263 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.