Licensed Movers inLake Forest, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Forest
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Lake Forest
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Nelson Moving & Storage Inc
Legal name: Gust H Nelson
25742 Atlantic Ocean, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 1409195
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Terry Moving And Storage Inc
25958 Commercentre Dr, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 649215
- MC number
- MC306297
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 1996
- 3
Best And Pro Moving Inc
121 Lavender, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 3525031
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
Miso Moving Llc
24771 Camino Villa, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 4256482
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 5
Orange Coast Movers
Legal name: Orange Coast Movers Inc
24875 Lakefield St, CA 92630
- USDOT
- 3025298
- MC number
- MC36596
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of Lake Forest
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Edi Moving Inc | Lake Forrest, CA | 3330891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Safeway Moving Llc | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Afd Movers Inc | Irvine, CA | 3306842 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Nextgen Moving | Irvine, CA | 3616784 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Take It Easy Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4312839 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Portflex Oc Moving & Storage Llc | Irvine, CA | 4281272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | 24 7 Affordable Moving & Delivery Inc | Irvine, CA | 3628693 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ministry Of Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4483288 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Tonka Movers | Irvine, CA | 4369832 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Good Guys Moving Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 4138345 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pana Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 3851200 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Vroom Vroom Movers Ca Inc | Irvine, CA | 4343650 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Helpful Moving Inc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3525366 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Proper Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 3478448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Cross State Movers | Irvine, CA | 3947781 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Veteran Movers Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3659050 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Pearl Moving Company Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3731836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Affordable Reliable Moving Company | Aliso Viejo, CA | 3082256 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ben Ness And Dave Ross | Aliso Viejo, CA | 2644798 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Flexrate Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4442262 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ark Moving Co Llc | Irvine, CA | 4427710 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Witty Way Movers | Irvine, CA | 4303404 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Green Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4312802 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pacific Moving Company | Irvine, CA | 3233489 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Smg Movers Llc | Irvine, CA | 4572673 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Laaks Moving Services | Irvine, CA | 2995987 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Oc Moving Company | Irvine, CA | 3102449 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Safe N Fast Movers | Trabuco Canyon, CA | 3342947 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Green Island Movers Llc | Laguna Beach, CA | 3413682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | Bethley Moving Company Llc | Irvine, CA | 3608221 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Falcon Fast Moving | Irvine, CA | 4075260 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Footwork Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4173382 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Battery Moving & Storage Llc | Irvine, CA | 4104816 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Miles Moving & Logistics Corporation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 3394259 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Dime Moving Inc | Irvine, CA | 3772264 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Airborne Moving Company Llc | Irvine, CA | 3319168 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | High Class Moving & Delivery Llc | Irvine, CA | 4304463 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Special Movers Jabborov Llc | Tustin, CA | 3286838 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sunny Movers And Delivery Llc | Irvine, CA | 4078031 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Lake Forest
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Lake Forest: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Lake Forest: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,830 | $12,735 – $16,980 | $14,645 – $19,527 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 50 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,013 | $9,059 – $12,078 | $10,417 – $13,890 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,407 | $6,332 – $8,442 | $7,281 – $9,708 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,558 | $7,011 – $9,348 | $8,063 – $10,750 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,651 | $11,930 – $15,906 | $13,719 – $18,292 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,683 | $12,074 – $16,098 | $13,885 – $18,513 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,762 | $12,429 – $16,572 | $14,293 – $19,058 |
Moving out of state from Lake Forest?
4 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Lake Forest priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Lake ForestBefore you book a Lake Forest mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Lake Forest address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Lake Forest: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lake Forest, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Lake Forest itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lake Forrest, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Mission Viejo 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 Lake Forest?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Lake Forest to New York City, NY (about 2,830 miles) is $12,735 – $16,980 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lake Forest?
By reported fleet, Nelson Moving & Storage Inc in Lake Forest, CA, with 13 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1409195). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Lake Forest 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. 4 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Lake Forest, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Lake Forest" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.