Licensed Movers in Lakeside, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakeside 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 Lakeside to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakeside
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- 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 Lakeside and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 42 can move you out of state. 18 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 Lakeside
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
1st Choice Movers LLC
11011 Gayola Ln, CA 92040
- USDOT
- 2776935
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Els Family Moving
CA 92040
- USDOT
- 4372937
- MC number
- MC1727980
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Lakeside
Nearest first, from El Cajon, Santee, San Diego, La Mesa and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Y & C Moving Services | El Cajon, CA | 3708622 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Rojas Relocations Corporation | El Cajon, CA | 3958163 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Moving on Moving Company | El Cajon, CA | 3172606 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Verdugo Moving and Transport LLC | El Cajon, CA | 4461103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alexgarcia Moving Service Inc | Santee, CA | 3335045 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | 24 7 Moving & Storage Inc | Santee, CA | 2707732 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Cali Moving and Storage Corp | Santee, CA | 2947514 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hulk Movers | Santee, CA | 3358690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Miles Away Moving | Santee, CA | 3368521 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rhino Moving LLC | Santee, CA | 2720989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A-Accurate Moving Company | El Cajon, CA | 2023330 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | McCarthy Transfer & Storage Inc | El Cajon, CA | 2059504 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A+ Movers LLC | El Cajon, CA | 3531233 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ironback Movers LLC | El Cajon, CA | 4344602 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Superior Movers | El Cajon, CA | 4370601 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Us Eagle Moving | El Cajon, CA | 2620343 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Dagotown Movers | El Cajon, CA | 3723916 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Superior Movers | El Cajon, CA | 2799574 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Aid-U Moving Companyaid-U Moving and Storage Company | San Diego, CA | 4111934 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Awesome Movers | San Diego, CA | 2715339 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | On Point Moving | La Mesa, CA | 2712864 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Pro Movers Group | La Mesa, CA | 2808418 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | S and D Moving Services Inc | Spring Valley, CA | 3318419 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Offisavvy LLC | Spring Valley, CA | 811880 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Lemus Moving Services LLC | Spring Valley, CA | 3105187 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Kramer Moving and Stor | Spring Valley, CA | 2714804 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Corovan Moving & Storage Co | Poway, CA | 2114632 | 88 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Ackley Moving Services | Poway, CA | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | College Hunks Junk Hauling & Moving | Poway, CA | 4459166 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Nations Finest Commercial Moving | Poway, CA | 3846996 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Simply Moving Plus | Lemon Grove, CA | 2752156 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Across Town Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 2375794 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | NP Moving | Lemon Grove, CA | 3563015 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Move Plus | Poway, CA | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Christine's Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 4138358 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Best California Movers | Poway, CA | 4321666 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Rapid Movers | San Diego, CA | 2831936 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc | Poway, CA | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Elmers Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 2986520 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Above All Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 1401188 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lakeside
18 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 245 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 188 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 237 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corovan Moving & Storage CoPoway, CA · USDOT 2114632 | 87 | 5 of 75 | 3 of 87 |
| Ackley Moving ServicesPoway, CA · USDOT 1868365 | 48 | 6 of 35 | 1 of 42 |
| A-Accurate Moving CompanyEl Cajon, CA · USDOT 2023330 | 42 | 5 of 29 | 2 of 40 |
| Cali Moving and Storage CorpSantee, CA · USDOT 2947514 | 20 | 3 of 13 | 2 of 20 |
| Hulk MoversSantee, CA · USDOT 3358690 | 16 | 3 of 11 | 5 of 16 |
| Alexgarcia Moving Service IncSantee, CA · USDOT 3335045 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lakeside
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 Lakeside: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lakeside: 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 Lakeside: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lakeside, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 132 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,810 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,810 | $12,645 – $16,860 | $14,542 – $19,389 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 132 | $594 – $792 | $683 – $911 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,999 | $8,996 – $11,994 | $10,345 – $13,793 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,359 | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,501 | $6,755 – $9,006 | $7,768 – $10,357 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,626 | $11,817 – $15,756 | $13,590 – $18,119 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,627 | $11,822 – $15,762 | $13,595 – $18,126 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,740 | $12,330 – $16,440 | $14,179 – $18,906 |
Long-distance movers in Lakeside
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Lakeside hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lakeside.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Verdugo Moving and Transport LLC | El Cajon, CA | 4461103 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alexgarcia Moving Service Inc | Santee, CA | 3335045 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hulk Movers | Santee, CA | 3358690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rhino Moving LLC | Santee, CA | 2720989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A-Accurate Moving Company | El Cajon, CA | 2023330 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | McCarthy Transfer & Storage Inc | El Cajon, CA | 2059504 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Awesome Movers | San Diego, CA | 2715339 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Ackley Moving Services | Poway, CA | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | | Move Plus | Poway, CA | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc | Poway, CA | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Elmers Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 2986520 | 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
Lakeside 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 Lakeside | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 88 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 171 mi to Lancaster | $770 – $1,026 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 99 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 108 mi to Fontana | $486 – $648 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 343 mi to Chandler | $1,544 – $2,058 |
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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lakeside, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakeside itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (El Cajon, Santee, San Diego, La Mesa 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 Lakeside?
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 Lakeside to Los Angeles, CA (about 132 miles) is $594 – $792 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lakeside?
By reported fleet, Corovan Moving & Storage Co in Poway, CA, with 88 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2114632). 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 Lakeside, CA?
0 carriers registered in Lakeside hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Lakeside 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. 11 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lakeside passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 245 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 28 of 188 vehicle inspections (14.9%), 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.