Licensed Movers in Los Osos, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Los Osos with the FMCSA, and 6 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 Los Osos to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Los Osos
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 7 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 Los Osos and 6 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 7 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 Los Osos
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Busy Birds Moving & Cleaning
1881 Pine Ave, CA 93402
- USDOT
- 3687593
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Los Osos
Nearest first, from San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Paso Robles and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi |  | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi |  | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | San Luis Movers | Atascadero, CA | 2678056 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Central Coast Transfer Inc | Grover Beach, CA | 1442037 | 12 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Central Coast Moving & Storage | Paso Robles, CA | 3217239 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Los Osos
4 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 167 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 120 vehicle inspections (3.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 167 driver inspections (7.8%, 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 |
| Central Coast Moving & StoragePaso Robles, CA · USDOT 3217239 | 8 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 8 |
| 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 Los Osos
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 Los Osos: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Los Osos: 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 Los Osos: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Los Osos, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 199 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,968 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,968 | $13,356 – $17,808 | $15,359 – $20,479 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 199 | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,142 | $9,639 – $12,852 | $11,085 – $14,780 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,613 | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,780 | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,802 | $12,609 – $16,812 | $14,500 – $19,334 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,900 | $13,050 – $17,400 | $15,007 – $20,010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,905 | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
Long-distance movers in Los Osos
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Los Osos hold it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Los Osos.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | | Central Coast Moving & Storage | Paso Robles, CA | 3217239 | 6 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
Los Osos 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 Los Osos | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County, CACarpinteria moving costs | 1,448 ±318 | ≈ 115 mi to Carpinteria | $518 – $690 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,006 ±454 | ≈ 182 mi to Lancaster | $819 – $1,092 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 660 ±258 | ≈ 334 mi to Chula Vista | $1,503 – $2,004 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 645 ±462 | ≈ 619 mi to Chandler | $2,786 – $3,714 |
| Sacramento County, CASacramento moving costs | 519 ±196 | ≈ 267 mi to Sacramento | $1,202 – $1,602 |
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 Los Osos 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 Los Osos: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Los Osos, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Los Osos itself on the FMCSA register, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Paso Robles and nearby). All 7 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Los Osos?
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 Los Osos to Los Angeles, CA (about 199 miles) is $896 – $1,194 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Los Osos?
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 Los Osos, CA?
0 carriers registered in Los Osos hold 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 Los Osos 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 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Los Osos passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 7 movers listed here were inspected, 167 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 120 vehicle inspections (3.3%), 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.