Licensed Movers in Madera, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Madera with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Madera to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Madera
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 15 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 Madera and 14 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 15 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 1,073 people a year move to Madera County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Madera
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Expert Movers LLC
405 Fig St, CA 93638
- USDOT
- 4045645
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Madera
Nearest first, from Fresno, Clovis and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mi |  | Economy Movers | Fresno, CA | 1011944 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Lighthouse Moving & Storage LLC | Fresno, CA | 4309724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Flores Distributing | Fresno, CA | 2915306 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Rapid Johnny Movers LLC | Fresno, CA | 3720238 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Valley Movers Enterprise LLC | Fresno, CA | 4301137 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Rapid Moving and Trucking LLC | Fresno, CA | 3961177 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Atlas Moving Services LLC | Fresno, CA | 3972393 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | White's Moving & Storage Inc | Fresno, CA | 813629 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Dickey Transfer & Storage Inc | Fresno, CA | 164766 | 8 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Action Movers | Clovis, CA | 3469231 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Elite Relocations Inc | Clovis, CA | 3347799 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Courtesy Moving and Storage | Fresno, CA | 4056025 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Fresno | Fresno, CA | 4375248 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | LG Moving | Fresno, CA | 4139825 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Madera
6 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 15 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 19 driver inspections (31.6%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Moving & Storage LLCFresno, CA · USDOT 4309724 | 10 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 10 |
| Courtesy Moving and StorageFresno, CA · USDOT 4056025 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving FresnoFresno, CA · USDOT 4375248 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Economy MoversFresno, CA · USDOT 1011944 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Expert Movers LLCMadera, CA · USDOT 4045645 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Valley Movers Enterprise LLCFresno, CA · USDOT 4301137 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Madera
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 Madera: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Madera: 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 Madera: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Madera, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 264 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,874 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,874 | $12,933 – $17,244 | $14,873 – $19,831 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 264 | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,046 | $9,207 – $12,276 | $10,588 – $14,117 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,572 | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,756 | $7,902 – $10,536 | $9,087 – $12,116 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,715 | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,865 | $12,893 – $17,190 | $14,826 – $19,768 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,814 | $12,663 – $16,884 | $14,562 – $19,417 |
Long-distance movers in Madera
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Madera hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Madera.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mi | | Economy Movers | Fresno, CA | 1011944 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Lighthouse Moving & Storage LLC | Fresno, CA | 4309724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Fresno | Fresno, CA | 4375248 | 3 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 Madera County
Madera sits in Madera County, CA, home to about 154,289 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,073 (±436) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 633 (±287) from abroad and about 7,756 (±860) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,249 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Madera | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County, CAFresno moving costs | 2,341 ±608 | ≈ 27 mi to Fresno | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 1,578 ±247 | ≈ 287 mi to Fontana | $1,292 – $1,722 |
| Merced County, CADelhi moving costs | 562 ±245 | ≈ 58 mi to Delhi | $515 – $859 |
| Marin County, CANovato moving costs | 505 ±331 | ≈ 181 mi to Novato | $815 – $1,086 |
| Kings County, CAHanford moving costs | 374 ±394* | ≈ 58 mi to Hanford | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Fresno County, CA (about 2,623), Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,393) and Merced County, CA (about 393). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Colorado (about 177), Arizona (about 148) and Nevada (about 128); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 185), Florida (about 185) and Colorado (about 166).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Madera 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 Madera: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Madera, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Madera itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fresno, Clovis and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Madera?
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 Madera to Los Angeles, CA (about 264 miles) is $1,188 – $1,584 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Madera?
By reported fleet, Courtesy Moving and Storage in Fresno, CA, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4056025). 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 Madera, CA?
0 carriers registered in Madera hold interstate operating authority, and 3 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 Madera 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. 3 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Madera passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 15 vehicle inspections (33.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Madera County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,073 (±436) a year from other states, about 633 (±287) from abroad and about 7,756 (±860) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Fresno County (about 2,341 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.