Licensed Movers in Merced, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Merced with the FMCSA, and 7 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 Merced to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merced
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 11 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Merced and 7 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 11 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 2,108 people a year move to Merced County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Merced
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Merced Moving Helpers Inc
2752 Beachwood Dr, CA 95348
- USDOT
- 3612234
- MC number
- MC1230798
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Ability Movers LLC
820 W 22Nd St, CA 95340
- USDOT
- 4285874
- MC number
- MC1666824
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
All in A Day Moving Services
CA 95340
- USDOT
- 3861667
- MC number
- MC1410881
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 4
Central Valley Movers
CA 95340
- USDOT
- 4226234
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Merced
Nearest first, from Atwater, Turlock, Hughson, Madera and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi |  | Alphia's Movers | Atwater, CA | 4500636 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Renaissance Van Lines | Atwater, CA | 4107989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Golden State Moving Pros LLC | Turlock, CA | 4545596 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Sals Moving Services LLC | Turlock, CA | 3665661 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | First Class Moving Company LLC | Turlock, CA | 2537863 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Anchor Relocation Service Inc | Hughson, CA | 3629780 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Expert Movers LLC | Madera, CA | 4045645 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Merced
4 of the 11 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 10 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 8 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 10 driver inspections (20.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Moving Helpers IncMerced, CA · USDOT 3612234 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Renaissance Van LinesAtwater, CA · USDOT 4107989 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Sals Moving Services LLCTurlock, CA · USDOT 3665661 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
| Expert Movers LLCMadera, CA · USDOT 4045645 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Merced
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$56 per mover per hour in California in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $859 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,587. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,350 – $1,800 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Merced cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Merced
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Merced holds it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Merced cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ability Movers LLC | 4285874 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | | Alphia's Movers | Atwater, CA | 4500636 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Renaissance Van Lines | Atwater, CA | 4107989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Golden State Moving Pros LLC | Turlock, CA | 4545596 | 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 out of Merced County
Merced is in Merced County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,176 people a year leaving Merced County for another state, most often for Texas (about 461), Iowa (about 351) and Oregon (about 321), while about 2,108 (±672) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Merced 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 Merced: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Merced, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Merced itself on the FMCSA register, and 7 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Atwater, Turlock, Hughson, Madera and nearby). All 11 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Merced?
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 Merced to Los Angeles, CA (about 300 miles) is $1,350 – $1,800 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Merced?
By reported fleet, Golden State Moving Pros LLC in Turlock, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4545596). 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 Merced, CA?
1 carrier registered in Merced holds 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 Merced 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 11 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Merced passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 11 movers listed here were inspected, 10 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 8 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Merced County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,108 (±672) a year from other states, about 1,381 (±495) from abroad and about 11,756 (±1,709) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Stanislaus County (about 1,807 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.