Licensed Movers in National City, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in National City 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 National City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in National City
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 44 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 National City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 44 can move you out of state. 10 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 National City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
National City Transfer & Storage
Legal name: National City Transfer & Storage Co Inc
2150 Mckinley Ave, CA 91950
- USDOT
- 56567
- MC number
- MC66993
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Padilla Moving & Logistics Inc
Legal name: Padilla Moving & Logisitics Inc
820 Mary Ct, CA 91950
- USDOT
- 4403424
- MC number
- MC1728844
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Prolific Movers LLC
910 Manchester St Apt 1, CA 91950
- USDOT
- 3737736
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
Elite Furniture Transportation LLC Dba Elite Furniture Moving
420 W16Th St, CA 91950
- USDOT
- 3092364
- MC number
- MC1311416
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of National City
Nearest first, from San Diego, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Coronado and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Flat Bid Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3177114 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | All Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 4447364 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Perfect Timing Moving Company Incorporated | San Diego, CA | 3632191 | 1 drivers | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | A2B Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4397308 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lemus Packing & Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3936420 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sunny San Diego Movers | Chula Vista, CA | 4476623 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Imperial Movers | Chula Vista, CA | 1519077 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Moving With Love | San Diego, CA | 2943162 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Packman Moving | San Diego, CA | 3916332 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | San Diego Divine Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 3964156 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Team Elite Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 4253142 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | B&L Movers & Cleaners LLC | San Diego, CA | 4574960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | One20Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4031785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Mm+M Moving and Delivery | San Diego, CA | 4075974 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rough Cutt Movers LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 4564385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Blue Dog Moving LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 3929954 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Simply Moving Plus | Lemon Grove, CA | 2752156 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Across Town Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 2375794 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | NP Moving | Lemon Grove, CA | 3563015 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Christine's Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 4138358 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Above All Movers | Lemon Grove, CA | 1401188 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Do It Moving Moverz LLC | San Diego, CA | 4327695 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | T&J Relocation Services LLC | San Diego, CA | 3839749 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Teamwork Movers Hunk O Junk | San Diego, CA | 3590470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Movex Moving Company LLC | San Diego, CA | 3785614 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Goat Packing and Moving LLC | Lemon Grove, CA | 4540606 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Champ Pro Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4017736 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | T Road Mover LLC | Lemon Grove, CA | 4420467 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Coronado Moving Copany | Coronado, CA | 817094 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | S and D Moving Services Inc | Spring Valley, CA | 3318419 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Offisavvy LLC | Spring Valley, CA | 811880 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moorco Moving & Del Sys | San Diego, CA | 3083341 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Riptide Moving and Delivery | Imperial Beach, CA | 3325761 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lit Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4379921 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Coronados Marathon Moving LLC | Imperial Beach, CA | 3677256 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Spectrum Moving and Storage | San Diego, CA | 3061315 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Truck Easy Moving & Services | San Diego, CA | 3377165 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lemus Moving Services LLC | Spring Valley, CA | 3105187 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Matadormoving LLC | San Diego, CA | 4445804 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | J&N Moving Troops Inc | Imperial, CA | 3994068 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near National City
10 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 26 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 20 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 21 driver inspections (9.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packman MovingSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3916332 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| National City Transfer & StorageNational City, CA · USDOT 56567 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 2 |
| Elite Furniture Transportation LLC Dba Elite Furniture MovingNational City, CA · USDOT 3092364 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Flat Bid Moving LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3177114 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Lemus Packing & Moving LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3936420 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| San Diego Divine Movers LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 3964156 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in National City
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 National City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in National City: 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 National City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From National City, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 136 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,829 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,829 | $12,731 – $16,974 | $14,640 – $19,520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 136 | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,018 | $9,081 – $12,108 | $10,443 – $13,924 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,374 | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,513 | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,644 | $11,898 – $15,864 | $13,683 – $18,244 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,640 | $11,880 – $15,840 | $13,662 – $18,216 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,759 | $12,416 – $16,554 | $14,278 – $19,037 |
Long-distance movers in National City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in National City hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of National City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National City Transfer & Storage | 56567 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Padilla Moving & Logistics Inc | 4403424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Team Elite Moving & Storage | Chula Vista, CA | 4253142 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | B&L Movers & Cleaners LLC | San Diego, CA | 4574960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | One20Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4031785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Mm+M Moving and Delivery | San Diego, CA | 4075974 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rough Cutt Movers LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 4564385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | T&J Relocation Services LLC | San Diego, CA | 3839749 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lit Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 4379921 | 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
National City 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 National City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 102 mi to Moreno Valley | $459 – $612 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 179 mi to Lancaster | $806 – $1,074 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 106 mi to Anaheim | $477 – $636 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 119 mi to Fontana | $536 – $714 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 358 mi to Chandler | $1,611 – $2,148 |
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 National City 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 National City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in National City, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in National City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Diego, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Coronado and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in National City?
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 National City to Los Angeles, CA (about 136 miles) is $612 – $816 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near National City?
By reported fleet, National City Transfer & Storage in National City, CA, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 56567). 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 National City, CA?
2 carriers registered in National City hold interstate operating authority, and 7 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 National City 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. 9 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near National City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 26 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 20 vehicle inspections (25.0%), 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.