Licensed Movers in Oakland, CA
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Oakland 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 Oakland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Oakland
- 10
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 50 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
10 licensed movers are registered in Oakland and 40 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 50 can move you out of state. 28 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 22,753 people a year move to Alameda County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Oakland
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
West Coast Moving Systems Inc
745 85Th Ave Suite M, CA 94621
- USDOT
- 3071646
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Nexus Moving Company LLC
5627 Telegraph Ave St 356, CA 94609
- USDOT
- 4385210
- MC number
- MC1719656
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Paradise Moving Service LLC
963 61St Pl, CA 94608
- USDOT
- 4326172
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Paradise Moving & Storage LLC
5627 Telegraph Ave Ste 157, CA 94609
- USDOT
- 3422524
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 5
A&W Moving
Legal name: A and W Moving Service
3503 San Leandro St, CA 94601
- USDOT
- 3145018
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 6
Pedro's Moving Services Inc
2607 60Th Ave, CA 94605
- USDOT
- 2619901
- MC number
- MC1008542 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 7
Thrifty Movers Inc
745 85Th Ave Suite M, CA 94621
- USDOT
- 2941036
- MC number
- MC1537590
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 8
Moving & Labor Cesar
Legal name: Moving & Labor Cesar LLC
4639 Fairfax Ave, CA 94601
- USDOT
- 3395681
- MC number
- MC1092108 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 9
Redtop Moving Services
Legal name: Big City Transportation Inc
484 Lake Park Ave # 567, CA 94610
- USDOT
- 3202991
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 10
Yak & Yeti Movers
Legal name: Yak and Yeti LLC
638 Webster St Ste 430, CA 94607
- USDOT
- 4241609
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Oakland
Nearest first, from Alameda, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Francisco and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Sweet Lemon Moving Services | Alameda, CA | 3277021 | 8 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | NCS Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Aliye Moving and Delivery LLC | Emeryville, CA | 4411289 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ship Shape Moving | Berkeley, CA | 3549568 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All Together Moving | Berkeley, CA | 2694633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Route 66 Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3070307 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Mr Palm Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3620093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Coleman Relocations LLC | Berkeley, CA | 3327953 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Gentlemen Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4544784 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | L&S Moving LLC | Albany, CA | 4333890 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Happy Family Moving Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4141548 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Timely Transfer LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4382150 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Superman Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4120363 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | 5 Smart Movers Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3887329 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | San Francisco, CA | 289919 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Celtic Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 2849871 | 10 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3979323 | 8 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Shannon Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 4005225 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Northstar Moving Company | San Leandro, CA | 2970828 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Corrib Moving & Storage Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3266994 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pat Ryan Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2603444 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Tri-Star Office Moving Inc | San Francisco, CA | 4326355 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Winter Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2032816 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Irish Express Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3094806 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Universal Movers LLC | San Leandro, CA | 2534165 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | My Move & Cross Country Movers | San Leandro, CA | 2626333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Iron Man Moving | San Francisco, CA | 2976453 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Caremore Moving and Storage LLC | San Francisco, CA | 2708774 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Run Run Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3067720 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | MF Moving & Delivery Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3672836 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Lightning Van Lines Inc | San Leandro, CA | 1176334 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Mayan Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3613619 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Virtuous Moving Services LLC | San Leandro, CA | 3778928 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tonys Moving Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3769684 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Forward | San Francisco, CA | 4372199 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Honest & Fast Movers | San Francisco, CA | 2204138 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Orbit Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, CA | 369367 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Oakland
28 of the 50 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 122 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 92 vehicle inspections (17.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 120 driver inspections (11.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Moving Systems IncOakland, CA · USDOT 3071646 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 13 |
| Universal Movers LLCSan Leandro, CA · USDOT 2534165 | 12 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 12 |
| Thrifty Movers IncOakland, CA · USDOT 2941036 | 11 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 11 |
| Northstar Moving CompanySan Leandro, CA · USDOT 2970828 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| Route 66 MovingSan Francisco, CA · USDOT 3070307 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| MF Moving & Delivery Services LLCSan Francisco, CA · USDOT 3672836 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Oakland
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: $1,800 – $2,400 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Oakland cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Oakland
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Oakland hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Oakland cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nexus Moving Company LLC | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Thrifty Movers Inc | 2941036 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | San Francisco, CA | 289919 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | | Shannon Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 4005225 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Northstar Moving Company | San Leandro, CA | 2970828 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Corrib Moving & Storage Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3266994 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Winter Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 2032816 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Universal Movers LLC | San Leandro, CA | 2534165 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | My Move & Cross Country Movers | San Leandro, CA | 2626333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | MF Moving & Delivery Services LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3672836 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Alameda County
Oakland is in Alameda County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 31,574 people a year leaving Alameda County for another state, most often for Texas (about 3,237), Oregon (about 2,898) and Washington (about 2,770), while about 22,753 (±1,601) 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Oakland, CA?
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Oakland itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Alameda, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Francisco and nearby). All 50 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland to Los Angeles, CA (about 400 miles) is $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Oakland?
By reported fleet, Delancey Street Moving & Transportation in San Francisco, CA, with 13 trucks on its filing (USDOT 289919). 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 Oakland, CA?
2 carriers registered in Oakland 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 Oakland 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. 13 of the 50 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Oakland passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 28 of the 50 movers listed here were inspected, 122 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 92 vehicle inspections (17.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Alameda County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 22,753 (±1,601) a year from other states, about 20,564 (±1,768) from abroad and about 61,410 (±2,194) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Contra Costa County (about 16,478 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.