Licensed Movers in Palm Desert, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Palm Desert with the FMCSA, and 15 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 Palm Desert to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palm Desert
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 20 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Palm Desert and 15 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 20 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 26,768 people a year move to Riverside County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Palm Desert
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
King Kahn Faimly Moving Company
Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC
44100 Monterey Ave Ste 216R, CA 92260
- USDOT
- 3317953
- MC number
- MC1258062
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLC
12 Via Dulcinea, CA 92260
- USDOT
- 3052631
- MC number
- MC50657
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Angelos Movingf Services Inc
Legal name: Angelos Delivery and Moving Services Inc
74130 Primrose Dr, CA 92260
- USDOT
- 3395921
- MC number
- MC1143612 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
National Pro Movers
Legal name: Arrow Trucking LLC
77583 El Duna Ct Suite H, CA 92211
- USDOT
- 2477609
- MC number
- MC857145
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
- 5
MFL Moving Inc
76904 Oklahoma Ave, CA 92211
- USDOT
- 2715715
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Palm Desert
Nearest first, from Rancho Mirage, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Cathedral City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Exprees Moving & Delivery | Rancho Mirage, CA | 4022341 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Desert Moving Company & Storage | Indio, CA | 825894 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Palm Desert Delivery Co Sigavan Moving Systems | Bermuda Dunes, CA | 2606392 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | City to City Moving Company Inc | Indio, CA | 3521013 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | On Time Moving Services | Cathedral City, CA | 1266880 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Aces Moving Pros Inc | Indio, CA | 2193249 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | SD Moving Services LLC | Cathedral City, CA | 2713134 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Samson Moving Corporation | Cathedral City, CA | 2641093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Four Directions Moving & Transportation | Indio, CA | 3802528 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Macias Movers LLC | Cathedral City, CA | 4528742 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big T Delivery & Relocation Services | Cathedral City, CA | 2711666 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Anjs Moving & Delivery | Palm Springs, CA | 2701029 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Sq Moving Company | Desert Hot Spring, CA | 3307268 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A Class Movers | Dsrt Hot Springs, CA | 3277569 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | On Point Moving Inc | Idyllwild, CA | 3477552 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Palm Desert
9 of the 20 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 25 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 38 driver inspections (10.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLCPalm Desert, CA · USDOT 3052631 | 17 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 17 |
| King Kahn Faimly Moving CompanyPalm Desert, CA · USDOT 3317953 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 8 |
| Big T Delivery & Relocation ServicesCathedral City, CA · USDOT 2711666 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Desert Moving Company & StorageIndio, CA · USDOT 825894 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| On Time Moving ServicesCathedral City, CA · USDOT 1266880 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Sq Moving CompanyDesert Hot Spring, CA · USDOT 3307268 | 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 Palm Desert
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 Palm Desert: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Palm Desert: 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 Palm Desert: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Palm Desert, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 128 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,747 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,747 | $12,362 – $16,482 | $14,216 – $18,954 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 128 | $576 – $768 | $662 – $883 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,932 | $8,694 – $11,592 | $9,998 – $13,331 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,319 | $5,936 – $7,914 | $6,826 – $9,101 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,471 | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,566 | $11,547 – $15,396 | $13,279 – $17,705 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,596 | $11,682 – $15,576 | $13,434 – $17,912 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,679 | $12,056 – $16,074 | $13,864 – $18,485 |
Long-distance movers in Palm Desert
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Palm Desert hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Palm Desert.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Kahn Faimly Moving Company | 3317953 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Labranos Family Moving and Storage LLC | 3052631 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | National Pro Movers | 2477609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | | Desert Moving Company & Storage | Indio, CA | 825894 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | On Time Moving Services | Cathedral City, CA | 1266880 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Aces Moving Pros Inc | Indio, CA | 2193249 | 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 to and from Riverside County
Palm Desert sits in Riverside County, CA, home to about 2,411,845 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 26,768 (±1,875) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 10,269 (±1,036) from abroad and about 90,386 (±4,781) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 36,143 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Palm Desert | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 18,899 ±2,121 | ≈ 79 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 10,232 ±1,091 | ≈ 143 mi to Lancaster | $644 – $858 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 9,536 ±1,249 | ≈ 94 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 8,201 ±1,135 | ≈ 100 mi to Chula Vista | $515 – $859 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 2,651 ±799 | ≈ 203 mi to Henderson | $914 – $1,218 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 23,292), San Bernardino County, CA (about 19,021) and Orange County, CA (about 18,321). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 5,667), Texas (about 3,131) and Nevada (about 3,032); the largest flows in come from Arizona (about 2,838), Washington (about 2,718) and Texas (about 1,925).
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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palm Desert, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Palm Desert itself on the FMCSA register, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rancho Mirage, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Cathedral City and nearby). All 20 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert to Los Angeles, CA (about 128 miles) is $576 – $768 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palm Desert?
By reported fleet, Desert Moving Company & Storage in Indio, CA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 825894). 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 Palm Desert, CA?
3 carriers registered in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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. 6 of the 20 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Palm Desert passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 20 movers listed here were inspected, 38 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 25 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Riverside County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 26,768 (±1,875) a year from other states, about 10,269 (±1,036) from abroad and about 90,386 (±4,781) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to San Bernardino County (about 18,899 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.