Licensed Movers in Palmdale, CA
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Palmdale 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 Palmdale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palmdale
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 45 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 Palmdale and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 45 can move you out of state. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 97,549 people a year move to Los Angeles County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Palmdale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Davenport NYC Moving Service
Legal name: Donald Davenport Enterprise LLC
37537 Cloverwood Court, CA 93552
- USDOT
- 1395179
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
On Time Movers Express LLC
2729 Stephanie Ave, CA 93551
- USDOT
- 4568810
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 3
Moving Company
Legal name: A&B Moving Company LLC
38707 12Th St E Apt 7, CA 93550
- USDOT
- 4241820
- MC number
- MC1708011
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Bro S 4 Moving Services LLC
3800 Chalone Dr, CA 93550
- USDOT
- 4392492
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 5
Cobras Moving LLC
4350 Club Vista Dr, CA 93551
- USDOT
- 4579573
- MC number
- MC1823760
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Palmdale
Nearest first, from Lancaster, Acton, Landcaster, Quartz Hill and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Leo's Trucking & Moving LLC | Lancaster, CA | 9348380 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | The American Dream Moving & Storage LLC | Acton, CA | 2722770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Joanne Pedrow | Lancaster, CA | 50232 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Wraptime Moving LLC | Lancaster, CA | 3842810 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | D & L Movers | Lancaster, CA | 1170163 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Watson Relocation LLC | Landcaster, CA | 1993273 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Universal Moving Systems Inc | Lancaster, CA | 4109320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | C&C Moving Specialist LLC | Lancaster, CA | 4088567 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | A1 Moving and Transit LLC | Quartz Hill, CA | 4374453 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Stear Moving Company LLC | Canyon Country, CA | 4315615 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Splendid Moving LLC | Santa Clarita, CA | 3724355 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Best in the West Moving and Storage | Canyon Country, CA | 2432650 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Green Mountain Moving & Storage | Sylmar, CA | 2272184 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Meza Movers Inc | Sylmar, CA | 2882126 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Big Brothers Moving & Delivery Inc | Sylmar, CA | 3024710 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | CM Moving Company | Sylmar, CA | 3928300 | 2 drivers | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Triple M Logistics and Transfer Inc | Sylmar, CA | 2905292 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Loft Moving Inc | Sylmar, CA | 4092815 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | All Service Moving LLC | Sylmar, CA | 3345521 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Sterling Moving and Storage | Lake View Terrace, CA | 1182568 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Alfredos Moving Services | Sylmar, CA | 3986373 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Affordable Quality Moving & Storage Company Inc | Santa Clarita, CA | 659014 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | C & M Relocation Service | Van Nuys, CA | 1005481 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | J&G Full Service Moving LLC | Santa Clarita, CA | 3700355 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Professional Moving Company | Santa Clarita, CA | 3052150 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Good Job Movers | Santa Clarita, CA | 4451311 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Master Movers LLC | Glendale, CA | 4059582 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Happy Moving LLC | La Crescenta, CA | 4353754 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Local Moving Services Inc | Valencia, CA | 2852465 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | B and A Movers LLC | Newhall, CA | 4178232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Russell's Moving and Storage Inc | San Fernando, CA | 1633060 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 28 mi | Neatly Moving & Storage | San Fernando, CA | 2306227 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Hawaiian Van Lines | San Fernando, CA | 932259 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc | Pacoima, CA | 2275944 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Altar Boys Moving | Pacoima, CA | 2824890 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Elite Moving & Storage | Sun Valley, CA | 1360438 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Barahona's Professional Moving & Storage LLC | Sun Valley, CA | 3241151 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 29 mi | One Moving Kind of Guy Tom's Marathon Movers | Pacoima, CA | 3425720 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Andy's Transfer & Storage | Glendale, CA | 34378 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Lap Movers | Sun Valley, CA | 3194473 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Palmdale
20 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 219 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 141 vehicle inspections (5.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 27 of 204 driver inspections (13.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altar Boys MovingPacoima, CA · USDOT 2824890 | 63 | 3 of 33 | 5 of 56 |
| J&G Full Service Moving LLCSanta Clarita, CA · USDOT 3700355 | 27 | 0 of 18 | 5 of 27 |
| B and A Movers LLCNewhall, CA · USDOT 4178232 | 25 | 1 of 9 | 3 of 22 |
| Affordable Quality Moving & Storage Company IncSanta Clarita, CA · USDOT 659014 | 18 | 0 of 14 | 2 of 18 |
| Russell's Moving and Storage IncSan Fernando, CA · USDOT 1633060 | 11 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 11 |
| One Moving Kind of Guy Tom's Marathon MoversPacoima, CA · USDOT 3425720 | 11 | 1 of 10 | 2 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Palmdale
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 Palmdale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Palmdale: 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 Palmdale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Palmdale, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 44 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,826 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,826 | $12,717 – $16,956 | $14,625 – $19,499 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 44 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,004 | $9,018 – $12,024 | $10,371 – $13,828 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,433 | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,595 | $7,178 – $9,570 | $8,254 – $11,005 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,651 | $11,930 – $15,906 | $13,719 – $18,292 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,717 | $12,227 – $16,302 | $14,060 – $18,747 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,760 | $12,420 – $16,560 | $14,283 – $19,044 |
Long-distance movers in Palmdale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Palmdale holds it and 18 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Palmdale.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moving Company | 4241820 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Leo's Trucking & Moving LLC | Lancaster, CA | 9348380 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | The American Dream Moving & Storage LLC | Acton, CA | 2722770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Universal Moving Systems Inc | Lancaster, CA | 4109320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Stear Moving Company LLC | Canyon Country, CA | 4315615 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | | Affordable Quality Moving & Storage Company Inc | Santa Clarita, CA | 659014 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | J&G Full Service Moving LLC | Santa Clarita, CA | 3700355 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Professional Moving Company | Santa Clarita, CA | 3052150 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | B and A Movers LLC | Newhall, CA | 4178232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Russell's Moving and Storage Inc | San Fernando, CA | 1633060 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 28 mi | Neatly Moving & Storage | San Fernando, CA | 2306227 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Hawaiian Van Lines | San Fernando, CA | 932259 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc | Pacoima, CA | 2275944 | 17 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 Los Angeles County
Palmdale sits in Los Angeles County, CA, home to about 9,934,933 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 97,549 (±3,221) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 143,884 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Palmdale | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 38,761 ±2,562 | ≈ 64 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 34,920 ±2,839 | ≈ 58 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 23,292 ±2,434 | ≈ 81 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 12,873 ±1,782 | ≈ 232 mi to Henderson | $1,044 – $1,392 |
| Kern County, CABakersfield moving costs | 10,503 ±1,253 | ≈ 87 mi to Bakersfield | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Orange County, CA (about 23,839), San Bernardino County, CA (about 15,590) and Riverside County, CA (about 10,232). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 19,933), Nevada (about 14,025) and Arizona (about 13,182); the largest flows in come from New York (about 13,131), Texas (about 7,766) and Illinois (about 5,314).
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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palmdale, CA?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Palmdale itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lancaster, Acton, Landcaster, Quartz Hill and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Palmdale?
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 Palmdale to Dallas, TX (about 1,433 miles) is $6,449 – $8,598 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palmdale?
By reported fleet, Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc in Pacoima, CA, with 17 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2275944). 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 Palmdale, CA?
1 carrier registered in Palmdale holds interstate operating authority, and 18 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 Palmdale 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. 19 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Palmdale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 20 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 219 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 141 vehicle inspections (5.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Los Angeles County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 97,549 (±3,221) a year from other states, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Orange County (about 38,761 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.