Licensed Movers in Palo Alto, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palo Alto
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Palo Alto and 40 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 33,627 people a year move to Santa Clara County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Palo Alto
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
California Loyal Movers
Legal name: CLM International Inc
999 Commercial St Ste 206, CA 94303
- USDOT
- 2020505
- MC number
- MC710992 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Palo Alto
Nearest first, from Mountain View, Los Altos, East Paloalto, East Palo Alto and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A2B Movers 2 | Mountain View, CA | 3981676 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Flash Movers LLC | Mountain View, CA | 3038257 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rosado Movers | Mountain View, CA | 2619282 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rosado Movers | Mountain View, CA | 4294488 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | MC Movers LLC | Mountain View, CA | 2890520 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | 360 Degree Movers | Mountain View, CA | 2890931 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bulky Movers | Los Altos, CA | 3853749 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Handle With Care Moving | Mountain View, CA | 2703033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Joshua's Moving Packing Services LLC | East Paloalto, CA | 3184868 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M M Movers | East Palo Alto, CA | 2722339 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Calli Moving & Trucking LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 4214018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tetris Moving Systems LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 3206023 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Contract Movers LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 3175110 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Excellence Mover | Sunnyvale, CA | 3702649 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lily's Moving Services LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A Dependable Moving Company | Cupertino, CA | 1533365 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shift and Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Formosa Mover LLC | Sunnyvale, CA | 3651824 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Trouble Free Moving LLC | Sunnyvale, CA | 3995891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Top Line Movers LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | TL Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Caylo Moving & Hauling LLC | Sunnyvale, CA | 6913252 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Best San Francisco Movers Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 4476901 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Solutions Inc | Newark, CA | 1829978 | 18 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | You Move Me Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | 2705610 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mav Moving LLC | Newark, CA | 4340425 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Movers R Here Moving | Newark, CA | 3247630 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | E-House Moving LLC | Newark, CA | 3789607 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Goodday Moving LLC | Newark, CA | 4437320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | SV Pro Movers LLC | Newark, CA | 4493681 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Tonys Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3308547 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Sky Breeze Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3818855 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Tetris Moving LLC | Santa Clara, CA | 2711463 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Palo Alto
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 47 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 32 vehicle inspections (6.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 47 driver inspections (17.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2Bmovers3Santa Clara, CA · USDOT 4208738 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Formosa Mover LLCSunnyvale, CA · USDOT 3651824 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
| Spartan Moving Systems IncSanta Clara, CA · USDOT 1783494 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Excellence MoverSunnyvale, CA · USDOT 3702649 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
| Mav Moving LLCNewark, CA · USDOT 4340425 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| Budget MoversSan Carlos, CA · USDOT 1692045 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Palo Alto: 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 Palo Alto: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Palo Alto, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 371 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,000 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,986 | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 371 | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,157 | $9,707 – $12,942 | $11,162 – $14,883 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,706 | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,892 | $8,514 – $11,352 | $9,791 – $13,055 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,831 | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,000 | $13,500 – $18,000 | $15,525 – $20,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,928 | $13,176 – $17,568 | $15,152 – $20,203 |
Long-distance movers in Palo Alto
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Palo Alto hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Palo Alto.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Handle With Care Moving | Mountain View, CA | 2703033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mav Moving LLC | Newark, CA | 4340425 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Santa Clara County
Palo Alto sits in Santa Clara County, CA, home to about 1,905,334 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 33,627 (±1,873) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,431 (±2,189) from abroad and about 45,285 (±2,493) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 39,100 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Palo Alto | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 11,575 ±1,281 | ≈ 15 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| San Mateo County, CADaly City moving costs | 8,832 ±1,122 | ≈ 31 mi to Daly City | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco County, CASan Francisco moving costs | 4,693 ±747 | ≈ 36 mi to San Francisco | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Cruz County, CASanta Cruz moving costs | 4,402 ±799 | ≈ 35 mi to Santa Cruz | $515 – $859 |
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 4,042 ±855 | ≈ 47 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Alameda County, CA (about 8,231), San Mateo County, CA (about 6,043) and Los Angeles County, CA (about 5,413). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 5,589), Washington (about 4,618) and Oregon (about 3,159); the largest flows in come from New York (about 3,487), Texas (about 2,625) and Washington (about 2,505).
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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palo Alto, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Palo Alto itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mountain View, Los Altos, East Paloalto, East Palo Alto and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto to Los Angeles, CA (about 371 miles) is $1,670 – $2,226 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palo Alto?
By reported fleet, Moving Solutions Inc in Newark, CA, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1829978). 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 Palo Alto, CA?
0 carriers registered in Palo Alto hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Palo Alto 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. 5 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Palo Alto passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 47 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 32 vehicle inspections (6.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Clara County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 33,627 (±1,873) a year from other states, about 32,431 (±2,189) from abroad and about 45,285 (±2,493) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Alameda County (about 11,575 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.