Licensed Movers in Poway, CA
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Poway 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 Poway to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Poway
- 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 Poway and 40 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 50 can move you out of state. 22 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 Poway
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Corovan Moving & Storage Co
12302 Kerran Street, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 2114632
- MC number
- MC128036 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 88 trucks · 165 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Ackley Moving Services
Legal name: Ackley Enterprises Inc
13367 Kirkham Way #100, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 1868365
- MC number
- MC675281
- Fleet
- 21 trucks · 19 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
College Hunks Junk Hauling & Moving
Legal name: Mesa Move and Junk SD LLC
12600 Stowe Dr Ste 3, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 4459166
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 4
Nations Finest Commercial Moving
Legal name: Ackley Van Service LLC
12175 Paine Pl, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 3846996
- MC number
- MC589864
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 5
Move Plus
Legal name: MP Relocation Inc
11870 Community Rd #220, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 877345
- MC number
- MC383607
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 6
Best California Movers
Legal name: San Diego Best Movers Inc
12356 Mcivers Ct Ste B1, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 4321666
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 7
Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc
13026 Stowe Dr Suite A, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 877737
- MC number
- MC383831
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 8
Kometa Moving LLC
13409 Midland Rd Apt 170, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 4468272
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 9
TC Relocation LLC
14408 Garden Road, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 4009020
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
C & H Moving Inc
13200 Danielson St Suite B, CA 92064
- USDOT
- 2707573
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Poway
Nearest first, from San Diego, Escondido, Lakeside, Santee and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | American Long Distance Movers Van Lines LLC | San Diego, CA | 3688250 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Dom Angelo Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3537663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Awesome Movers | San Diego, CA | 2715339 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sitter's Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Hudson Movers | San Diego, CA | 3644791 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Grizzly Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Finch Moving | San Diego, CA | 2434969 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 4418515 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Packing Bees Movers | San Diego, CA | 3325095 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | 1st Choice Movers LLC | Lakeside, CA | 2776935 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | SD Quality Moving | San Diego, CA | 2875879 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Yota Moving Inc | San Diego, CA | 3541655 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ocean Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 3423320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Buncha Professional Movers | San Diego, CA | 3558025 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Els Family Moving | Lakeside, CA | 4372937 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Villa Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 4527539 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Alexgarcia Moving Service Inc | Santee, CA | 3335045 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | 24 7 Moving & Storage Inc | Santee, CA | 2707732 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Cali Moving and Storage Corp | Santee, CA | 2947514 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Hulk Movers | Santee, CA | 3358690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Miles Away Moving | Santee, CA | 3368521 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rhino Moving LLC | Santee, CA | 2720989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Route66 Moving and Storage LLC | San Diego, CA | 3929002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mastiff Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3566496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Home Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3474234 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Mills Van Lines | San Diego, CA | 1052359 | 108 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Discount Movers | San Diego, CA | 3391069 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | One Stop Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 1956864 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Aid-U Moving Companyaid-U Moving and Storage Company | San Diego, CA | 4111934 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | The Marathon Moving Company LLC | San Diego, CA | 3596119 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Rapid Movers | San Diego, CA | 2831936 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Must Have Movers LLC | San Diego, CA | 3826519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Max Movers Inc | San Diego, CA | 3400963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Golden State Moving Corporation | Ramona, CA | 3770648 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Butbee Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 4031245 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Chief Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 3445628 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Hall of Fame Moving Inc | Ramona, CA | 4385540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Flying Eagle Moving & Storage | San Marcos, CA | 2705335 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | A-Accurate Moving Company | El Cajon, CA | 2023330 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Poway
22 of the 50 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 289 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 223 vehicle inspections (13.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 24 of 281 driver inspections (8.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corovan Moving & Storage CoPoway, CA · USDOT 2114632 | 87 | 5 of 75 | 3 of 87 |
| Ackley Moving ServicesPoway, CA · USDOT 1868365 | 48 | 6 of 35 | 1 of 42 |
| A-Accurate Moving CompanyEl Cajon, CA · USDOT 2023330 | 42 | 5 of 29 | 2 of 40 |
| Cali Moving and Storage CorpSantee, CA · USDOT 2947514 | 20 | 3 of 13 | 2 of 20 |
| Hulk MoversSantee, CA · USDOT 3358690 | 16 | 3 of 11 | 5 of 16 |
| Finch MovingSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2434969 | 14 | 0 of 13 | 1 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Poway
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 Poway: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Poway: 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 Poway: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Poway, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 119 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,813 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,813 | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 119 | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,000 | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,366 | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,509 | $6,791 – $9,054 | $7,809 – $10,412 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,630 | $11,835 – $15,780 | $13,610 – $18,147 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,636 | $11,862 – $15,816 | $13,641 – $18,188 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,743 | $12,344 – $16,458 | $14,195 – $18,927 |
Long-distance movers in Poway
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Poway hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Poway.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Ackley Moving Services | 1868365 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | | Move Plus | 877345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Atlas Transfer and Storage Company Inc | 877737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Awesome Movers | San Diego, CA | 2715339 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sitter's Movers | Escondido, CA | 3763410 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Grizzly Moving LLC | San Diego, CA | 2642040 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Gorilla Movers | San Diego, CA | 3801918 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Alexgarcia Moving Service Inc | Santee, CA | 3335045 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Hulk Movers | Santee, CA | 3358690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rhino Moving LLC | Santee, CA | 2720989 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | One Stop Moving & Storage Inc | San Diego, CA | 1956864 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Golden State Moving Corporation | Ramona, CA | 3770648 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | A-Accurate Moving Company | El Cajon, CA | 2023330 | 11 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 San Diego County
Poway 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 Poway | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 15,263 ±2,340 | ≈ 76 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 8,898 ±761 | ≈ 158 mi to Lancaster | $711 – $948 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 6,978 ±1,357 | ≈ 86 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 6,204 ±739 | ≈ 95 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,206 ±1,126 | ≈ 350 mi to Chandler | $1,575 – $2,100 |
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 Poway 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 Poway: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Poway, CA?
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Poway itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Diego, Escondido, Lakeside, Santee 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 Poway?
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 Poway to Los Angeles, CA (about 119 miles) is $536 – $714 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Poway?
By reported fleet, Mills Van Lines in San Diego, CA, with 108 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1052359). 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 Poway, CA?
3 carriers registered in Poway hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Poway 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 Poway passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 50 movers listed here were inspected, 289 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 30 of 223 vehicle inspections (13.5%), 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.