Licensed Movers in Richmond, CA
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Richmond 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 Richmond to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Richmond
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 46 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
6 licensed movers are registered in Richmond and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 46 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 11,589 people a year move to Contra Costa County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Richmond
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Foster Van Lines Inc
167 South Second Street, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 80386
- MC number
- MC126666
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Foster Moving Systems Inc
167 S 2Nd St, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 252932
- MC number
- MC174124
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1984
- 3
Orbit Moving & Storage Inc
167 South Second St, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 369367
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1989
- 4
SFC Moving Co
1430 Cutting Blvd, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 3608026
- MC number
- MC1290556
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 5
Heavy Moving and Storage
Legal name: Hustle Consulting LLC
15501 San Pablo Ave Suite G219, CA 94806
- USDOT
- 3625237
- MC number
- MC1239844 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 6
JH Moving
Legal name: JH Moving LLC
6214 Sutter Ave, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 4242552
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Richmond
Nearest first, from San Pablo, Elcerrito, El Cerrito, Albany and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Tibet Movers LLC | Elcerrito, CA | 4169464 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Boutique Moving Services LLC | El Cerrito, CA | 3364883 | 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 | All Together Moving | Berkeley, CA | 2694633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Coleman Relocations LLC | Berkeley, CA | 3327953 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage | San Rafael, CA | 2611854 | 18 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ship Shape Moving | Berkeley, CA | 3549568 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | NCS Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Paradise Moving Service LLC | Oakland, CA | 4326172 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Bay Area Moving & Storage | Rodeo, CA | 2766678 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Route 66 Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3070307 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Mr Palm Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3620093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gentlemen Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4544784 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Aliye Moving and Delivery LLC | Emeryville, CA | 4411289 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Paradise Moving & Storage LLC | Oakland, CA | 3422524 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Yak & Yeti Movers | Oakland, CA | 4241609 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Waters Moving & Storage Inc | Martinez, CA | 1125579 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | A and P Moving Inc | Novato, CA | 4475931 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Quantum Moving | Martinez, CA | 3163557 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Seven Bridges Moving | Martinez, CA | 4511838 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Forward | San Francisco, CA | 4372199 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Happy Family Moving Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4141548 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Onyx Relocation Services LLC | Novato, CA | 3576896 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Timely Transfer LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4382150 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | 5 Smart Movers Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3887329 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | J&L Moving | Novato, CA | 4402765 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Zamora Movers | Pacheco, CA | 2160634 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pyramid Movers | Martinez, CA | 2758955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Birch Circle Movers | San Rafael, CA | 3039518 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | North Bay Moving and Storage | San Rafael, CA | 3044325 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Scorpion Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3501470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | 707655 | Vallejo, CA | 3293629 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Bays Moving Solutions LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4365772 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | California Express Moving LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4056562 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Redtop Moving Services | Oakland, CA | 3202991 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Richmond
19 of the 46 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 100 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 79 vehicle inspections (5.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 100 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Moving & Storage IncMartinez, CA · USDOT 1125579 | 24 | 1 of 22 | 1 of 24 |
| Ocd Moving ServicesSan Pablo, CA · USDOT 2597230 | 15 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 15 |
| Route 66 MovingSan Francisco, CA · USDOT 3070307 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Quantum MovingMartinez, CA · USDOT 3163557 | 8 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 8 |
| NCS Moving ServicesEmeryville, CA · USDOT 1836217 | 5 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| Birch Circle MoversSan Rafael, CA · USDOT 3039518 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Richmond
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 Richmond: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Richmond: 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 Richmond: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Richmond, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 413 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,018 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,983 | $13,424 – $17,898 | $15,437 – $20,583 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 413 | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,155 | $9,698 – $12,930 | $11,152 – $14,870 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,725 | $7,763 – $10,350 | $8,927 – $11,902 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,914 | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,832 | $12,744 – $16,992 | $14,656 – $19,541 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,018 | $13,581 – $18,108 | $15,618 – $20,824 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,927 | $13,172 – $17,562 | $15,147 – $20,196 |
Long-distance movers in Richmond
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Richmond hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Richmond.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster Van Lines Inc | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Foster Moving Systems Inc | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 | Heavy Moving and Storage | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Nexus Moving Company LLC | Oakland, CA | 4385210 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Waters Moving & Storage Inc | Martinez, CA | 1125579 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pyramid Movers | Martinez, CA | 2758955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 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 Contra Costa County
Richmond sits in Contra Costa County, CA, home to about 1,136,620 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 11,589 (±1,014) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,853 (±1,126) from abroad and about 44,053 (±2,232) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,589 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Richmond | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 7,776 ±838 | ≈ 46 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Solano County, CAVallejo moving costs | 4,083 ±824 | ≈ 14 mi to Vallejo | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento County, CASacramento moving costs | 3,183 ±788 | ≈ 75 mi to Sacramento | $515 – $859 |
| San Joaquin County, CAStockton moving costs | 2,122 ±593 | ≈ 67 mi to Stockton | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 2,026 ±499 | ≈ 378 mi to Lancaster | $1,701 – $2,268 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Alameda County, CA (about 16,478), San Francisco County, CA (about 5,568) and Santa Clara County, CA (about 4,042). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 3,676), Oregon (about 1,563) and Washington (about 1,542); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 952), Oregon (about 833) and New York (about 728).
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 Richmond 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 Richmond: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Richmond, CA?
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Richmond itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Pablo, Elcerrito, El Cerrito, Albany and nearby). All 46 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Richmond?
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 Richmond to Los Angeles, CA (about 413 miles) is $1,859 – $2,478 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Richmond?
By reported fleet, Waters Moving & Storage Inc in Martinez, CA, with 35 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1125579). 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 Richmond, CA?
3 carriers registered in Richmond hold interstate operating authority, and 7 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 Richmond 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. 10 of the 46 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Richmond passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 46 movers listed here were inspected, 100 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 79 vehicle inspections (5.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Contra Costa County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,589 (±1,014) a year from other states, about 8,853 (±1,126) from abroad and about 44,053 (±2,232) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Alameda County (about 7,776 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.