Licensed Movers in Salinas, CA
15 household-goods carriers are registered in Salinas with the FMCSA, and 12 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 Salinas to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Salinas
- 15
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 27 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
15 licensed movers are registered in Salinas and 12 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 27 can move you out of state. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 8,510 people a year move to Monterey County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Salinas
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Monterey Transfer & Storage Inc
414 West Market Street, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 1281833
- MC number
- MC495019
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
Scarr Moving & Storage Inc
1353 Dayton St, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 44159
- MC number
- MC139811
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 3
Southbay Moving Systems
Legal name: South Bay Moving Systems Inc
220 Griffin St, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 2967929
- MC number
- MC1213784
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
Poulos Moving Systems
Legal name: Poulos Moving Systems Inc
222 Commission St, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 2618126
- MC number
- MC1016606
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 5
Hollister Moving & Storage
Legal name: Peninsula Move Group
1350 Dayton St, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 3121820
- MC number
- MC88402
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 6
Mid Moving & Storage Inc
1350 Dayton Street, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 1699550
- MC number
- MC623903
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 7
Murphy's Movers
CA 93901
- USDOT
- 540536
- MC number
- MC145759
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 8
M&M Packaging and Moving Logistics LLC
1641 Harrod Way, CA 93906
- USDOT
- 3075329
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 9
Peninsula Transportation Services
Legal name: Peninsula Moving & Storage Company Inc
1350 Dayton Street Bldg B, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 585202
- MC number
- MC283790
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1994
- 10
JD Moving Services LLC
820 Park Row Pmb 402, CA 93901
- USDOT
- 4054912
- MC number
- MC1537344 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Valente's Moving Logistics Inc | 4158804 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 | SS Moving and Transporation | 3396550 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 | Next Level Movers | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 | Ruiz Trucking & Moving Services LLC | 4220223 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 | Top Notch Movers Limited Liability Company | 3967575 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Salinas
Nearest first, from Marina, Castroville, Monterey, Watsonville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | Castroville, CA | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | J&M Moving and Storage | Castroville, CA | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Wiley Transfer | Castroville, CA | 68709 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi |  | Mod-Movers | Monterey, CA | 2983026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Santa Cruz Moving Services | Watsonville, CA | 2769204 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | White Glove Movers LLC | Pebble Beach, CA | 3375963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Moving Company | Gilroy, CA | 4228321 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | A & M Family Moving | Hollister, CA | 3551663 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Stanford Moving and Hauling | Soquel, CA | 3288701 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Salinas
12 of the 27 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 99 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 84 vehicle inspections (2.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 97 driver inspections (5.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbay Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2967929 | 31 | 1 of 28 | 1 of 31 |
| Poulos Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2618126 | 18 | 0 of 12 | 2 of 18 |
| J&M Moving and StorageCastroville, CA · USDOT 1207814 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Cardinale Moving & Storage IncCastroville, CA · USDOT 45193 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Monterey Transfer & Storage IncSalinas, CA · USDOT 1281833 | 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Santa Cruz Moving ServicesWatsonville, CA · USDOT 2769204 | 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 Salinas
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 Salinas: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Salinas: 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 Salinas: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Salinas, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 308 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,975 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,975 | $13,388 – $17,850 | $15,396 – $20,527 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 308 | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,147 | $9,662 – $12,882 | $11,111 – $14,814 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,669 | $7,511 – $10,014 | $8,637 – $11,516 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,849 | $8,321 – $11,094 | $9,569 – $12,758 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,816 | $12,672 – $16,896 | $14,573 – $19,430 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,962 | $13,329 – $17,772 | $15,328 – $20,438 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,916 | $13,122 – $17,496 | $15,090 – $20,120 |
Long-distance movers in Salinas
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 7 carriers registered in Salinas hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Salinas.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scarr Moving & Storage Inc | 44159 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | | Southbay Moving Systems | 2967929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Poulos Moving Systems | 2618126 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Hollister Moving & Storage | 3121820 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Mid Moving & Storage Inc | 1699550 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | Peninsula Transportation Services | 585202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 | Next Level Movers | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | Castroville, CA | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | J&M Moving and Storage | Castroville, CA | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | | Mod-Movers | Monterey, CA | 2983026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 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 Monterey County
Salinas sits in Monterey County, CA, home to about 428,058 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,510 (±1,278) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,683 (±792) from abroad and about 13,788 (±1,073) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,082 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Salinas | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 1,205 ±367 | ≈ 55 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 900 ±293 | ≈ 278 mi to Lancaster | $1,251 – $1,668 |
| Santa Cruz County, CASanta Cruz moving costs | 899 ±327 | ≈ 35 mi to Santa Cruz | $515 – $859 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 813 ±265 | ≈ 342 mi to Anaheim | $1,539 – $2,052 |
| Merced County, CADelhi moving costs | 731 ±593 | ≈ 81 mi to Delhi | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 1,585), Santa Cruz County, CA (about 1,424) and Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,402). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 1,009), Virginia (about 938) and Texas (about 911); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 654), North Carolina (about 616) and Colorado (about 568).
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 Salinas 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 Salinas: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Salinas, CA?
15 household-goods carriers are registered in Salinas itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Marina, Castroville, Monterey, Watsonville and nearby). All 27 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Salinas?
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 Salinas to Los Angeles, CA (about 308 miles) is $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Salinas?
By reported fleet, Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc in Castroville, CA, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 45193). 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 Salinas, CA?
7 carriers registered in Salinas hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Salinas 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 27 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Salinas passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 12 of the 27 movers listed here were inspected, 99 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 84 vehicle inspections (2.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Monterey County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,510 (±1,278) a year from other states, about 3,683 (±792) from abroad and about 13,788 (±1,073) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Santa Clara County (about 1,205 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.