Licensed Movers in San Carlos, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in San Carlos 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 San Carlos to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Carlos
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- 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 San Carlos and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 41 can move you out of state. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 12,114 people a year move to San Mateo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in San Carlos
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Budget Movers
Legal name: United Truckers Investment Corporation
575 Bragato Road, CA 94070
- USDOT
- 1692045
- MC number
- MC621365
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
Movers within 30 miles of San Carlos
Nearest first, from Belmont, Redwood City, San Mateo, Foster City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | SF Bay Area Moving | Belmont, CA | 3429538 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Ceo Moving LLC | Belmont, CA | 3554402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | America Movers LLC | Belmont, CA | 4571817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Shift and Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Top Line Movers LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Like A Flash Moving | San Mateo, CA | 4426029 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Marcelio J Delgado Villegas | San Mateo, CA | 4570793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lily's Moving Services LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Imoving LLC | Foster City, CA | 3628515 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Packers Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Affa Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 3384002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | TL Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | The Flying House Moving Services LLC | Foster City, CA | 3638952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wallys Moving Service | San Mateo, CA | 3005464 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | California Movers Local and Long Distance Moving Company | San Mateo, CA | 2890482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Mymovers LLC | Burlingame, CA | 3530150 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Joshua's Moving Packing Services LLC | East Paloalto, CA | 3184868 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | California Loyal Movers | Palo Alto, CA | 2020505 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | M M Movers | East Palo Alto, CA | 2722339 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Calli Moving & Trucking LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 4214018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Tetris Moving Systems LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 3206023 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Contract Movers LLC | East Palo Alto, CA | 3175110 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Kba Logistics | Fremont, CA | 2620607 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Marquez Relocation LLC | Fremont, CA | 3646947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC | Union City, CA | 2970 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi |  | Nor-Cal Moving Services | Hayward, CA | 1844592 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi |  | Ontrack Moving LLC | Hayward, CA | 2551548 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi |  | Careful Movers | Union City, CA | 1464935 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | S Deleon Moving & Delivery LLC | Union City, CA | 2621309 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Zapt Movers | Hayward, CA | 3438977 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Universal Moving & Storage LLC | Hayward, CA | 4501915 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Tello Moving Corp | Hayward, CA | 3660005 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Commander Moving Inc | Hayward, CA | 2806349 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Easy Peasy Moving LLC | Union City, CA | 3457555 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Seven Stars Movers LLC | Union City, CA | 4248380 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near San Carlos
21 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 230 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 171 vehicle inspections (13.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 229 driver inspections (7.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Deleon Moving & Delivery LLCUnion City, CA · USDOT 2621309 | 48 | 5 of 34 | 4 of 48 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCHayward, CA · USDOT 2551548 | 39 | 0 of 25 | 0 of 39 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesHayward, CA · USDOT 1844592 | 29 | 2 of 28 | 0 of 29 |
| Careful MoversUnion City, CA · USDOT 1464935 | 24 | 5 of 21 | 1 of 24 |
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUnion City, CA · USDOT 2970 | 19 | 3 of 16 | 0 of 19 |
| Army's Moving and Storage LLCRedwood City, CA · USDOT 4250472 | 18 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 18 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in San Carlos
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$56 per mover per hour in California in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $859 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,587. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,719 – $2,292 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The San Carlos cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in San Carlos
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in San Carlos holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the San Carlos cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget Movers | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Marcelio J Delgado Villegas | San Mateo, CA | 4570793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Packers Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Marquez Relocation LLC | Fremont, CA | 3646947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC | Union City, CA | 2970 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | | Nor-Cal Moving Services | Hayward, CA | 1844592 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Ontrack Moving LLC | Hayward, CA | 2551548 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Careful Movers | Union City, CA | 1464935 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Universal Moving & Storage LLC | Hayward, CA | 4501915 | 4 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 out of San Mateo County
San Carlos is in San Mateo County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,843 people a year leaving San Mateo County for another state, most often for Texas (about 2,116), Washington (about 1,334) and New York (about 747), while about 12,114 (±1,230) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a San Carlos 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 San Carlos: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Carlos, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in San Carlos itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Belmont, Redwood City, San Mateo, Foster City 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 San Carlos?
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 San Carlos to Los Angeles, CA (about 382 miles) is $1,719 – $2,292 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Carlos?
By reported fleet, Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC in Union City, CA, with 25 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2970). 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 San Carlos, CA?
1 carrier registered in San Carlos holds interstate operating authority, and 9 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 San Carlos 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 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near San Carlos passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 21 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 230 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 171 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 Mateo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 12,114 (±1,230) a year from other states, about 8,308 (±1,023) from abroad and about 30,212 (±2,006) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Alameda County (about 6,274 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.