Licensed Movers in San Mateo, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in San Mateo 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 Mateo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Mateo
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in San Mateo and 40 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 44 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 12,114 people a year move to San Mateo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in San Mateo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wallys Moving Service
39 N Idaho St, CA 94401
- USDOT
- 3005464
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Like A Flash Moving
Legal name: Raphael Group LLC
45 Mclellan Ave, CA 94403
- USDOT
- 4426029
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
California Movers Local and Long Distance Moving Company
Legal name: Empire Movers USA Inc
338 Fremont St Unit 230, CA 94401
- USDOT
- 2890482
- MC number
- MC96566 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 4
Marcelio J Delgado Villegas
Legal name: A1 Careful Moving and Delivery
3235 Glendora Dr Apt 1, CA 94403
- USDOT
- 4570793
- MC number
- MC1818071
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of San Mateo
Nearest first, from Foster City, Belmont, Burlingame, Redwood City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Imoving LLC | Foster City, CA | 3628515 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Packers Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Affa Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 3384002 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | The Flying House Moving Services LLC | Foster City, CA | 3638952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | SF Bay Area Moving | Belmont, CA | 3429538 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ceo Moving LLC | Belmont, CA | 3554402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | America Movers LLC | Belmont, CA | 4571817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mymovers LLC | Burlingame, CA | 3530150 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Good Deeds Moving | San Bruno, CA | 3956023 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Moving and Storage | San Bruno, CA | 3670248 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Moving & Storage | San Bruno, CA | 3519797 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bay Area Moving Company | San Bruno, CA | 3494297 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Smart People Moving LLC | San Bruno, CA | 3356180 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lily's Moving Services LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Shift and Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Dependable Movers 1 LLC | San Bruno, CA | 4486006 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Traust Moving & Freight | San Bruno, CA | 3822151 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Grand Moving LLC | San Bruno, CA | 3571408 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Top Line Movers LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | TL Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | ML Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 1406245 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Clutch Moving Company | South San Francisco, CA | 3046942 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Cummings Moving Co | South San Francisco, CA | 4265509 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | C G Moving Company Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 3907428 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A1 Transfer Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3081814 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Golden Gate Moving Company LLC | South San Francisco, CA | 2736217 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Puma Moving Inc | South San, CA | 2694165 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sierras Moving Services | South San Fran, CA | 3357208 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Easy Move | South San Francisco, CA | 3165590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Air Container Transfer | Brisbane, CA | 1701515 | 60 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mighty Moving & Trucking LLC | South San Francisco, CA | 2717368 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ams Relocation Inc | Brisbane, CA | 1839605 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | McCarthy Moving & Storage | Brisbane, CA | 2081199 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | California Movers | Pacifica, CA | 3840757 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near San Mateo
19 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 147 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 119 vehicle inspections (15.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 147 driver inspections (10.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Container TransferBrisbane, CA · USDOT 1701515 | 63 | 8 of 56 | 1 of 63 |
| Army's Moving and Storage LLCRedwood City, CA · USDOT 4250472 | 18 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 18 |
| Shamrock Moving & Storage IncSouth San Francisco, CA · USDOT 1406245 | 12 | 1 of 11 | 2 of 12 |
| Clutch Moving CompanySouth San Francisco, CA · USDOT 3046942 | 10 | 1 of 6 | 5 of 10 |
| Traust Moving & FreightSan Bruno, CA · USDOT 3822151 | 9 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
| Ams Relocation IncBrisbane, CA · USDOT 1839605 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in San Mateo
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 San Mateo: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in San Mateo: 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 San Mateo: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From San Mateo, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 388 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,012 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,991 | $13,460 – $17,946 | $15,478 – $20,638 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 388 | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,162 | $9,729 – $12,972 | $11,188 – $14,918 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,718 | $7,731 – $10,308 | $8,891 – $11,854 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,905 | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,838 | $12,771 – $17,028 | $14,687 – $19,582 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,012 | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,934 | $13,203 – $17,604 | $15,183 – $20,245 |
Long-distance movers in San Mateo
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in San Mateo holds it and 12 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of San Mateo.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcelio J Delgado Villegas | 4570793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Packers Moving LLC | Foster City, CA | 4355178 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Army's Moving and Storage LLC | Redwood City, CA | 4250472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bay Area Moving Company | San Bruno, CA | 3494297 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Traust Moving & Freight | San Bruno, CA | 3822151 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 1406245 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Clutch Moving Company | South San Francisco, CA | 3046942 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | C G Moving Company Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 3907428 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A1 Transfer Moving & Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3081814 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Golden Gate Moving Company LLC | South San Francisco, CA | 2736217 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Air Container Transfer | Brisbane, CA | 1701515 | 60 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ams Relocation Inc | Brisbane, CA | 1839605 | 6 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 Mateo County
San Mateo sits in San Mateo County, CA, home to about 756,764 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 12,114 (±1,230) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,308 (±1,023) from abroad and about 30,212 (±2,006) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,843 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From San Mateo | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 6,274 ±822 | ≈ 24 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 6,043 ±854 | ≈ 32 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco County, CASan Francisco moving costs | 4,278 ±657 | ≈ 19 mi to San Francisco | $515 – $859 |
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 2,765 ±560 | ≈ 39 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,803 ±423 | ≈ 355 mi to Lancaster | $1,598 – $2,130 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 8,832), San Francisco County, CA (about 8,260) and Alameda County, CA (about 3,174). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 2,116), Washington (about 1,334) and New York (about 747); the largest flows in come from New York (about 1,979), Texas (about 1,277) and Florida (about 996).
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 San Mateo 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 Mateo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Mateo, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in San Mateo itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Foster City, Belmont, Burlingame, Redwood City and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Mateo?
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 Mateo to Los Angeles, CA (about 388 miles) is $1,746 – $2,328 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Mateo?
By reported fleet, Air Container Transfer in Brisbane, CA, with 60 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1701515). 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 Mateo, CA?
1 carrier registered in San Mateo holds interstate operating authority, and 12 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 Mateo 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 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near San Mateo passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 147 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 119 vehicle inspections (15.1%), 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.