Licensed Movers in San Rafael, CA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in San Rafael 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 Rafael to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Rafael
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in San Rafael and 40 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 43 can move you out of state. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 3,739 people a year move to Marin County from other states (Census).
Movers based in San Rafael
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage
Legal name: Johnson & Daly Moving Inc
110 Belvedere St, CA 94901
- USDOT
- 2611854
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 18 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Birch Circle Movers
Legal name: Always on the Move Inc
4238 Redwood Hwy, CA 94903
- USDOT
- 3039518
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
North Bay Moving and Storage
Legal name: North Bay Holdings LLC
4238 Redwood Hwy, CA 94903
- USDOT
- 3044325
- MC number
- MC46368
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of San Rafael
Nearest first, from San Rafeal, San Anselmo, Novato, San Pablo and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | The Honest Movers Inc | San Anselmo, CA | 4380363 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A and P Moving Inc | Novato, CA | 4475931 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Onyx Relocation Services LLC | Novato, CA | 3576896 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J&L Moving | Novato, CA | 4402765 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Heavy Moving and Storage | Richmond, CA | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Orbit Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, CA | 369367 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | SFC Moving Co | Richmond, CA | 3608026 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rockys Moving | Novato, CA | 2672116 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Flagship Movers | Sausalito, CA | 2715604 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | JH Moving | Richmond, CA | 4242552 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Tibet Movers LLC | Elcerrito, CA | 4169464 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Boutique Moving Services LLC | El Cerrito, CA | 3364883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Route 66 Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3070307 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mr Palm Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3620093 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | L&S Moving LLC | Albany, CA | 4333890 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gentlemen Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 4544784 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Forward | San Francisco, CA | 4372199 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Kz2 Moving Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3701932 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Skyy Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4068080 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | All Together Moving | Berkeley, CA | 2694633 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Happy Family Moving Company LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4141548 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Scorpion Moving and Storage | San Francisco, CA | 3501470 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Timely Transfer LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4382150 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | 5 Smart Movers Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3887329 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Coleman Relocations LLC | Berkeley, CA | 3327953 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | NCS Moving Services | Emeryville, CA | 1836217 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Paradise Moving Service LLC | Oakland, CA | 4326172 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Run Run Moving Company | San Francisco, CA | 3067720 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Bay Area Moving & Storage | Rodeo, CA | 2766678 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Mayan Moving | San Francisco, CA | 3613619 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Zhang's Moving Co | San Francisco, CA | 2697921 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A10 Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 3717456 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Bystroff Moving & Storage Inc | San Francisco, CA | 3715324 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | SF Smart Moving LLC | San Francisco, CA | 4348076 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near San Rafael
16 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 54 vehicle inspections (3.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 65 driver inspections (7.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Two Men and A TruckNovato, CA · USDOT 4207148 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Johnson & Daly Moving & StorageSan Rafael, CA · USDOT 2611854 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in San Rafael
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 Rafael: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in San Rafael: 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 Rafael: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From San Rafael, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 421 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,028 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 | ≈ 421 | $1,895 – $2,526 | $2,179 – $2,905 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,163 | $9,734 – $12,978 | $11,194 – $14,925 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,734 | $7,803 – $10,404 | $8,973 – $11,965 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,924 | $8,658 – $11,544 | $9,957 – $13,276 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,840 | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,028 | $13,626 – $18,168 | $15,670 – $20,893 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,935 | $13,208 – $17,610 | $15,189 – $20,251 |
Long-distance movers in San Rafael
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in San Rafael hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of San Rafael.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ocd Moving Services | San Pablo, CA | 2597230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Heavy Moving and Storage | Richmond, CA | 3625237 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Foster Van Lines Inc | Richmond, CA | 80386 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Foster Moving Systems Inc | Richmond, CA | 252932 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | 5 Star Moving | Albany, CA | 4020333 | 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 Marin County
San Rafael sits in Marin County, CA, home to about 257,306 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 3,739 (±618) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,284 (±422) from abroad and about 13,026 (±1,182) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,910 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From San Rafael | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County, CAPetaluma moving costs | 2,113 ±616 | ≈ 22 mi to Petaluma | $515 – $859 |
| San Francisco County, CASan Francisco moving costs | 1,282 ±391 | ≈ 17 mi to San Francisco | $515 – $859 |
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 880 ±339 | ≈ 53 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 833 ±280 | ≈ 386 mi to Lancaster | $1,737 – $2,316 |
| Solano County, CAVallejo moving costs | 699 ±410 | ≈ 19 mi to Vallejo | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from San Francisco County, CA (about 3,285), Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,472) and Sonoma County, CA (about 1,125). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 549), Massachusetts (about 499) and New Jersey (about 454); the largest flows in come from New York (about 494), Colorado (about 412) and Oregon (about 292).
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 Rafael 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 Rafael: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Rafael, CA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in San Rafael itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Rafeal, San Anselmo, Novato, San Pablo and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Rafael?
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 Rafael to Los Angeles, CA (about 421 miles) is $1,895 – $2,526 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Rafael?
By reported fleet, Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage in San Rafael, CA, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2611854). 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 Rafael, CA?
0 carriers registered in San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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. 7 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near San Rafael passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 16 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 65 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 54 vehicle inspections (3.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Marin County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,739 (±618) a year from other states, about 2,284 (±422) from abroad and about 13,026 (±1,182) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Sonoma County (about 2,113 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.