Licensed Movers in Santa Maria, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Maria with the FMCSA, and 4 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 Santa Maria to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Maria
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Santa Maria and 4 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 6 can move you out of state. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 7,226 people a year move to Santa Barbara County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Santa Maria
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
International Van Lines Inc
708 W Morrison St, CA 93454
- USDOT
- 153048
- MC number
- MC11663
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers Inc
810 E Stanford Rd, CA 93454
- USDOT
- 2069509
- MC number
- MC723441
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Maria
Nearest first, from Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mi | Central Coast Transfer Inc | Grover Beach, CA | 1442037 | 12 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi |  | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Santa Maria
4 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 161 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 117 vehicle inspections (2.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 161 driver inspections (6.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meathead Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 921143 | 125 | 3 of 87 | 8 of 125 |
| Asap Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 1278931 | 33 | 0 of 28 | 1 of 33 |
| Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers IncSanta Maria, CA · USDOT 2069509 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| The Moving ExperienceSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 3028544 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Santa Maria: 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 Santa Maria: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Santa Maria, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 162 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,957 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,957 | $13,307 – $17,742 | $15,302 – $20,403 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 162 | $729 – $972 | $838 – $1,118 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,132 | $9,594 – $12,792 | $11,033 – $14,711 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,588 | $7,146 – $9,528 | $8,218 – $10,957 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,752 | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,788 | $12,546 – $16,728 | $14,428 – $19,237 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,873 | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,893 | $13,019 – $17,358 | $14,971 – $19,962 |
Long-distance movers in Santa Maria
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Santa Maria hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Santa Maria.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Van Lines Inc | 153048 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Louie's Central Coast Movers & Laborers Inc | 2069509 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 mi | | Meathead Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 921143 | 53 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | | Asap Movers Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1278931 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | The Moving Experience | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3028544 | 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 Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria sits in Santa Barbara County, CA, home to about 439,859 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,226 (±884) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,399 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Santa Maria | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,961 ±377 | ≈ 151 mi to Lancaster | $680 – $906 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 1,792 ±451 | ≈ 215 mi to San Jose | $968 – $1,290 |
| San Luis Obispo County, CAArroyo Grande moving costs | 1,739 ±505 | ≈ 18 mi to Arroyo Grande | $515 – $859 |
| Ventura County, CAOxnard moving costs | 1,081 ±312 | ≈ 101 mi to Oxnard | $455 – $606 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 1,062 ±342 | ≈ 198 mi to Anaheim | $891 – $1,188 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 4,880), Santa Clara County, CA (about 1,843) and Ventura County, CA (about 1,670). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,657), Arizona (about 956) and Colorado (about 773); the largest flows in come from Washington (about 587), Colorado (about 553) and Illinois (about 492).
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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Santa Maria, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Maria itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Santa Maria?
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 Santa Maria to Los Angeles, CA (about 162 miles) is $729 – $972 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Santa Maria?
By reported fleet, Meathead Movers Inc in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 53 trucks on its filing (USDOT 921143). 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 Santa Maria, CA?
2 carriers registered in Santa Maria hold interstate operating authority, and 3 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 Santa Maria 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. 5 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Santa Maria passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 161 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 117 vehicle inspections (2.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Barbara County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,226 (±884) a year from other states, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Los Angeles County (about 1,961 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.