Licensed Movers in Santa Rosa, CA
12 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Rosa with the FMCSA, and 24 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 Rosa to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Rosa
- 12
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 36 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
12 licensed movers are registered in Santa Rosa and 24 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 36 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 5,098 people a year move to Sonoma County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Santa Rosa
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Fresh Start Movers Inc
253 Sutton Pl, CA 95407
- USDOT
- 4466174
- MC number
- MC1762013
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Careful Moving & Storage Inc
812 Donahue St, CA 95401
- USDOT
- 1803378
- MC number
- MC679758
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 3
Redwood Moving & Storage Inc
921 Piner Rd, CA 95403
- USDOT
- 3654349
- MC number
- MC1260854
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
Need A Hand
Legal name: Need A Hand Movers LLC
2349 Sundance St, CA 95403
- USDOT
- 2723227
- MC number
- MC1270362
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 5
North Bay Movers
Legal name: D Noland Inc
536 Pacific Ave, CA 95404
- USDOT
- 973079
- MC number
- MC1306523
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 6
Aladdin Transfer & Storage
CA 95403
- USDOT
- 3213599
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 7
Aladdin Transfer Premier Moving and Storage
CA 95407
- USDOT
- 3415301
- MC number
- MC1252731 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 8
Beal's Moving
Legal name: H G Beal Inc
2300 Bethards Dr Ste O, CA 95405
- USDOT
- 2644784
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 9
Fast Masters Movers LLC
2525 Mark West Springs Rd, CA 95404
- USDOT
- 3911074
- MC number
- MC1470574 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 10
Ornelas Packing Moving LLC
571 Colgan Ave, CA 95404
- USDOT
- 4106089
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Rosa
Nearest first, from Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Penngrove and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Sausalito Moving & Storage Inc | Rohnert Park, CA | 2050464 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | MG Movers LLC | Rohnert Park, CA | 4134481 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Independent Movers | Rohnert Park, CA | 2764923 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ant Movers | Rohnert Park, CA | 3673722 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hansen's Moving & Storage | Windsor, CA | 1285225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A1A Hauling and Moving | Cotati, CA | 4381594 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Fuller Moving Services | Penngrove, CA | 1834059 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Betsy's Moving | Forestville, CA | 4185671 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Celis Movers Inc | Petaluma, CA | 2594954 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Adams Moving | Petaluma, CA | 3489105 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Chubby Ninja's Moving Company LLC | Petaluma, CA | 3777863 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | TWB Moving and Hauling LLC | Petaluma, CA | 3583418 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Charlies Wine Counrty Moving & Storage | Sonoma, CA | 1251471 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Rockys Moving | Novato, CA | 2672116 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Fast Eddie Moving & Clean UPS | Napa, CA | 4005658 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Turner Moving & Storage | Napa, CA | 1919262 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Fast Eddie Moving and Clean UPS | Napa, CA | 3378634 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | A and P Moving Inc | Novato, CA | 4475931 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Onyx Relocation Services LLC | Novato, CA | 3576896 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | J&L Moving | Novato, CA | 4402765 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Birch Circle Movers | San Rafael, CA | 3039518 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | North Bay Moving and Storage | San Rafael, CA | 3044325 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Santa Rosa
13 of the 36 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 41 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 30 vehicle inspections (10.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 41 driver inspections (4.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celis Movers IncPetaluma, CA · USDOT 2594954 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Redwood Moving & Storage IncSanta Rosa, CA · USDOT 3654349 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| 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 |
| Luigys Moving & Storage IncSan Rafeal, CA · USDOT 2740355 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| MG Movers LLCRohnert Park, CA · USDOT 4134481 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Santa Rosa
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 Rosa: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Santa Rosa: 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 Rosa: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 457 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,045 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 | ≈ 457 | $2,057 – $2,742 | $2,365 – $3,153 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,162 | $9,729 – $12,972 | $11,188 – $14,918 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,751 | $7,880 – $10,506 | $9,061 – $12,082 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,944 | $8,748 – $11,664 | $10,060 – $13,414 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,842 | $12,789 – $17,052 | $14,707 – $19,610 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,045 | $13,703 – $18,270 | $15,758 – $21,010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,935 | $13,208 – $17,610 | $15,189 – $20,251 |
Long-distance movers in Santa Rosa
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Santa Rosa hold it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Santa Rosa.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Start Movers Inc | 4466174 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Careful Moving & Storage Inc | 1803378 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Redwood Moving & Storage Inc | 3654349 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | | North Bay Movers | 973079 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Hansen's Moving & Storage | Windsor, CA | 1285225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Celis Movers Inc | Petaluma, CA | 2594954 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Novato, CA | 4207148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | | Luigys Moving & Storage Inc | San Rafeal, CA | 2740355 | 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 Sonoma County
Santa Rosa sits in Sonoma County, CA, home to about 492,990 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,098 (±723) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,653 (±651) from abroad and about 15,383 (±1,434) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,994 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Santa Rosa | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County, CANovato moving costs | 1,125 ±322 | ≈ 31 mi to Novato | $515 – $859 |
| Solano County, CAVallejo moving costs | 1,119 ±701 | ≈ 39 mi to Vallejo | $515 – $859 |
| Lake County, CAClearlake moving costs | 962 ±421 | ≈ 42 mi to Clearlake | $515 – $859 |
| Yolo County, CAWoodland moving costs | 921 ±346 | ≈ 63 mi to Woodland | $515 – $859 |
| Contra Costa County, CAConcord moving costs | 893 ±468 | ≈ 59 mi to Concord | $515 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Marin County, CA (about 2,113), San Francisco County, CA (about 1,587) and Solano County, CA (about 1,378). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,035), Oregon (about 999) and Washington (about 771); the largest flows in come from Oregon (about 862), Utah (about 437) and Nevada (about 374).
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 Rosa 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 Rosa: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Santa Rosa, CA?
12 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Rosa itself on the FMCSA register, and 24 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rohnert Park, Windsor, Cotati, Penngrove and nearby). All 36 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Santa Rosa?
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 Rosa to Los Angeles, CA (about 457 miles) is $2,057 – $2,742 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Santa Rosa?
By reported fleet, Fresh Start Movers Inc in Santa Rosa, CA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4466174). 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 Rosa, CA?
4 carriers registered in Santa Rosa hold interstate operating authority, and 4 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 Rosa 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. 8 of the 36 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Santa Rosa passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 36 movers listed here were inspected, 41 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 30 vehicle inspections (10.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Sonoma County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,098 (±723) a year from other states, about 2,653 (±651) from abroad and about 15,383 (±1,434) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Marin County (about 1,125 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.