Licensed Movers in Scotts Valley, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Scotts Valley
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- 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 Scotts Valley and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 41 can move you out of state. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 4,360 people a year move to Santa Cruz County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Scotts Valley
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Rational Moving Inc
423 Nelson Road, CA 95066
- USDOT
- 3393511
- MC number
- MC1565780
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Scotts Valley
Nearest first, from Santa Cruz, Soquel, Los Gatos, San Jose and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Stanford Moving and Hauling | Soquel, CA | 3288701 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Locatelli Moving and Storage Inc | Santa Cruz, CA | 1891836 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | West Valley Moving Company | San Jose, CA | 3009021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Santa Cruz Moving Services | Watsonville, CA | 2769204 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Samurai Movers | San Jose, CA | 4106873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Lee Minh Moving | San Jose, CA | 2617692 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | BF Relocations Inc | San Jose, CA | 3683498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | No Problem Movers | San Jose, CA | 2085652 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | O & M Movers LLC | San Jose, CA | 3440768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mandos Moving | San Jose, CA | 3351700 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Zorn Moving and Storage | San Jose, CA | 2511236 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Everything Goes Relocation Services LLC | San Jose, CA | 3292170 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | Goliath Moving & Storage LLC | San Jose, CA | 3058520 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | A Dependable Moving Company | Cupertino, CA | 1533365 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Mainmovers | San Jose, CA | 3138541 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Dali Moving LLC | San Jose, CA | 4293505 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | All Stars Movers LLC | San Jose, CA | 3818104 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Goodearth Moving Inc | San Jose, CA | 3372031 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Robicheaux Relocation LLC | San Jose, CA | 3471476 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Fairprice Movers Inc | San Jose, CA | 2192738 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Timoving LLC | San Jose, CA | 2878629 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | CA Movers LLC | San Jose, CA | 3339078 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Trek Movers | San Jose, CA | 3256910 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Chic Movers LLC | Morgan Hill, CA | 4363210 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Arnoni Moving Services LLC | San Jose, CA | 3520861 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Ironmen Moving & Storage Inc | San Jose, CA | 4446194 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving and Hauling on Point | Morgan Hill, CA | 3983540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | C & C Movers | San Jose, CA | 4300902 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Best San Francisco Movers Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 4476901 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi | The Apartment Mover | San Jose, CA | 3613363 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Titanium Relocation | San Jose, CA | 1778644 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi | Excellence Mover | Sunnyvale, CA | 3702649 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Tonys Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3308547 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Higgins Brothers Moving Services Inc | San Jose, CA | 567638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Sky Breeze Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3818855 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Tetris Moving LLC | Santa Clara, CA | 2711463 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Scotts Valley
18 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 110 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 75 vehicle inspections (9.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 110 driver inspections (16.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairprice Movers IncSan Jose, CA · USDOT 2192738 | 33 | 1 of 21 | 10 of 33 |
| A2Bmovers3Santa Clara, CA · USDOT 4208738 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Titanium RelocationSan Jose, CA · USDOT 1778644 | 13 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 13 |
| Brian Hansen RelocationLos Gatos, CA · USDOT 1536682 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Santa Cruz Moving ServicesWatsonville, CA · USDOT 2769204 | 5 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| Trek MoversSan Jose, CA · USDOT 3256910 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Scotts Valley
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 Scotts Valley: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Scotts Valley: 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 Scotts Valley: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Scotts Valley, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 346 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 2,989 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,987 | $13,442 – $17,922 | $15,458 – $20,610 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 346 | $1,557 – $2,076 | $1,791 – $2,387 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,159 | $9,716 – $12,954 | $11,173 – $14,897 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,696 | $7,632 – $10,176 | $8,777 – $11,702 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,878 | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,831 | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,989 | $13,451 – $17,934 | $15,468 – $20,624 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,929 | $13,181 – $17,574 | $15,158 – $20,210 |
Long-distance movers in Scotts Valley
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Scotts Valley hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Scotts Valley.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | West Valley Moving Company | San Jose, CA | 3009021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | BF Relocations Inc | San Jose, CA | 3683498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | | Goliath Moving & Storage LLC | San Jose, CA | 3058520 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | | Fairprice Movers Inc | San Jose, CA | 2192738 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Ironmen Moving & Storage Inc | San Jose, CA | 4446194 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi | Titanium Relocation | San Jose, CA | 1778644 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi | Higgins Brothers Moving Services Inc | San Jose, CA | 567638 | 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 Santa Cruz County
Scotts Valley sits in Santa Cruz County, CA, home to about 270,702 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,360 (±731) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,446 (±271) from abroad and about 14,371 (±1,247) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,596 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Scotts Valley | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 2,272 ±673 | ≈ 24 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| Monterey County, CAPrunedale moving costs | 1,424 ±419 | ≈ 30 mi to Prunedale | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 761 ±226 | ≈ 314 mi to Lancaster | $1,413 – $1,884 |
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 736 ±214 | ≈ 36 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento County, CASacramento moving costs | 597 ±242 | ≈ 127 mi to Sacramento | $572 – $762 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 4,402), Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,681) and San Mateo County, CA (about 958). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Oregon (about 688), Washington (about 606) and Nevada (about 350); the largest flows in come from New York (about 483), Washington (about 369) and Colorado (about 306).
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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Scotts Valley, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Scotts Valley itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Santa Cruz, Soquel, Los Gatos, San Jose 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 Scotts Valley?
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 Scotts Valley to Los Angeles, CA (about 346 miles) is $1,557 – $2,076 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Scotts Valley?
By reported fleet, Locatelli Moving and Storage Inc in Santa Cruz, CA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1891836). 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 Scotts Valley, CA?
0 carriers registered in Scotts Valley hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Scotts Valley 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. 11 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Scotts Valley passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 110 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 75 vehicle inspections (9.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Cruz County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,360 (±731) a year from other states, about 1,446 (±271) from abroad and about 14,371 (±1,247) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Santa Clara County (about 2,272 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.