Licensed Movers in Rifle, CO
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Rifle 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 Rifle to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rifle
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Rifle and 4 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 6 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 1,522 people a year move to Garfield County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Rifle
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A to B Movers
Legal name: A to B Movers Inc
796 Buckhorn Dr, CO 81601
- USDOT
- 3588271
- MC number
- MC1214474
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Tactical Moving & Storage LLC
1910 Airport Road, CO 81650
- USDOT
- 4024864
- MC number
- MC1519077
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Rifle
Nearest first, from Silt, Glenwood Springs and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Free Flow Moving | Silt, CO | 3309244 | 3 trucks | Within CO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A&F Moving LLC | Silt, CO | 4404213 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Cherry's Custom Delivery & Moving LLC | Glenwood Springs, CO | 1617491 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Aspen Prime Moving LLC | Glenwood Springs, CO | 4402845 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Rifle
3 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 13 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 8 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 13 driver inspections (38.5%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to B MoversRifle, CO · USDOT 3588271 | 8 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 8 |
| Cherry's Custom Delivery & Moving LLCGlenwood Springs, CO · USDOT 1617491 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| A&F Moving LLCSilt, CO · USDOT 4404213 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Rifle
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 Rifle: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Rifle: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $525 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $255 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $345 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $525 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $885 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,515 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,875 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Colorado: hand movers there earn a median $21.81 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $45–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Rifle: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Rifle, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 806 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 2,161 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,069 | $9,311 – $12,414 | $10,707 – $14,276 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 806 | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,242 | $5,589 – $7,452 | $6,427 – $8,570 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 897 | $4,037 – $5,382 | $4,642 – $6,189 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,136 | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,910 | $8,595 – $11,460 | $9,884 – $13,179 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,161 | $9,725 – $12,966 | $11,183 – $14,911 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,009 | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
Long-distance movers in Rifle
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Rifle hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Rifle.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A to B Movers | 3588271 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Tactical Moving & Storage LLC | 4024864 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 mi | Cherry's Custom Delivery & Moving LLC | Glenwood Springs, CO | 1617491 | 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 Colorado is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Garfield County
Rifle sits in Garfield County, CO, home to about 59,155 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,522 (±506) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 414 (±216) from abroad and about 2,287 (±525) from elsewhere in Colorado. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,227 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Rifle | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa County, COClifton moving costs | 451 ±197 | ≈ 57 mi to Clifton | $525 – $859 |
| La Plata County, CODurango moving costs | 353 ±333 | ≈ 183 mi to Durango | $824 – $1,098 |
| Eagle County, COEdwards moving costs | 330 ±233 | ≈ 72 mi to Edwards | $525 – $859 |
| Denver County, CODenver moving costs | 270 ±177 | ≈ 174 mi to Denver | $783 – $1,044 |
| El Paso County, COColorado Springs moving costs | 226 ±156 | ≈ 192 mi to Colorado Springs | $864 – $1,152 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Pitkin County, CO (about 342), Mesa County, CO (about 313) and Denver County, CO (about 263). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 246), Florida (about 160) and California (about 114); the largest flows in come from Hawaii (about 250), Texas (about 205) and Utah (about 192).
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 Rifle 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 Colorado
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Rifle: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rifle, CO?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Rifle itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Silt, Glenwood Springs 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 Rifle?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $45–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $525 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $885 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Rifle to Los Angeles, CA (about 806 miles) is $3,627 – $4,836 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rifle?
By reported fleet, Cherry's Custom Delivery & Moving LLC in Glenwood Springs, CO, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1617491). 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 Rifle, CO?
2 carriers registered in Rifle hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Rifle movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Colorado is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Colorado requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 3 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Rifle passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 13 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 8 vehicle inspections (50.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Garfield County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,522 (±506) a year from other states, about 414 (±216) from abroad and about 2,287 (±525) from elsewhere in Colorado. The largest single flow out goes to Mesa County (about 451 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.