Licensed Movers in Telluride, CO
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Telluride 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 Telluride to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Telluride
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- 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 Telluride and 4 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 6 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model.
Movers based in Telluride
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lizard Head Movers
107 W Columbia Ave #6, CO 81435
- USDOT
- 2639188
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Telluride Moving
Legal name: Telluride Moving Inc
200 Society Drive Unit C, CO 81435
- USDOT
- 2529478
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
Movers within 30 miles of Telluride
Nearest first, from Telliride, Durango and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | San Miguel Movers | Telliride, CO | 2051247 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Army Ant Moving Durango Moving and Storage | Durango, CO | 2303164 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | High Mountain Moving LLC | Durango, CO | 4378958 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Animas Moving Company LLC | Durango, CO | 3490260 | 1 truck | Within CO | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Telluride
1 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 7 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 4 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 7 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ant Moving Durango Moving and StorageDurango, CO · USDOT 2303164 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Telluride
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 Telluride: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Telluride: 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 Telluride: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Telluride, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 739 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 2,122 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,114 | $9,513 – $12,684 | $10,940 – $14,587 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 739 | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,293 | $5,819 – $7,758 | $6,691 – $8,922 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 838 | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,063 | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,943 | $8,744 – $11,658 | $10,055 – $13,407 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,122 | $9,549 – $12,732 | $10,981 – $14,642 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,049 | $9,221 – $12,294 | $10,604 – $14,138 |
Long-distance movers in Telluride
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Telluride hold it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Telluride.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 mi | Army Ant Moving Durango Moving and Storage | Durango, CO | 2303164 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | | High Mountain Moving LLC | Durango, CO | 4378958 | 1 truck | 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.
Before you book a Telluride 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 Telluride: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Telluride, CO?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Telluride itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Telliride, Durango 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 Telluride?
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 Telluride to Los Angeles, CA (about 739 miles) is $3,326 – $4,434 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Telluride?
By reported fleet, Army Ant Moving Durango Moving and Storage in Durango, CO, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2303164). 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 Telluride, CO?
0 carriers registered in Telluride hold interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Telluride 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. 2 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Telluride passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 7 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 4 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.