Licensed Movers in Manchester, CT
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Manchester 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 Manchester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Manchester
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 26
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Manchester and 40 more work within 30 miles; 26 of the 45 can move you out of state. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 16,602 people a year move to Hartford County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Manchester
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Greene Moving and Storage
Legal name: Greene Facility Services LLC
185 Adams Street, CT 06040
- USDOT
- 370706
- MC number
- MC218475
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
- 2
Transfer Enterprises Inc
140 Progress Drive, CT 06042
- USDOT
- 702973
- MC number
- MC101421
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 3
Manchester Moving Services LLC
615 Parker Street, CT 06042
- USDOT
- 2076768
- MC number
- MC832376
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
Manchester Moving & Storage Inc
615 Parker St, CT 06040
- USDOT
- 462491
- MC number
- MC247583
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1991
- 5
Complete Moving Resources LLC
580 Parker Street 5, CT 06042
- USDOT
- 3341042
- MC number
- MC1066385 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Manchester
Nearest first, from South Winder, Vernon Rockville, East Hartford, Glastonbury and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Capitol Relocation & Logistics | South Winder, CT | 3647953 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Z T E Van Lines | Vernon Rockville, CT | 3313395 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Paeshanz Landscaping and Moving | East Hartford, CT | 3397516 | 4 drivers | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Meant2Be Movers LLC | East Hartford, CT | 2183856 | 4 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Luna Relocation LLC | East Hartford, CT | 2045990 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Paeshanz Landscaping and Moving LLC | East Hartford, CT | 3544894 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | St John Moving Company LLC | Glastonbury, CT | 4428472 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moversplus LLC | East Hartford, CT | 3832145 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sure-Time Movers LLC | East Hartford, CT | 3053285 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | I Care Moving LLC | Hartford, CT | 3350417 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sure1Movers LLC | Hartford, CT | 3406701 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | FMS | Windsor, CT | 839658 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Fallon Moving & Storage Inc | Windsor, CT | 1397550 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Top Notch Moving LLC | Hartford, CT | 3457791 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | J&C Moving LLC | Windsor, CT | 2263532 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Woodland Moving & Warehouse Inc | West Hartford, CT | 42898 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | The West Hartford Moving & Storage Company | West Hartford, CT | 24666 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Specialty Movers LLC | Bloomfield, CT | 2329301 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi |  | Castle Express Moving | Enfield, CT | 2307446 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | New Britain Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 2165318 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Mattis All State Moving LLC | New Britain, CT | 3978060 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Rain Or Shine Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 4565293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | L&R Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 3188132 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | JMG Movers LLC | Avon, CT | 3251013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Colonial Moving and Storage | Berlin, CT | 3115246 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Two Brothers Moving | Middletown, CT | 3337385 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Martin Moving & Storage Company | Middletown, CT | 56933 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Middlesex Movers | Middletown, CT | 1906077 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Four Guys and A Truck | Longmeadow, MA | 3406732 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Marsh Moving & Hauling | Granby, CT | 4216559 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi |  | Miller Brothers Moving and Storage Inc | South Windham, CT | 106979 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jams Moving Specialists | Moodus, CT | 4261797 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Gold Vine Moving | Agawam, MA | 4252680 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Stonehenge Movers LLC | Agawam, MA | 2831566 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | CT Moving and Storage | Southington, CT | 175772 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Des Moving & Laborers | Hampden, MA | 3229175 | 5 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Dyna Moving Systems Inc | Southington, CT | 626400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Bobby B's Moving Service | Springfield, MA | 4488414 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Mini Storage Big Movers | Springfield, MA | 2007163 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Advantage Moving & Storage LLC | Bristol, CT | 1290165 | 4 trucks | Within CT | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Manchester
20 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 106 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 44 vehicle inspections (20.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 106 driver inspections (13.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| CT Moving and StorageSouthington, CT · USDOT 175772 | 13 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 13 |
| Colonial Moving and StorageBerlin, CT · USDOT 3115246 | 9 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 9 |
| Manchester Moving & Storage IncManchester, CT · USDOT 462491 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 8 |
| FMSWindsor, CT · USDOT 839658 | 8 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 8 |
| Specialty Movers LLCBloomfield, CT · USDOT 2329301 | 7 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Manchester
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 Manchester: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Manchester: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$54 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $505 – $831.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $247 – $399 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $333 – $615 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $505 – $831 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $849 – $1,533 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,451 – $2,235 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,795 – $2,667 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Connecticut: hand movers there earn a median $20.98 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $43–$54 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Manchester: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Manchester, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 124 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,936 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 124 | $558 – $744 | $642 – $856 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,936 | $13,212 – $17,616 | $15,194 – $20,258 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 906 | $4,077 – $5,436 | $4,689 – $6,251 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,709 | $7,691 – $10,254 | $8,844 – $11,792 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,771 | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 362 | $1,629 – $2,172 | $1,873 – $2,498 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,387 | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 218 | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
Long-distance movers in Manchester
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Manchester hold it and 22 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Manchester.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greene Moving and Storage | 370706 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Transfer Enterprises Inc | 702973 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Manchester Moving & Storage Inc | 462491 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 | Complete Moving Resources LLC | 3341042 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Capitol Relocation & Logistics | South Winder, CT | 3647953 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Z T E Van Lines | Vernon Rockville, CT | 3313395 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Paeshanz Landscaping and Moving LLC | East Hartford, CT | 3544894 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | FMS | Windsor, CT | 839658 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | J&C Moving LLC | Windsor, CT | 2263532 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Woodland Moving & Warehouse Inc | West Hartford, CT | 42898 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | The West Hartford Moving & Storage Company | West Hartford, CT | 24666 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Specialty Movers LLC | Bloomfield, CT | 2329301 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | | Castle Express Moving | Enfield, CT | 2307446 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Rain Or Shine Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 4565293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | JMG Movers LLC | Avon, CT | 3251013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Colonial Moving and Storage | Berlin, CT | 3115246 | 7 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 Connecticut is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Hartford County
Manchester sits in Hartford County, CT, home to about 883,922 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 16,602 (±1,661) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 6,492 (±1,076) from abroad and about 15,793 (±1,739) from elsewhere in Connecticut. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,146 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Manchester | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven County, CTNew Haven moving costs | 3,822 ±590 | ≈ 45 mi to New Haven | $505 – $831 |
| Tolland County, CTCoventry moving costs | 3,784 ±779 | ≈ 11 mi to Coventry | $505 – $831 |
| Middlesex County, CTMiddletown moving costs | 2,797 ±626 | ≈ 20 mi to Middletown | $505 – $831 |
| New London County, CTColchester moving costs | 1,886 ±1,244 | ≈ 20 mi to Colchester | $505 – $831 |
| Fairfield County, CTBridgeport moving costs | 1,744 ±374 | ≈ 63 mi to Bridgeport | $505 – $831 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from New Haven County, CT (about 4,588), Fairfield County, CT (about 3,016) and Tolland County, CT (about 2,966). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Massachusetts (about 4,150), Florida (about 3,602) and New York (about 2,209); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 4,239), New York (about 2,332) and Florida (about 1,936).
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 Manchester 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 Connecticut
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Manchester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Manchester, CT?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Manchester itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (South Winder, Vernon Rockville, East Hartford, Glastonbury and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Manchester?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $43–$54 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $505 – $831 and a three-bedroom home at $849 – $1,533. A long-distance move from Manchester to New York City, NY (about 124 miles) is $558 – $744 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Manchester?
By reported fleet, CT Moving and Storage in Southington, CT, with 25 trucks on its filing (USDOT 175772). 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 Manchester, CT?
4 carriers registered in Manchester hold interstate operating authority, and 22 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 Manchester movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Connecticut is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Connecticut requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 26 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Manchester passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 20 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 106 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 44 vehicle inspections (20.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Hartford County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 16,602 (±1,661) a year from other states, about 6,492 (±1,076) from abroad and about 15,793 (±1,739) from elsewhere in Connecticut. The largest single flow out goes to New Haven County (about 3,822 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.