Licensed Movers in Waterbury, CT
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Waterbury 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 Waterbury to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Waterbury
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Waterbury and 40 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 41 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 17,824 people a year move to New Haven County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Waterbury
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
718Movers
1015 Meriden Rd Ste 3, CT 06705
- USDOT
- 3592164
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Waterbury
Nearest first, from Naugatuck, Cheshire, Thomaston, Southington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | The Right Choice Pros Moving | Naugatuck, CT | 3486844 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Rt Relocation LLC | Cheshire, CT | 3285714 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Saturday Morning Moving | Cheshire, CT | 3385514 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Jeffco Moving Services LLC | Cheshire, CT | 1713212 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Top Tier Moving LLC | Thomaston, CT | 2632340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | CT Moving and Storage | Southington, CT | 175772 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Dyna Moving Systems Inc | Southington, CT | 626400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Marie's Movers | Oxford, CT | 1969295 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Advantage Moving & Storage LLC | Bristol, CT | 1290165 | 4 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving CT | Bethany, CT | 2596063 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Smith Brothers Relocation Services | Meriden, CT | 3714447 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Major Movers Inc | Hamden, CT | 4419437 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Ark Relocation Solutions | Hamden, CT | 3610865 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | JW Moving Service | Hamden, CT | 2422996 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Downer Moving | Hamden, CT | 1751156 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Colonial Moving and Storage | Berlin, CT | 3115246 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Crosby Moving & Trucking Inc | Wallingford, CT | 900595 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | MFM | Wallingford, CT | 3830220 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | CT Best Movers | Wallingford, CT | 4413439 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | My Family Moving LLC | Wallingford, CT | 3471701 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | MFM | Wallingford, CT | 3400582 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Olympic Piano Movers LLC | North Haven, CT | 2275458 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | New Britain Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 2165318 | 3 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mattis All State Moving LLC | New Britain, CT | 3978060 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Rain Or Shine Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 4565293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | L&R Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 3188132 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Rudy's Moving System LLC | Shelton, CT | 1585633 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | Hands on Moving and Storage | New Haven, CT | 2951329 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi |  | Start Moving LLC | Monroe, CT | 3028273 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | G & V Movers | New Haven, CT | 1153864 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Educated Movers LLC | New Haven, CT | 3316241 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Sciortino Brothers Movers LLC | Shelton, CT | 3884658 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | CT Family First Movers LLC | Northford, CT | 4451951 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | A2B New England Movers LLP | New Haven, CT | 4482240 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Logic Moving Company LLC | New Haven, CT | 2640973 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Tait Moving | New Haven, CT | 1268476 | 1 truck | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | JMG Movers LLC | Avon, CT | 3251013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving Company | New Haven, CT | 4255442 | 0 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Braun Moving Inc | New Milford, CT | 658578 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Brookfield, CT | 3425378 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Waterbury
11 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 67 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 32 vehicle inspections (31.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 67 driver inspections (11.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
| 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 |
| Rudy's Moving System LLCShelton, CT · USDOT 1585633 | 8 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 8 |
| Marie's MoversOxford, CT · USDOT 1969295 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 6 |
| Advantage Moving & Storage LLCBristol, CT · USDOT 1290165 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Waterbury
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 Waterbury: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Waterbury: 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 Waterbury: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Waterbury, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 90 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,906 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 90 | $505 – $831 | $849 – $1,533 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,906 | $13,077 – $17,436 | $15,039 – $20,051 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 877 | $3,947 – $5,262 | $4,538 – $6,051 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,674 | $7,533 – $10,044 | $8,663 – $11,551 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,735 | $7,808 – $10,410 | $8,979 – $11,971 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 326 | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,358 | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 183 | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
Long-distance movers in Waterbury
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Waterbury hold it and 18 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Waterbury.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | | Rt Relocation LLC | Cheshire, CT | 3285714 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Saturday Morning Moving | Cheshire, CT | 3385514 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Top Tier Moving LLC | Thomaston, CT | 2632340 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | CT Moving and Storage | Southington, CT | 175772 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Dyna Moving Systems Inc | Southington, CT | 626400 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Marie's Movers | Oxford, CT | 1969295 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Colonial Moving and Storage | Berlin, CT | 3115246 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | CT Best Movers | Wallingford, CT | 4413439 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Olympic Piano Movers LLC | North Haven, CT | 2275458 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Rain Or Shine Movers LLC | New Britain, CT | 4565293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Rudy's Moving System LLC | Shelton, CT | 1585633 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | | Hands on Moving and Storage | New Haven, CT | 2951329 | 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 Connecticut is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from New Haven County
Waterbury sits in New Haven County, CT, home to about 847,727 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 17,824 (±1,706) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 5,821 (±878) from abroad and about 15,877 (±1,448) from elsewhere in Connecticut. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,535 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Waterbury | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford County, CTHartford moving costs | 4,588 ±909 | ≈ 28 mi to Hartford | $505 – $831 |
| Fairfield County, CTBridgeport moving costs | 4,130 ±601 | ≈ 31 mi to Bridgeport | $505 – $831 |
| Middlesex County, CTMiddletown moving costs | 2,124 ±428 | ≈ 23 mi to Middletown | $505 – $831 |
| New London County, CTColchester moving costs | 1,506 ±339 | ≈ 42 mi to Colchester | $505 – $831 |
| Tolland County, CTCoventry moving costs | 1,118 ±261 | ≈ 45 mi to Coventry | $505 – $831 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Fairfield County, CT (about 7,763), Hartford County, CT (about 3,822) and Middlesex County, CT (about 1,948). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 3,276), New York (about 2,986) and Massachusetts (about 2,032); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,654), Massachusetts (about 1,617) and Texas (about 1,269).
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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Waterbury, CT?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Waterbury itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Naugatuck, Cheshire, Thomaston, Southington 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 Waterbury?
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 Waterbury to Philadelphia, PA (about 183 miles) is $824 – $1,098 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Waterbury?
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 Waterbury, CT?
0 carriers registered in Waterbury hold interstate operating authority, and 18 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 Waterbury 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. 18 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Waterbury passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 67 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 32 vehicle inspections (31.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to New Haven County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 17,824 (±1,706) a year from other states, about 5,821 (±878) from abroad and about 15,877 (±1,448) from elsewhere in Connecticut. The largest single flow out goes to Hartford County (about 4,588 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.