Licensed Movers in Bear, DE
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Bear 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 Bear to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bear
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Bear and 40 more work within 30 miles; 21 of the 42 can move you out of state. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $719 in our model. About 19,520 people a year move to New Castle County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bear
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Delaware Moving & Storage Inc
214 Bear-Christiana Rd, DE 19701
- USDOT
- 396829
- MC number
- MC417266
- Fleet
- 20 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 1990
- 2
Royalty Relocation LLC
46 Lake Tahoe Cr, DE 19701
- USDOT
- 3452743
- MC number
- MC1124565 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Bear
Nearest first, from Newark, New Castle, Wilmington, Middletown and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Let's Get Moving | Newark, DE | 4325161 | 4 drivers | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | J & S Moving & Delivery Service LLC | Newark, DE | 782283 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLC | New Castle, DE | 1424027 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Let's Go Moving Co LLC | Newark, DE | 2478191 | 2 trucks | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Harold Moving Service LLC | New Castle, DE | 1428058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All Around Moverz LLC | New Castle, DE | 2017960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Armstrong Relocation Company Delaware LLC | New Castle, DE | 3240396 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Iq Moving&Storage Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3773052 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Simple Relocations LLC | Wilmington, DE | 4531853 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Jrmoving LLC | Middletown, DE | 2404539 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | GW Moving & Trucking | Middletown, DE | 4145891 | 3 trucks | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ahc Moving Company LLC | Middletown, DE | 3876456 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ae Moving | Pennsville, NJ | 4348852 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mac Moving Company | Wilmington, DE | 4461256 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Rosewood Movers | Wilmington, DE | 4511558 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | North East Moving Company | North East, MD | 4326566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Moving Hands | Townsend, DE | 3001070 | 1 truck | Within DE | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Discount Hauling & Moving Co | Chadds Ford, PA | 977728 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Zellman Moving | Port Deposit, MD | 1349640 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Winters Movers | Aston, PA | 113699 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Zellman Moving | Port Deposit, MD | 1036029 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Cullen Moving & Storage LLC | Aston, PA | 4168341 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Efficient Moving & Storage | Aston, PA | 1610234 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Adams Moving Services | Swedesboro, NJ | 1029276 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Lift Legends Hauling & Moving LLC | Upper Chichester, PA | 4502586 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Moving U & Junk U LLC | West Chester, PA | 3160675 | 4 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Aloha Movers & Storage LLC | West Chester, PA | 2464326 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ramsey's Moving Systems LLC | Media, PA | 1168555 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Workhorse Moving LLC | Mullica Hill, NJ | 7403528 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Wayne Moving and Storage | West Chester, PA | 1771238 | 28 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi |  | Great Valley Moving and Storage Inc | West Chester, PA | 1799776 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Mini Movers | Folsom, PA | 1456305 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Top Knotch Cleaning and Moving Services LLC | Glenolden, PA | 4545942 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | A Plus Cleaning & Moving | Glenolden, PA | 4363774 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Main Line Moving and Packing | Springfield, PA | 3669840 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Quinn Moving LLC | Dowingtown, PA | 2975183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Forward Moving LLC | Exton, PA | 3078473 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Little Guy Moving LLC | Secane, PA | 3548808 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Let's Get Moving Chester County | Exton, PA | 4424604 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Aberdeen Moving Company | Aberdeen, MD | 1018603 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bear
14 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 82 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 40 vehicle inspections (22.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 82 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Moving and StorageWest Chester, PA · USDOT 1771238 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Jrmoving LLCMiddletown, DE · USDOT 2404539 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 19 |
| Forward Moving LLCExton, PA · USDOT 3078473 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 11 |
| Winters MoversAston, PA · USDOT 113699 | 8 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Iq Moving&Storage IncWilmington, DE · USDOT 3773052 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| Great Valley Moving and Storage IncWest Chester, PA · USDOT 1799776 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Bear
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 Bear: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Bear: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $719.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $351 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $535 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $719 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,317 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,915 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,283 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Delaware: hand movers there earn a median $17.94 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$46 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Bear: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Bear, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 42 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,755 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 136 | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,755 | $12,398 – $16,530 | $14,257 – $19,009 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 751 | $3,380 – $4,506 | $3,886 – $5,182 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,475 | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,522 | $6,849 – $9,132 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 103 | $464 – $618 | $533 – $711 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,156 | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 42 | $445 – $719 | $741 – $1,317 |
Long-distance movers in Bear
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Bear hold it and 21 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Bear.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLC | New Castle, DE | 1424027 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Harold Moving Service LLC | New Castle, DE | 1428058 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All Around Moverz LLC | New Castle, DE | 2017960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Iq Moving&Storage Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3773052 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Simple Relocations LLC | Wilmington, DE | 4531853 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Jrmoving LLC | Middletown, DE | 2404539 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ae Moving | Pennsville, NJ | 4348852 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mac Moving Company | Wilmington, DE | 4461256 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | North East Moving Company | North East, MD | 4326566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Winters Movers | Aston, PA | 113699 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Cullen Moving & Storage LLC | Aston, PA | 4168341 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Lift Legends Hauling & Moving LLC | Upper Chichester, PA | 4502586 | 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 Delaware is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from New Castle County
Bear sits in New Castle County, DE, home to about 553,308 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 19,520 (±1,521) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,731 (±478) from abroad and about 4,112 (±919) from elsewhere in Delaware. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,026 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Bear | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, DEDover moving costs | 2,700 ±701 | ≈ 38 mi to Dover | $445 – $719 |
| Sussex County, DEMilford moving costs | 1,546 ±395 | ≈ 59 mi to Milford | $445 – $719 |
| Delaware County, PAAston moving costs | 1,426 ±362 | ≈ 25 mi to Aston | $445 – $719 |
| Chester County, PAWest Chester moving costs | 1,241 ±404 | ≈ 28 mi to West Chester | $445 – $719 |
| Cecil County, MDElkton moving costs | 1,176 ±405 | ≈ 9 mi to Elkton | $445 – $719 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Kent County, DE (about 3,023), Philadelphia County, PA (about 2,250) and Delaware County, PA (about 2,203). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 5,285), Maryland (about 2,474) and Florida (about 1,660); the largest flows in come from Pennsylvania (about 7,862), New Jersey (about 3,304) and Maryland (about 2,143).
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 Bear 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 Delaware
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Delaware; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bear: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bear, DE?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Bear itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newark, New Castle, Wilmington, Middletown and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bear?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$46 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $719 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,317. A long-distance move from Bear to Washington, DC (about 103 miles) is $464 – $618 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bear?
By reported fleet, Wayne Moving and Storage in West Chester, PA, with 28 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1771238). 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 Bear, DE?
0 carriers registered in Bear hold interstate operating authority, and 21 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 Bear movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Delaware is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Delaware requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 21 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bear passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 82 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 40 vehicle inspections (22.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to New Castle County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 19,520 (±1,521) a year from other states, about 2,731 (±478) from abroad and about 4,112 (±919) from elsewhere in Delaware. The largest single flow out goes to Kent County (about 2,700 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.