Licensed Movers in Alachua, FL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Alachua with the FMCSA, and 22 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 Alachua to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Alachua
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 23 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Alachua and 22 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 23 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 6,718 people a year move to Alachua County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Alachua
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mover Daddy
10903 Nw County Road 235, FL 32615
- USDOT
- 4411561
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Alachua
Nearest first, from Gainesville, High Springs, 22, Lake City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Gainesville, FL | 3763522 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gainesville Moving | Gainesville, FL | 2280822 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | To N' From Relocation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 4261564 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Florida Moving Pros LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4480184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Prime Residential Movers | Gainesville, FL | 3565815 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Impact Moving LLC | High Springs, FL | 3438711 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Ox Strong Moving of Tampa Bay | Gainesville, FL | 4503527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A Turner Moving & Storage Inc | Gainesville, FL | 813497 | 8 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Gainesville, FL | 1669783 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Ox Strong Moving | Gainesville, FL | 3588230 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Taylor's Moving & Storage | Gainesville, FL | 988084 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Gator Moving & Storage Co | Gainesville, FL | 623936 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Orange and Blue Moving LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4299469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Sunbelt Moving & Delivery Inc | Gainesville, FL | 2799474 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Slater Relocation Services LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4500234 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Military Veterans Moving People LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4391380 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Big Kahuna Moving & More LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4176741 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Jordan Speisman | 22, FL | 2037517 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Coast 2 Coast Moving Company LLC | Gainesville, FL | 3943387 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Rocco's Moving Inc | Lake City, FL | 3871875 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Kipp Moving Co | Lake City, FL | 1151179 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | D&S Relocation of Florida | Lake City, FL | 2174557 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Alachua
6 of the 23 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 14 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 14 driver inspections (21.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckGainesville, FL · USDOT 1669783 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Ox Strong MovingGainesville, FL · USDOT 3588230 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| A Turner Moving & Storage IncGainesville, FL · USDOT 813497 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Jordan Speisman22, FL · USDOT 2037517 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
| Sunbelt Moving & Delivery IncGainesville, FL · USDOT 2799474 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Prime Residential MoversGainesville, FL · USDOT 3565815 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Alachua
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 Alachua: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Alachua: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $455 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $227 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $303 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $455 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $759 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,291 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,595 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Florida: hand movers there earn a median $18.35 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $38–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Alachua: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Alachua, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 360 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,458 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,042 | $4,689 – $6,252 | $5,392 – $7,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,458 | $11,061 – $14,748 | $12,720 – $16,960 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,031 | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,015 | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 901 | $4,055 – $5,406 | $4,663 – $6,217 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 819 | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 360 | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,863 – $2,484 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 952 | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
Long-distance movers in Alachua
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Alachua hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Alachua.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | To N' From Relocation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 4261564 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Florida Moving Pros LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4480184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ox Strong Moving of Tampa Bay | Gainesville, FL | 4503527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Gainesville, FL | 1669783 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | Ox Strong Moving | Gainesville, FL | 3588230 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Gator Moving & Storage Co | Gainesville, FL | 623936 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Orange and Blue Moving LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4299469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | Sunbelt Moving & Delivery Inc | Gainesville, FL | 2799474 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Slater Relocation Services LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4500234 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Big Kahuna Moving & More LLC | Gainesville, FL | 4176741 | 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 Florida is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Alachua County
Alachua sits in Alachua County, FL, home to about 265,854 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,718 (±926) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,166 (±773) from abroad and about 18,571 (±1,705) from elsewhere in Florida. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,838 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Alachua | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, FLOrlando moving costs | 1,202 ±474 | ≈ 125 mi to Orlando | $563 – $750 |
| Hillsborough County, FLTampa moving costs | 1,034 ±323 | ≈ 147 mi to Tampa | $662 – $882 |
| Brevard County, FLMelbourne moving costs | 968 ±537 | ≈ 185 mi to Melbourne | $833 – $1,110 |
| Palm Beach County, FLWest Palm Beach moving costs | 885 ±345 | ≈ 295 mi to West Palm Beach | $1,328 – $1,770 |
| Miami-Dade County, FLHialeah moving costs | 858 ±349 | ≈ 350 mi to Hialeah | $1,575 – $2,100 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Miami-Dade County, FL (about 1,680), Broward County, FL (about 1,463) and Duval County, FL (about 1,430). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to North Carolina (about 1,066), Georgia (about 678) and California (about 668); the largest flows in come from North Carolina (about 603), Illinois (about 568) and California (about 546).
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 Alachua 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 Florida
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Alachua: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Alachua, FL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Alachua itself on the FMCSA register, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gainesville, High Springs, 22, Lake City and nearby). All 23 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Alachua?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $38–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $455 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $759 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Alachua to Miami, FL (about 360 miles) is $1,620 – $2,160 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Alachua?
By reported fleet, A Turner Moving & Storage Inc in Gainesville, FL, with 8 trucks on its filing (USDOT 813497). 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 Alachua, FL?
0 carriers registered in Alachua hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Alachua movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Florida is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Florida requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 10 of the 23 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Alachua passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 23 movers listed here were inspected, 14 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Alachua County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,718 (±926) a year from other states, about 3,166 (±773) from abroad and about 18,571 (±1,705) from elsewhere in Florida. The largest single flow out goes to Orange County (about 1,202 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.