Licensed Movers in Lake Wales, FL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Lake Wales with the FMCSA, and 39 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 Lake Wales to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Wales
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 39
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Lake Wales and 39 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 41 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 22,674 people a year move to Polk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Lake Wales
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Right Choice Delivery & Moving LLC
1102 S Lakeshore Blvd, FL 33853
- USDOT
- 3561861
- MC number
- MC1470527 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Maxum Movers
Legal name: Maxum Global Movers & Freight LLC
3040 Willow Glen Cir Unit 208, FL 33859
- USDOT
- 4529295
- MC number
- MC1795728
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Lake Wales
Nearest first, from Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | TC Discount Mover | Winter Haven, FL | 1594369 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Wink's Local Moving | Winter Haven, FL | 1594662 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mitchell's Low Cost Movers | Winter Haven, FL | 963134 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Jomovingservicescorp | Haines City, FL | 3033844 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Veteran Moving Group Inc | Winter Haven, FL | 2893682 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | CNC Transfers | Haines City, FL | 1012776 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | All Upright Moving | Haines City, FL | 4561808 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Safe Van Lines LLC | Bartow, FL | 3886045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Monster Movers LLC | Auburndale, FL | 4002218 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Central Florida Trusted Movers & Transport LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4537659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Freedom Moving LLC | Davenport, FL | 2287647 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Dependable Moving Company Inc | Lakeland, FL | 2549424 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Doug's Moving & Delivery Service | Lakeland, FL | 607615 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Anytime Moving Inc | Lakeland, FL | 1053562 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Top Notch Movers | Lakeland, FL | 4190813 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Stop-N-Go Moving Inc | Kissimmee, FL | 1436771 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | CK Moving and Pressure Washing Services LLC | Lakeland, FL | 3862402 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Lakeland, FL | 1654865 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Clutch Moving & Freight LLC | Lakeland, FL | 3758126 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Avon Park, FL | 4023538 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Safeway Relocation Service | Davenport, FL | 1571374 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Osceola Movers LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 2544712 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Simple Moving LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4365395 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Premier Movers and Storage | Kissimmee, FL | 2596867 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Lift & Go Moving Company LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4458819 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Simple Moving LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 3515480 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Potable on Demand Storage Pods | Lakeland, FL | 2024573 | 7 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Infinite Moving | Davenport, FL | 3296778 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Celestial Moving & Storage | St. Cloud, FL | 1578401 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Supreme Moving Inc | St. Cloud, FL | 4233628 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Prime Relocation Systems LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4537954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | M&K Family Movers LLC | Lakeland, FL | 3609539 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Gary A Maples Moving Co Inc | St. Cloud, FL | 1457474 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Family Movers Inc | Polk City, FL | 3357516 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Browning Moving & Storage | Lakeland, FL | 882348 | 6 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | G&N Moving Services | Kissimmee, FL | 4124589 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Ramos & Reyes Delivery and Moving Services LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4338661 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Marjes Moving Company | Lakeland, FL | 911910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | A M Moving Corporation | Lakeland, FL | 1949368 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lake Wales
9 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 17 vehicle inspections (5.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 30 driver inspections (23.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Van Lines LLCBartow, FL · USDOT 3886045 | 10 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 10 |
| Dependable Moving Company IncLakeland, FL · USDOT 2549424 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Top Notch MoversLakeland, FL · USDOT 4190813 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckLakeland, FL · USDOT 1654865 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Osceola Movers LLCKissimmee, FL · USDOT 2544712 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Veteran Moving Group IncWinter Haven, FL · USDOT 2893682 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lake Wales: 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 Lake Wales: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lake Wales, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 200 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,565 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,147 | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,565 | $11,543 – $15,390 | $13,274 – $17,698 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,192 | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,125 | $5,063 – $6,750 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 982 | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 936 | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 200 | $900 – $1,200 | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,060 | $4,770 – $6,360 | $5,486 – $7,314 |
Long-distance movers in Lake Wales
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Lake Wales holds it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lake Wales.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxum Movers | 4529295 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | All Upright Moving | Haines City, FL | 4561808 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Safe Van Lines LLC | Bartow, FL | 3886045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Central Florida Trusted Movers & Transport LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4537659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Dependable Moving Company Inc | Lakeland, FL | 2549424 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Top Notch Movers | Lakeland, FL | 4190813 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Lakeland, FL | 1654865 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Osceola Movers LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 2544712 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Simple Moving LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4365395 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Lift & Go Moving Company LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4458819 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Prime Relocation Systems LLC | Kissimmee, FL | 4537954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Marjes Moving Company | Lakeland, FL | 911910 | 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 Polk County
Lake Wales sits in Polk County, FL, home to about 698,222 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 22,674 (±2,365) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 5,533 (±968) from abroad and about 26,015 (±2,431) from elsewhere in Florida. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,306 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Lake Wales | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FLTampa moving costs | 4,570 ±719 | ≈ 61 mi to Tampa | $455 – $733 |
| Orange County, FLOrlando moving costs | 2,770 ±833 | ≈ 52 mi to Orlando | $455 – $733 |
| Lake County, FLClermont moving costs | 1,779 ±968 | ≈ 50 mi to Clermont | $455 – $733 |
| St. Lucie County, FLPort Saint Lucie moving costs | 1,268 ±530 | ≈ 101 mi to Port Saint Lucie | $455 – $606 |
| Volusia County, FLDaytona Beach moving costs | 1,138 ±483 | ≈ 108 mi to Daytona Beach | $486 – $648 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hillsborough County, FL (about 5,869), Orange County, FL (about 3,685) and Pinellas County, FL (about 3,016). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 1,758), North Carolina (about 1,055) and Texas (about 986); the largest flows in come from New York (about 2,434), New Jersey (about 1,381) and Ohio (about 1,371).
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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lake Wales, FL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Lake Wales itself on the FMCSA register, and 39 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale 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 Lake Wales?
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 Lake Wales to Miami, FL (about 200 miles) is $900 – $1,200 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lake Wales?
By reported fleet, Two Men and A Truck in Lakeland, FL, with 14 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1654865). 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 Lake Wales, FL?
1 carrier registered in Lake Wales holds interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Lake Wales 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. 12 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lake Wales passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 17 vehicle inspections (5.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Polk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 22,674 (±2,365) a year from other states, about 5,533 (±968) from abroad and about 26,015 (±2,431) from elsewhere in Florida. The largest single flow out goes to Hillsborough County (about 4,570 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.