Licensed Movers in Ocala, FL
17 household-goods carriers are registered in Ocala with the FMCSA, and 15 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 Ocala to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ocala
- 17
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 32 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
17 licensed movers are registered in Ocala and 15 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 32 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 11,835 people a year move to Marion County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Ocala
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Affordable Moving USA
Legal name: Leece Family Corporation
6793 Sw Hwy 200, FL 34476
- USDOT
- 3025897
- MC number
- MC1695885
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Villager Mover Corporation
1621 Ne 2Nd St Apt 401, FL 34470
- USDOT
- 4348858
- MC number
- MC1700955 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Midline Florida Enterprises Inc
10949 Sw 93Rd Terrace Ste 201, FL 34481
- USDOT
- 4523259
- MC number
- MC1804869
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 4
Pardee Moving
Legal name: Russell Pardee Inc
3065 Nw Old Blitchton Road, FL 34475
- USDOT
- 1205121
- MC number
- MC892723
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 5
The Back Saver Movers LLC
1120 Sw 12Th St Unit 103, FL 34471
- USDOT
- 4145404
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
Unique Quality Furniture Moving and Delivery Inc
3602 Ne 8Th Pl Ste K, FL 34470
- USDOT
- 4571412
- MC number
- MC1818388
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
Later Gator Moving LLC
2711 Se 25Th Ct, FL 34471
- USDOT
- 3337911
- MC number
- MC1064843
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 8
Harris Moving Company
11479 Sw 51St Circle, FL 34476
- USDOT
- 1604126
- MC number
- MC593599
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 9
Lighthouse Movers of Ocala LLC
6741 Fl-Hwy 40 #810, FL 34482
- USDOT
- 4073442
- MC number
- MC1548053 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
Skye Moving
505 Sw 17Th Loop, FL 34471
- USDOT
- 4404002
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Skye Moving | 2580464 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 | Moving Mountains Moving Service LLC | 3747078 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 13 | 352 Movers LLC | 3478342 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 14 | Showtime Moving and Safes Limited Liability Company | 3695587 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 15 | Brandon Duran's Moving Service | 1501645 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 | Get It Done Moving & Delivery LLC | 3083598 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 | Southern Moving Inc | 1642626 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Ocala
Nearest first, from Silver Springs, Summerfield, Dunnellon, The Villages and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | TNT Moving Labor Services | Silver Springs, FL | 2183536 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | All American Muscle Moving LLC | Summerfield, FL | 3042772 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Ardell's Moving & Delivery Services Inc | Summerfield, FL | 4297241 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | TS Moving & Trucking LLC | Dunnellon, FL | 4161278 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Movers & Shakers | The Villages, FL | 3474090 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Craine N Sons Moving Service | The Villages, FL | 3717703 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Blessed Hands Moving Company LLC | Weirsdale, FL | 3884496 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Transitional Movers LLC | Weirsdale, FL | 3342680 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Iq Machinery Movers | Wildwood, FL | 3206327 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Collop Van Lines | Lady Lake, FL | 1059940 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Agent for Bekins Van Lines | Inverness, FL | 817335 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Quality Moving Services LLC | Fruitland Park, FL | 2544769 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Here to There Moving LLC | Fruitland Park, FL | 3794613 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Mitchell's Moving LLC | Fruitland Park, FL | 2831121 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | J H Skidmore Moving | Beverly Hills, FL | 2046278 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Ocala
7 of the 32 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 25 driver inspections (28.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Here to There Moving LLCFruitland Park, FL · USDOT 3794613 | 13 | 1 of 8 | 0 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving USAOcala, FL · USDOT 3025897 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Later Gator Moving LLCOcala, FL · USDOT 3337911 | 3 | none inspected | 3 of 3 |
| Villager Mover CorporationOcala, FL · USDOT 4348858 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| College Hunks MovingOcala, FL · USDOT 4523259 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Pardee MovingOcala, FL · USDOT 1205121 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Ocala
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 Ocala: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Ocala: 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 Ocala: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Ocala, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 308 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,494 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,073 | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,494 | $11,223 – $14,964 | $12,906 – $17,209 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,083 | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,051 | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 928 | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 854 | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 308 | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 983 | $4,424 – $5,898 | $5,087 – $6,783 |
Long-distance movers in Ocala
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Ocala hold it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Ocala.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affordable Moving USA | 3025897 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Villager Mover Corporation | 4348858 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | College Hunks Moving | 4523259 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | | Unique Quality Furniture Moving and Delivery Inc | 4571412 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 | Later Gator Moving LLC | 3337911 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Ardell's Moving & Delivery Services Inc | Summerfield, FL | 4297241 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Transitional Movers LLC | Weirsdale, FL | 3342680 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Quality Moving Services LLC | Fruitland Park, FL | 2544769 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Here to There Moving LLC | Fruitland Park, FL | 3794613 | 5 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 Florida is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Marion County
Ocala sits in Marion County, FL, home to about 357,137 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 11,835 (±1,617) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,453 (±579) from abroad and about 12,102 (±1,458) from elsewhere in Florida. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,875 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Ocala | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia County, FLDaytona Beach moving costs | 894 ±417 | ≈ 74 mi to Daytona Beach | $455 – $733 |
| Lake County, FLClermont moving costs | 864 ±269 | ≈ 60 mi to Clermont | $455 – $733 |
| Alachua County, FLGainesville moving costs | 860 ±403 | ≈ 43 mi to Gainesville | $455 – $733 |
| Miami-Dade County, FLHialeah moving costs | 758 ±214 | ≈ 297 mi to Hialeah | $1,337 – $1,782 |
| Pinellas County, FLSaint Petersburg moving costs | 519 ±244 | ≈ 119 mi to Saint Petersburg | $536 – $714 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Lake County, FL (about 1,597), Manatee County, FL (about 987) and New York County, NY (about 849). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 534), North Carolina (about 516) and Tennessee (about 466); the largest flows in come from New York (about 1,767), Ohio (about 937) and Virginia (about 922).
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 Ocala 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 Ocala: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Ocala, FL?
17 household-goods carriers are registered in Ocala itself on the FMCSA register, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Silver Springs, Summerfield, Dunnellon, The Villages and nearby). All 32 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Ocala?
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 Ocala to Miami, FL (about 308 miles) is $1,386 – $1,848 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Ocala?
By reported fleet, Quality Moving Services LLC in Fruitland Park, FL, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2544769). 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 Ocala, FL?
5 carriers registered in Ocala hold interstate operating authority, and 4 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 Ocala 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. 9 of the 32 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Ocala passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 32 movers listed here were inspected, 25 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 13 vehicle inspections (23.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Marion County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,835 (±1,617) a year from other states, about 1,453 (±579) from abroad and about 12,102 (±1,458) from elsewhere in Florida. The largest single flow out goes to Volusia County (about 894 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.