Licensed Movers in Sarasota, FL
20 household-goods carriers are registered in Sarasota with the FMCSA, and 36 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 Sarasota to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sarasota
- 20
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 56 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
20 licensed movers are registered in Sarasota and 36 more work within 30 miles; 15 of the 56 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 20,075 people a year move to Sarasota County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Sarasota
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
BMS Moving & Storage
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers Inc
7357 Merchant Court, FL 34240
- USDOT
- 716970
- MC number
- MC224537
- Fleet
- 145 trucks · 125 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 2
Atlantic Relocation Systems
Legal name: Effort Enterprises of Sarasota Inc
6314 31St Street East, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 2261245
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 17 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 3
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Legal name: College Hunks Sarasota LLC
1860 University Pkwy, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 4227396
- MC number
- MC1634963
- Fleet
- 14 trucks · 14 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Sunshine Movers
Legal name: Sunshine Movers of Sarasota LLC
1755 West University Parkway, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 4054744
- MC number
- MC1537260
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 5
AAA Flat Rate Moving Inc
6174 Clark Center Ave, FL 34238
- USDOT
- 2127385
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
- 6
Busy Bee Movers LLC
2223 Bay St, FL 34237
- USDOT
- 4438412
- MC number
- MC1747352
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 7
Powerhouse Moving & Logistics
Legal name: Powerhouse Moving and Logistics
3245 7Th St, FL 34237
- USDOT
- 3773582
- MC number
- MC1348110
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 8
Thomas-Claire Movers
Legal name: JPC Holdings Inc
1331 13Th Street, FL 34236
- USDOT
- 1273626
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 9
Blessed Movers LLC
6549 Magellan Ct Apt 101, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 3792693
- MC number
- MC1361997
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 10
All Directions Moving & Storage Inc
1401 Whitfield Avenue, FL 34243
- USDOT
- 971686
- MC number
- MC417314
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gates Moving Systems | 2971999 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 12 | National Moving & Storage | 2972000 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 13 | Instant Moving | 4190542 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 | Pay Per Load Movers LLC | 2092504 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 15 | KTC Moving LLC | 4045135 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 | Flat Fee Movers | 2813400 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 | Freedom Movers Inc | 1491888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 | Bayfront Relocations | 1974415 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 | Larkin Moving and Handling Inc | 2332686 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 20 | Flat Rate Movers Inc | 2338509 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Sarasota
Nearest first, from Bradenton, Brandenton, Nokomis, Venice and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Spirit Movers Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1995281 | 9 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Let's Go Movers LLC | Bradenton, FL | 1736562 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Safety First Movers Inc | Bradenton, FL | 2147285 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Logistics Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4433059 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Pairadice Moving LLC | Brandenton, FL | 1758687 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A&W Pro-Movers LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4551068 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Devoted Moving & Storage LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3794928 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Total Package Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2870757 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Finishline Movers Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1581566 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Haul Pro Moving & Freight LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4251548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | RTK Moving LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4462449 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1825959 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Get the Greek Moving Company Inc | Bradenton, FL | 3409226 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Elite Movers | Bradenton, FL | 891052 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Odyssey Movers | Bradenton, FL | 3438957 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Move Helpers Moving Company | Bradenton, FL | 2363145 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Hough-Kearney Moving & Storage Inc | Nokomis, FL | 831658 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Gador Moving Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1461344 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Gulf Coast Moving Company LLC | Nokomis, FL | 4346953 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Smooth Moving | Nokomis, FL | 3964397 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Master Movers LLC | Venice, FL | 2575141 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Florida Moving LLC | Venice, FL | 4573134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Dobson the Mover Inc | Venice, FL | 834161 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Wellen Moving Services LLC | Venice, FL | 4314463 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Venice Moving Services LLC | Venice, FL | 2822256 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Affordable Moving and Hauling Inc | Ruskin, FL | 2509888 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Philly's Finest Movers LLC | Ruskin, FL | 3431560 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Charlotte Moving and Storage | North Port, FL | 1421829 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Swfl Easy Moving Solutions | North Port, FL | 3825040 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | St Pete Moving & Storage Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 1033025 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Pro Moving Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 1432480 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Hall Brothers Moving Company LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | 3856193 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | A Z Moving and Cleaning Co | Saint Petersburg, FL | 1393066 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mt Zion Moving and Storage LLC | Wimauma, FL | 3880547 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Tailwind Movers | Saint Petersburg, FL | 7559262 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | My Town Movers | Saint Petersburg, FL | 4432595 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Sarasota
9 of the 56 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 2 of 35 vehicle inspections (5.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 61 driver inspections (8.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
| Master Movers LLCVenice, FL · USDOT 2575141 | 20 | 0 of 9 | 3 of 20 |
| Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage IncBradenton, FL · USDOT 1825959 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Sunshine MoversSarasota, FL · USDOT 4054744 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Larkin Moving and Handling IncSarasota, FL · USDOT 2332686 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| National Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 2972000 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Sarasota
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $38–$47 per mover per hour in Florida in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $455 – $733 and three bedrooms $759 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $950 – $1,266 for two bedrooms to Miami, FL. The Sarasota cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Sarasota
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 7 carriers registered in Sarasota hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Sarasota cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMS Moving & Storage | 716970 | 145 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | 4227396 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Sunshine Movers | 4054744 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 | Busy Bee Movers LLC | 4438412 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | All Directions Moving & Storage Inc | 971686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 | Instant Moving | 4190542 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 | Freedom Movers Inc | 1491888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Total Package Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2870757 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Haul Pro Moving & Freight LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4251548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | RTK Moving LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4462449 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1825959 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Gulf Coast Moving Company LLC | Nokomis, FL | 4346953 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Master Movers LLC | Venice, FL | 2575141 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Florida Moving LLC | Venice, FL | 4573134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Tailwind Movers | Saint Petersburg, FL | 7559262 | 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 out of Sarasota County
Sarasota is in Sarasota County, FL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,486 people a year leaving Sarasota County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,238), Indiana (about 802) and Pennsylvania (about 506), while about 20,075 (±1,735) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Sarasota 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 Sarasota: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Sarasota, FL?
20 household-goods carriers are registered in Sarasota itself on the FMCSA register, and 36 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bradenton, Brandenton, Nokomis, Venice and nearby). All 56 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Sarasota?
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 Sarasota to Miami, FL (about 211 miles) is $950 – $1,266 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Sarasota?
By reported fleet, BMS Moving & Storage in Sarasota, FL, with 145 trucks on its filing (USDOT 716970). 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 Sarasota, FL?
7 carriers registered in Sarasota hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Sarasota 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. 15 of the 56 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Sarasota passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 56 movers listed here were inspected, 67 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 35 vehicle inspections (5.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Sarasota County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 20,075 (±1,735) a year from other states, about 2,285 (±460) from abroad and about 11,314 (±1,030) from elsewhere in Florida. The largest single flow out goes to Manatee County (about 3,632 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.