Licensed Movers in Venice, FL
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Venice 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 Venice to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Venice
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Venice and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 45 can move you out of state. 8 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 Venice
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Master Movers LLC
250 Center Ct, FL 34285
- USDOT
- 2575141
- MC number
- MC44637
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Dobson the Mover Inc
266 Grove Street South, FL 34292
- USDOT
- 834161
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
- 3
Wellen Moving Services LLC
19300 Merlot Ave Unit 5, FL 34293
- USDOT
- 4314463
- MC number
- MC1684484
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Florida Moving LLC
627 Guild Dr, FL 34285
- USDOT
- 4573134
- MC number
- MC1819340
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Venice Moving Services LLC
1500 Pierce Drive, FL 34293
- USDOT
- 2822256
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Venice
Nearest first, from Nokomis, Sarasota, North Port, Port Charlotte and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Hough-Kearney Moving & Storage Inc | Nokomis, FL | 831658 | 4 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Gador Moving Inc | Nokomis, FL | 1461344 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Gulf Coast Moving Company LLC | Nokomis, FL | 4346953 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Smooth Moving | Nokomis, FL | 3964397 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | AAA Flat Rate Moving Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2127385 | 5 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pay Per Load Movers LLC | Sarasota, FL | 2092504 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Charlotte Moving and Storage | North Port, FL | 1421829 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Swfl Easy Moving Solutions | North Port, FL | 3825040 | 2 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | BMS Moving & Storage | Sarasota, FL | 716970 | 145 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Busy Bee Movers LLC | Sarasota, FL | 4438412 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Powerhouse Moving & Logistics | Sarasota, FL | 3773582 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Gates Moving Systems | Sarasota, FL | 2971999 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | National Moving & Storage | Sarasota, FL | 2972000 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Instant Moving | Sarasota, FL | 4190542 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Freedom Movers Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1491888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Bayfront Relocations | Sarasota, FL | 1974415 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Larkin Moving and Handling Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2332686 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Thomas-Claire Movers | Sarasota, FL | 1273626 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | KTC Moving LLC | Sarasota, FL | 4045135 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Flat Fee Movers | Sarasota, FL | 2813400 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | AAA Professional Movers | Port Charlotte, FL | 1000099 | 3 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Meridian Moving & Storage | North Port, FL | 4021726 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Joe C's Moving | Port Charlotte, FL | 896973 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | TK Movers | North Port, FL | 2786881 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Flat Rate Movers Inc | Sarasota, FL | 2338509 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Sarasota, FL | 2261245 | 17 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Sarasota, FL | 4227396 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Sunshine Movers | Sarasota, FL | 4054744 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Spirit Movers Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1995281 | 9 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Blessed Movers LLC | Sarasota, FL | 3792693 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | All Directions Moving & Storage Inc | Sarasota, FL | 971686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Flamingo Moving | Port Charlotte, FL | 4308282 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1825959 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Safety First Movers Inc | Bradenton, FL | 2147285 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Logistics Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4433059 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Devoted Moving & Storage LLC | Bradenton, FL | 3794928 | 0 trucks | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Let's Go Movers LLC | Bradenton, FL | 1736562 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Pairadice Moving LLC | Brandenton, FL | 1758687 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | A&W Pro-Movers LLC | Bradenton, FL | 4551068 | 1 truck | Within FL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Total Package Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2870757 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Venice
8 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 66 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 60 driver inspections (8.3%, 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 Venice
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 Venice: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Venice: 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 Venice: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Venice, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 193 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,533 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,230 | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,533 | $11,399 – $15,198 | $13,108 – $17,478 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,238 | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,101 | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 941 | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,016 | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 193 | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,142 | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
Long-distance movers in Venice
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Venice hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Venice.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master Movers LLC | 2575141 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Florida Moving LLC | 4573134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Gulf Coast Moving Company LLC | Nokomis, FL | 4346953 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | BMS Moving & Storage | Sarasota, FL | 716970 | 145 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Busy Bee Movers LLC | Sarasota, FL | 4438412 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Instant Moving | Sarasota, FL | 4190542 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Freedom Movers Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1491888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Sarasota, FL | 4227396 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | | Sunshine Movers | Sarasota, FL | 4054744 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | All Directions Moving & Storage Inc | Sarasota, FL | 971686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1825959 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Total Package Moving Services LLC | Bradenton, FL | 2870757 | 0 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 Sarasota County
Venice sits in Sarasota County, FL, home to about 424,762 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 20,075 (±1,735) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,285 (±460) from abroad and about 11,314 (±1,030) from elsewhere in Florida. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,486 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Venice | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee County, FLBradenton moving costs | 3,632 ±805 | ≈ 32 mi to Bradenton | $455 – $733 |
| Charlotte County, FLPunta Gorda moving costs | 1,637 ±461 | ≈ 31 mi to Punta Gorda | $455 – $733 |
| Seminole County, FLCasselberry moving costs | 950 ±543 | ≈ 147 mi to Casselberry | $662 – $882 |
| Hillsborough County, FLTampa moving costs | 660 ±215 | ≈ 67 mi to Tampa | $455 – $733 |
| Pinellas County, FLSaint Petersburg moving costs | 521 ±178 | ≈ 55 mi to Saint Petersburg | $455 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Manatee County, FL (about 3,400), Charlotte County, FL (about 1,287) and Pinellas County, FL (about 617). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 1,238), Indiana (about 802) and Pennsylvania (about 506); the largest flows in come from New Jersey (about 1,534), Michigan (about 1,308) and North Carolina (about 1,143).
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 Venice 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 Venice: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Venice, FL?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Venice itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Nokomis, Sarasota, North Port, Port Charlotte and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Venice?
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 Venice to Miami, FL (about 193 miles) is $869 – $1,158 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Venice?
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 Venice, FL?
2 carriers registered in Venice 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 Venice 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 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Venice passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 66 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.