Licensed Movers in Palatine, IL
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Palatine 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 Palatine to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palatine
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Palatine and 40 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 44 can move you out of state. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 82,951 people a year move to Cook County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Palatine
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Illinois Moving Systems Inc
706 S Vermont, IL 60067
- USDOT
- 2065215
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 2
Continental Van Lines
Legal name: Shuttle Logistic Inc
520 South Hicks Rd, IL 60067
- USDOT
- 4158039
- MC number
- MC1597447
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Ganga Movers
Legal name: Ganga Solutions LLC
1945 N Jamestown Dr, IL 60074
- USDOT
- 4056901
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
Super Movers Inc
331 W Northwest Hwy Ste 208, IL 60067
- USDOT
- 2981541
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of Palatine
Nearest first, from Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Lake Zurich, Arlington Height and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Long Distance Movers USA | Arlington Heights, IL | 2338933 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | K&G Moving Experts LLC | Arlington Heights, IL | 3531566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | United New City Van Lines Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4477750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Home First Moving Company | Arlington Heights, IL | 4495533 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Moving Solutions | Lake Zurich, IL | 3409332 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Gorilla Moving Company | Schaumburg, IL | 3518242 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Moving and Storage LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4452243 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pro Smart Movers | Schaumburg, IL | 3682451 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Acm Movers Transportation Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 4291945 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Heights, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Barry Services Fitness Equipment Moving & Repair | Arlington Heights, IL | 2488161 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Borz Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4443743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Elite Pro Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3754212 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Movezilla Moving LLC | Schaumburg, IL | 4211309 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Koldon Moving and Storage | Lake Zurich, IL | 1342508 | 8 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Movingtime LLC | Lake Zurich, IL | 4435014 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Father and Son Moving Service Inc | Hoffman Est, IL | 3934524 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | BZ Movers Inc | Long Grove, IL | 3659184 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Hollander International Storage and Moving Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 131735 | 23 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 294025 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Windy City Movers | Elk Grove Village, IL | 4338139 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Classic Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3008856 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Worlds Best Movers Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3061438 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Let's Get Moving Des Plaines | Wheeling, IL | 4425768 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Northwest Movers Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 962244 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Lets Get Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4333711 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Jones Transfer Company Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 94155 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Amer-Trans Relocation Services Inc | Elk Grove Village, IL | 1273732 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Liberty Van Lines LLC | Elk Grove Village, IL | 3218568 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Nick and Earl Moving LLC | Wheeling, IL | 4531145 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tssj Moving Express Inc | Mount Prospect, IL | 3672748 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Door to Door Moving Systems | Elk Grove Village, IL | 582587 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | Mid Moving | Riverwoods, IL | 2437030 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | QST Movers LLC | Des Plaines, IL | 4214786 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Non-Stop Moving Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 3491768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Great Chicago Movers LLC | Deerfield, IL | 3739994 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Breda Moving Co Inc | Roselle, IL | 886527 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Palatine
18 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 330 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 45 of 229 vehicle inspections (19.7%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 54 of 330 driver inspections (16.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Moving IncArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 4017704 | 240 | 37 of 186 | 22 of 240 |
| Alliance Moving & StorageRolling Meadows, IL · USDOT 2882675 | 18 | 3 of 10 | 6 of 18 |
| Long Distance Movers USAArlington Heights, IL · USDOT 2338933 | 16 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 16 |
| Mid MovingRiverwoods, IL · USDOT 2437030 | 9 | 0 of 4 | 8 of 9 |
| Continental Van LinesPalatine, IL · USDOT 4158039 | 9 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 9 |
| Acm Movers Transportation IncSchaumburg, IL · USDOT 4291945 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Palatine
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 Palatine: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Palatine: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $40–$50 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $475 – $775.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Illinois: hand movers there earn a median $19.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $40–$50 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Palatine: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Palatine, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 32 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,010 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 855 | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,010 | $9,045 – $12,060 | $10,402 – $13,869 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 32 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 937 | $4,217 – $5,622 | $4,849 – $6,465 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,103 | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 722 | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,416 | $6,372 – $8,496 | $7,328 – $9,770 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 801 | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,145 – $5,527 |
Long-distance movers in Palatine
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Palatine hold it and 29 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Palatine.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Continental Van Lines | 4158039 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Ganga Movers | 4056901 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Complete Moving Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4017704 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Alliance Moving & Storage | Rolling Meadows, IL | 2882675 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Long Distance Movers USA | Arlington Heights, IL | 2338933 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | K&G Moving Experts LLC | Arlington Heights, IL | 3531566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | United New City Van Lines Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4477750 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington Height, IL | 153395 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Moving and Storage LLC | Buffalo Grove, IL | 4452243 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pro Smart Movers | Schaumburg, IL | 3682451 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Acm Movers Transportation Inc | Schaumburg, IL | 4291945 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Simple Moving | Arlington Heights, IL | 3418875 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Borz Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4443743 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Elite Pro Movers Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 3754212 | 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 Illinois is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Cook County
Palatine sits in Cook County, IL, home to about 5,107,962 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 82,951 (±3,392) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 34,806 (±2,473) from abroad and about 44,784 (±2,474) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 129,395 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Palatine | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 21,050 ±1,662 | ≈ 15 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Will County, ILLockport moving costs | 12,267 ±1,138 | ≈ 42 mi to Lockport | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, ILGrayslake moving costs | 11,414 ±1,215 | ≈ 18 mi to Grayslake | $475 – $775 |
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 9,145 ±1,341 | ≈ 52 mi to East Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| Kane County, ILGeneva moving costs | 8,885 ±1,239 | ≈ 25 mi to Geneva | $475 – $775 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from DuPage County, IL (about 13,206), Lake County, IL (about 6,678) and Will County, IL (about 6,454). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Indiana (about 15,787), California (about 13,278) and Florida (about 9,643); the largest flows in come from Indiana (about 9,158), California (about 8,628) and Florida (about 4,990).
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 Palatine 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 Illinois
341 listed household-goods carriers are based in Illinois; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Palatine: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palatine, IL?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Palatine itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Lake Zurich, Arlington Height and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Palatine?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Palatine to Washington, DC (about 722 miles) is $3,249 – $4,332 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palatine?
By reported fleet, Complete Moving Inc in Arlington Heights, IL, with 80 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4017704). 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 Palatine, IL?
2 carriers registered in Palatine hold interstate operating authority, and 29 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 Palatine movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Illinois is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Illinois requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 31 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Palatine passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 330 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 45 of 229 vehicle inspections (19.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Cook County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 82,951 (±3,392) a year from other states, about 34,806 (±2,473) from abroad and about 44,784 (±2,474) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to DuPage County (about 21,050 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.