Licensed Movers inPalos Heights, IL
No household-goods carrier is registered in Palos Heights itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Orland Park, Crestwood, Chicago Ridge and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Palos Heights to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palos Heights
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Palos Heights
These are the carriers that serve a Palos Heights move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Thompson Moving & Storage Inc | Orland Park, IL | 854516 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Copher Movers & Storage Inc | Crestwood, IL | 1072371 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Open Door Moving And Storage | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3276268 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Galaxy Moving & Storage Inc | Crestwood, IL | 3546800 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Vroom Vroom Movers Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 4151126 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Got 2 Go Movers Llc | Orland Park, IL | 4506125 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | C March Movers Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 1336612 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alexander Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 142971 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | King Movers Llc | Robbins, IL | 3346284 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Mlt Logistics | Robbins, IL | 3514168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | None | Tinley Park, IL | 2789784 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Trusted Transfer Line Inc | Posen, IL | 3485353 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Lalo'S Movers Inc | Justice, IL | 3047681 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moore'S Furniture & Piano Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 326323 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving Of Southwest Chicago | Orland Park, IL | 3003438 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Kayne Morrison | Chicago, IL | 4479274 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A N T Moving Llc | Markham, IL | 3973463 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eb Moving Services Llc | Riverdale, IL | 3494594 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Quickhelp Moving Inc | Summit, IL | 4531213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Big Rob Moving& Hauling | Chicago, IL | 2549115 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Callaghan'S Moving Services Inc | Lemont, IL | 4094410 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Maverick Moving Llc | Willowbrook, IL | 4383495 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Mdk Moving & Grinding Llc | Chicago, IL | 2518265 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gentle Brothers Movers | Chicago, IL | 2181235 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jj Moving And Delivery | Chicago, IL | 2486556 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Fair Freight Movers Inc | Homewood, IL | 2914237 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Services Inc | Mokena, IL | 3086625 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Specialists Moving Services Inc | Lyons, IL | 2862469 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jld Moving & Junk Services Llc | Chicago, IL | 4442972 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Cesar Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 4009975 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Smith Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4102750 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Be Blessed Movers Llc | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Big O Movers & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 290255 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Denmark Movers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 1175141 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Dan Musch Dba Dutch Movers | South Holland, IL | 3521177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Jose Alcantar Moving Co | Matteson, IL | 3023579 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Go Pro Movers Llc | Chicago, IL | 4535513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Greater Grand Moving | Chicago, IL | 4541433 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A2B Moving Llc | Chicago, IL | 4265682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Palos Heights
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Palos Heights: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| 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 |
Long distance from Palos Heights: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 839 | $3,776 – $5,034 | $4,342 – $5,789 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,019 | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 919 | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,078 | $4,851 – $6,468 | $5,579 – $7,438 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 697 | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,376 | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 782 | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 673 | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
Moving out of state from Palos Heights?
23 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Palos Heights priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Palos HeightsBefore you book a Palos Heights mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Palos Heights address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Palos Heights: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palos Heights, IL?
None is registered in Palos Heights itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Orland Park, Crestwood, Chicago Ridge, Bridgeview and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights to New York City, NY (about 839 miles) is $3,776 – $5,034 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palos Heights?
By reported fleet, Fair Freight Movers Inc in Homewood, IL, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2914237). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Palos Heights 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. 23 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Palos Heights, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Palos Heights" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.