Licensed Movers in Gary, IN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Gary 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 Gary to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gary
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $789
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Gary and 40 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 41 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $789 in our model. About 15,570 people a year move to Lake County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Gary
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Archer's Moving Services
3880 Taney Pl, IN 46408
- USDOT
- 3321677
- MC number
- MC1057086
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Gary
Nearest first, from Highland, Hobart, East Chicago, Merrillville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi |  | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Brothers Moving Company | Hobart, IN | 4188897 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Merrillville, IN | 4110434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ray's Movers Inc | Merrillville, IN | 513779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Michaels Marvelous Movers LLC | Hammond, IN | 3854429 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Midwest Quality Movers LLC | Calumet City, IL | 4105264 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Iowa Moving Services Inc | Crown Point, IN | 3231858 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Dan Musch Dba Dutch Movers | South Holland, IL | 3521177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Places Move Management LLC | Valparaiso, IN | 3139421 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | A-Plus Movers LLC | Chicago, IL | 3966333 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Eb Moving Services LLC | Riverdale, IL | 3494594 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fair Freight Movers Inc | Homewood, IL | 2914237 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | MDK Moving & Grinding LLC | Chicago, IL | 2518265 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Big O Movers & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 290255 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 18 mi | Trusted Transfer Line Inc | Posen, IL | 3485353 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 326323 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Kayne Morrison | Chicago, IL | 4479274 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | A N T Moving LLC | Markham, IL | 3973463 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Big Rob Moving& Hauling | Chicago, IL | 2549115 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | King Movers LLC | Robbins, IL | 3346284 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Medley's Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 180860 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 mi | MLT Logistics | Robbins, IL | 3514168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Gentle Brothers Movers | Chicago, IL | 2181235 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Middle Class Movers Incorporated | Chicago, IL | 2786887 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Smith Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4102750 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Alexander Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 142971 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Accurate Moving Shipping and Auto Export Inc | Chicago, IL | 2177705 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | P & P Moving Ltd | Chicago, IL | 3193895 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Greater Grand Moving | Chicago, IL | 4541433 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Sky Line Movers Inc | University Park, IL | 175052 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Aaron Bros Moving System Inc | Chicago, IL | 2440000 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Copher Movers & Storage Inc | Crestwood, IL | 1072371 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi | JLD Moving & Junk Services LLC | Chicago, IL | 4442972 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Cesar Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 4009975 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Gary
9 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 113 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 66 vehicle inspections (19.7%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 113 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway MovingHobart, IN · USDOT 3756000 | 55 | 6 of 32 | 2 of 55 |
| Stanford Van Lines IncThornton, IL · USDOT 3978928 | 35 | 3 of 16 | 2 of 35 |
| Trusted Transfer Line IncPosen, IL · USDOT 3485353 | 10 | 1 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Ferree Movers IncSchererville, IN · USDOT 674157 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Middle Class Movers IncorporatedChicago, IL · USDOT 2786887 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Iowa Moving Services IncCrown Point, IN · USDOT 3231858 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Gary
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 Gary: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Gary: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$51 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $485 – $789.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $239 – $381 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $321 – $585 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $485 – $789 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $813 – $1,452 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,387 – $2,115 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,715 – $2,523 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Indiana: hand movers there earn a median $19.87 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $41–$51 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Gary: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Gary, Atlanta, GA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 659 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,045 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 812 | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,045 | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 933 | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,087 | $4,892 – $6,522 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 670 | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,360 | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 754 | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 659 | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
Long-distance movers in Gary
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Gary hold it and 23 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Gary.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Merrillville, IN | 4110434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ray's Movers Inc | Merrillville, IN | 513779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fair Freight Movers Inc | Homewood, IL | 2914237 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | MDK Moving & Grinding LLC | Chicago, IL | 2518265 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Big O Movers & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 290255 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Indiana is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Lake County
Gary sits in Lake County, IN, home to about 480,449 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 15,570 (±1,802) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,219 (±357) from abroad and about 6,559 (±1,044) from elsewhere in Indiana. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,696 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Gary | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 3,835 ±861 | ≈ 28 mi to Chicago | $485 – $789 |
| Porter County, INPortage moving costs | 3,604 ±720 | ≈ 10 mi to Portage | $485 – $789 |
| Marion County, INIndianapolis moving costs | 1,722 ±877 | ≈ 164 mi to Indianapolis | $738 – $984 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 676 ±772* | ≈ 2,019 mi to Lancaster | $9,086 – $12,114 |
| LaPorte County, INLa Porte moving costs | 535 ±204 | ≈ 38 mi to La Porte | $485 – $789 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 9,145), Porter County, IN (about 1,870) and Will County, IL (about 996). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 4,747), Texas (about 1,039) and Alabama (about 984); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 11,299), Michigan (about 516) and California (about 323).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Gary 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 Indiana
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Gary: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gary, IN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Gary itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Highland, Hobart, East Chicago, Merrillville and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Gary?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $41–$51 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $485 – $789 and a three-bedroom home at $813 – $1,452. A long-distance move from Gary to Atlanta, GA (about 659 miles) is $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gary?
By reported fleet, Safeway Moving in Hobart, IN, with 51 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3756000). 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 Gary, IN?
0 carriers registered in Gary hold interstate operating authority, and 23 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 Gary movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Indiana is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Indiana requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 23 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Gary passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 113 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 66 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 Lake County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 15,570 (±1,802) a year from other states, about 1,219 (±357) from abroad and about 6,559 (±1,044) from elsewhere in Indiana. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 3,835 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.