Licensed Movers in Merrillville, IN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Merrillville 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 Merrillville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merrillville
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 26
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $789
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Merrillville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 26 of the 42 can move you out of state. 13 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 Merrillville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Legal name: Mazellen Enterprise LLC
1402 E 86Th Place, IN 46410
- USDOT
- 4110434
- MC number
- MC1569877
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Ray's Movers Inc
6707 Broadway, IN 46410
- USDOT
- 513779
- MC number
- MC203110
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
Movers within 30 miles of Merrillville
Nearest first, from Hobart, Crown Point, Gary, Schererville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi |  | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Brothers Moving Company | Hobart, IN | 4188897 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Iowa Moving Services Inc | Crown Point, IN | 3231858 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Archer's Moving Services | Gary, IN | 3321677 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Moving Places Move Management LLC | Valparaiso, IN | 3139421 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Nicksic Movers Inc | Hebron, IN | 1783526 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Michaels Marvelous Movers LLC | Hammond, IN | 3854429 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Nwi Mobile Storage | Lowell, IN | 706666 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Midwest Quality Movers LLC | Calumet City, IL | 4105264 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Dan Musch Dba Dutch Movers | South Holland, IL | 3521177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Fair Freight Movers Inc | Homewood, IL | 2914237 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sky Line Movers Inc | University Park, IL | 175052 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Eb Moving Services LLC | Riverdale, IL | 3494594 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A-Plus Movers LLC | Chicago, IL | 3966333 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A N T Moving LLC | Markham, IL | 3973463 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Trusted Transfer Line Inc | Posen, IL | 3485353 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | MDK Moving & Grinding LLC | Chicago, IL | 2518265 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Jose Alcantar Moving Co | Matteson, IL | 3023579 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | King Movers LLC | Robbins, IL | 3346284 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | MLT Logistics | Robbins, IL | 3514168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Big O Movers & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 290255 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 24 mi | Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 326323 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Kayne Morrison | Chicago, IL | 4479274 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | None | Tinley Park, IL | 2789784 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Big Rob Moving& Hauling | Chicago, IL | 2549115 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Alexander Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 142971 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Copher Movers & Storage Inc | Crestwood, IL | 1072371 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 25 mi | Gentle Brothers Movers | Chicago, IL | 2181235 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Galaxy Moving & Storage Inc | Crestwood, IL | 3546800 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Medley's Moving & Storage Inc | Chicago, IL | 180860 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 27 mi |  | Middle Class Movers Incorporated | Chicago, IL | 2786887 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Smith Movers Inc | Chicago, IL | 4102750 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Keep It Moving Logistics | Frankfort, IL | 3483062 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Accurate Moving Shipping and Auto Export Inc | Chicago, IL | 2177705 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Merrillville
13 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 123 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 72 vehicle inspections (18.1%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 123 driver inspections (9.8%, 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 |
| Jose Alcantar Moving CoMatteson, IL · USDOT 3023579 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Galaxy Moving & Storage IncCrestwood, IL · USDOT 3546800 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Merrillville
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 Merrillville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Merrillville: 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 Merrillville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Merrillville, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 37 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,046 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 810 | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,046 | $9,207 – $12,276 | $10,588 – $14,117 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 37 | $485 – $789 | $813 – $1,452 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 927 | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,080 | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 666 | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,351 | $6,080 – $8,106 | $6,991 – $9,322 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 752 | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
Long-distance movers in Merrillville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Merrillville hold it and 24 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Merrillville.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | 4110434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Ray's Movers Inc | 513779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Nwi Mobile Storage | Lowell, IN | 706666 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Fair Freight Movers Inc | Homewood, IL | 2914237 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sky Line Movers Inc | University Park, IL | 175052 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Trusted Transfer Line Inc | Posen, IL | 3485353 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | MDK Moving & Grinding LLC | Chicago, IL | 2518265 | 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 Indiana is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Lake County
Merrillville 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 Merrillville | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 3,835 ±861 | ≈ 37 mi to Chicago | $485 – $789 |
| Porter County, INPortage moving costs | 3,604 ±720 | ≈ 13 mi to Portage | $485 – $789 |
| Marion County, INIndianapolis moving costs | 1,722 ±877 | ≈ 155 mi to Indianapolis | $698 – $930 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 676 ±772* | ≈ 2,020 mi to Lancaster | $9,090 – $12,120 |
| 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Merrillville, IN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Merrillville itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hobart, Crown Point, Gary, Schererville and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Merrillville?
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 Merrillville to Washington, DC (about 666 miles) is $2,997 – $3,996 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Merrillville?
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 Merrillville, IN?
2 carriers registered in Merrillville hold interstate operating authority, and 24 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 Merrillville 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. 26 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Merrillville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 123 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 72 vehicle inspections (18.1%), 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.