Licensed Movers inMerriam, KS
No household-goods carrier is registered in Merriam itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Mission, Overland, Overland Park 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 Merriam to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merriam
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- 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 Merriam
These are the carriers that serve a Merriam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Good Guys Moving & Storage Llc | Mission, KS | 3669227 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Packing And Moving Express | Overland, KS | 2470237 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Moving Forward Moving Llc | Overland Park, KS | 2400039 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Shawnee, KS | 1119362 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | New York New York Moving Services | Overland Park, KS | 1688818 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Companion Moving Llc | Lenexa, KS | 3477273 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Aim High Mover'S Llc | Overland Park, KS | 4136876 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Neighborhood Movers Kc | Overland Park, KS | 4430211 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A Plus Quality Movers | Overland Park, KS | 3390094 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Dba Mike Hammer Local Moving | Lenexa, KS | 2929832 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | O'Connor'S Moving Llc | Kansas City, MO | 1614566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Spd Transfer Service | Kansas City, KS | 283973 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | Superior Moving & Storage | Kansas City, MO | 69086 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Zipmoving Llc | Kansas City, MO | 4219243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ac Moving Company | Kansas City, MO | 3494502 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Aplanet Movers Llc | Kansas City, MO | 4582124 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Morgan Movers Move More Llc | Kansas City, MO | 4138483 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Saunders Moving Llc | Overland Park, KS | 3009556 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Colonial Van Lines Inc | Kansas City, MO | 4094039 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ez Breezy Moving Llc | Kansas City, MO | 3328339 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | The Regional Movers Llc | Kansas City, KS | 3825380 | 0 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | R & S Moving Llc | Leawood, KS | 2211581 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Friends And Cleaning | Kansas City, MO | 4573898 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Friends And Cleaning Llc | Kansas City, MO | 4578382 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Assisted Moving Of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | 2160310 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jones Moving And Transport Services | Kansas City, MO | 1514895 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | N-A | Kansas City, MO | 4415345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Centurion Moving & Storage Llc | Kansas City, MO | 3015288 | 15 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Golden Rule Relocation Llc | North Kansas City, MO | 3420954 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi |  | The Dudes Moving Co | North Kansas City, MO | 3556141 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Pink Zebra Moving Of Kansas City Mo | Kansas City, MO | 4435124 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Blue Diamond Movers Inc | Kansas City, MO | 3828829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Rainer Moving And Transport Services | Kansas City, MO | 4436145 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Ith Moving Llc | Overland Park, KS | 2499247 | 3 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Quality Moving Company | Raytown, MO | 1744840 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Jam Moving | Raytown, MO | 2794679 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gerber Transfer Llc | Bonner Springs, KS | 2391030 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi |  | Moving Proz | Olathe, KS | 2275038 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Kansas Llc | Kansas City, MO | 1980643 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Pods | Grandview, MO | 1085908 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
What movers cost in Merriam
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 Merriam: 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 Merriam: 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 | ≈ 1,284 | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,571 | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 491 | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 521 | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 747 | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,105 | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,449 | $6,521 – $8,694 | $7,499 – $9,998 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,214 | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
Moving out of state from Merriam?
24 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 Merriam priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in MerriamBefore you book a Merriam 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 Merriam 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 Kansas
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Merriam: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Merriam, KS?
None is registered in Merriam itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mission, Overland, Overland Park, Shawnee and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Merriam?
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 Merriam to New York City, NY (about 1,284 miles) is $5,778 – $7,704 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Merriam?
By reported fleet, Gerber Transfer Llc in Bonner Springs, KS, with 17 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2391030). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Merriam movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Kansas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Kansas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 24 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam" 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.