Licensed Movers in Jefferson, LA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Jefferson with the FMCSA, and 17 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 Jefferson to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Jefferson
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 18 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $425 – $691
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Jefferson and 17 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 18 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $425 – $691 in our model. About 5,941 people a year move to Jefferson Parish from other states (Census).
Movers based in Jefferson
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
American Machinery Movers Inc
247 Iris Ave, LA 70121
- USDOT
- 237453
- MC number
- MC187098
- Fleet
- 24 trucks · 19 drivers
- Registered since
- 1983
Movers within 30 miles of Jefferson
Nearest first, from Harahan, Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Abba Movers LLC | Metairie, LA | 2513904 | 3 trucks | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Cesna Moving Co LLC | Metairie, LA | 4568554 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | We Gotchu Moving LLC | New Orleans, LA | 4509912 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Stress Free Blessed Me Transportation and Moving Services LLC | Marrero, LA | 4050392 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Joes 2 Go Movers | Boutte, LA | 3917406 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Lee Moving and Storage Inc | New Orleans, LA | 3372702 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Matthews Moving and Cleaning Service LLC | New Orleans, LA | 4450338 | 2 trucks | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Atmosphere Movers | Mandeville, LA | 1043891 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 30 mi | Asap Movers | Slidell, LA | 3361751 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Moving Freight | Ponchatoula, LA | 4095751 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Jefferson
3 of the 18 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 7 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 7 driver inspections (14.3%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Lee Moving and Storage IncNew Orleans, LA · USDOT 3372702 | 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 Jefferson
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 Jefferson: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Jefferson: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $35–$44 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $425 – $691.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $215 – $339 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $285 – $515 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $425 – $691 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $705 – $1,263 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,195 – $1,835 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,475 – $2,187 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Louisiana: hand movers there earn a median $16.99 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $35–$44 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Jefferson: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Jefferson, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 364 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,941 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,366 | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,941 | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 974 | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 510 | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 364 | $1,638 – $2,184 | $1,884 – $2,512 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,128 | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 785 | $3,533 – $4,710 | $4,062 – $5,416 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,273 | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
Long-distance movers in Jefferson
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Jefferson holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Jefferson.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Machinery Movers Inc | 237453 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | Lee Moving and Storage Inc | New Orleans, LA | 3372702 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Atmosphere Movers | Mandeville, LA | 1043891 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Louisiana is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Jefferson Parish
Jefferson sits in Jefferson Parish, LA, home to about 429,738 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,941 (±847) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,850 (±1,266) from abroad and about 12,145 (±1,290) from elsewhere in Louisiana. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,921 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Jefferson | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish, LANew Orleans moving costs | 4,817 ±679 | ≈ 6 mi to New Orleans | $425 – $691 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LAMandeville moving costs | 3,027 ±1,428 | ≈ 34 mi to Mandeville | $425 – $691 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, LALaplace moving costs | 785 ±445 | ≈ 24 mi to Laplace | $425 – $691 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LAHammond moving costs | 757 ±385 | ≈ 49 mi to Hammond | $425 – $691 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LABaton Rouge moving costs | 696 ±230 | ≈ 82 mi to Baton Rouge | $425 – $691 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Orleans Parish, LA (about 5,531), East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (about 1,120) and St. Tammany Parish, LA (about 1,013). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,467), Mississippi (about 1,195) and Georgia (about 672); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 1,128), Florida (about 468) and Mississippi (about 449).
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 Jefferson 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 Louisiana
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Jefferson: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Jefferson, LA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Jefferson itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Harahan, Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner and nearby). All 18 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Jefferson?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $35–$44 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $425 – $691 and a three-bedroom home at $705 – $1,263. A long-distance move from Jefferson to Houston, TX (about 364 miles) is $1,638 – $2,184 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Jefferson?
By reported fleet, American Machinery Movers Inc in Jefferson, LA, with 24 trucks on its filing (USDOT 237453). 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 Jefferson, LA?
1 carrier registered in Jefferson holds interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Jefferson movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Louisiana is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Louisiana requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 10 of the 18 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Jefferson passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 18 movers listed here were inspected, 7 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jefferson Parish each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,941 (±847) a year from other states, about 2,850 (±1,266) from abroad and about 12,145 (±1,290) from elsewhere in Louisiana. The largest single flow out goes to Orleans Parish (about 4,817 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.