Licensed Movers in Metairie, LA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Metairie with the FMCSA, and 18 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 Metairie to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Metairie
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 20 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $425 – $691
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Metairie and 18 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 20 can move you out of state. 4 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 Metairie
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Abba Movers LLC
3734 Jean Pl, LA 70002
- USDOT
- 2513904
- MC number
- MC934085
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Cesna Moving Co LLC
3734 Jean Pl, LA 70002
- USDOT
- 4568554
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Metairie
Nearest first, from Jefferson, Harahan, Kenner, New Orleans and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | American Machinery Movers Inc | Jefferson, LA | 237453 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | We Gotchu Moving LLC | New Orleans, LA | 4509912 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Stress Free Blessed Me Transportation and Moving Services LLC | Marrero, LA | 4050392 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Joes 2 Go Movers | Boutte, LA | 3917406 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | Lee Moving and Storage Inc | New Orleans, LA | 3372702 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Matthews Moving and Cleaning Service LLC | New Orleans, LA | 4450338 | 2 trucks | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Atmosphere Movers | Mandeville, LA | 1043891 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 27 mi | Moving Freight | Ponchatoula, LA | 4095751 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | S and S Moving Inc | Mandeville, LA | 2037814 | 4 trucks | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Asap Movers | Slidell, LA | 3361751 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Northshore Moving Company | Mandeville, LA | 2034397 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Metairie
4 of the 20 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 9 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 9 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
| Northshore Moving CompanyMandeville, LA · USDOT 2034397 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 2 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 Metairie
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $35–$44 per mover per hour in Louisiana in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $425 – $691 and three bedrooms $705 – $1,263. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,634 – $2,178 for two bedrooms to Houston, TX. The Metairie cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Metairie
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Metairie hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Metairie cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | American Machinery Movers Inc | Jefferson, LA | 237453 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | | Lee Moving and Storage Inc | New Orleans, LA | 3372702 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Atmosphere Movers | Mandeville, LA | 1043891 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Northshore Moving Company | Mandeville, LA | 2034397 | 1 truck | 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 out of Jefferson Parish
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish, LA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,921 people a year leaving Jefferson Parish for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,467), Mississippi (about 1,195) and Georgia (about 672), while about 5,941 (±847) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Metairie 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 Metairie: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Metairie, LA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Metairie itself on the FMCSA register, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Jefferson, Harahan, Kenner, New Orleans and nearby). All 20 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Metairie?
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 Metairie to Houston, TX (about 363 miles) is $1,634 – $2,178 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Metairie?
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 Metairie, LA?
0 carriers registered in Metairie hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Metairie 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. 11 of the 20 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Metairie passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 20 movers listed here were inspected, 9 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), 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.