Licensed Movers in New Orleans, LA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in New Orleans with the FMCSA, and 14 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 New Orleans to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New Orleans
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 17 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $425 – $691
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in New Orleans and 14 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 17 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 10,651 people a year move to Orleans Parish from other states (Census).
Movers based in New Orleans
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lee Moving and Storage Inc
13100 Carrere Ct, LA 70129
- USDOT
- 3372702
- MC number
- MC1081495
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Matthews Moving and Cleaning Service LLC
4800 Charmes Ct, LA 70129
- USDOT
- 4450338
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
We Gotchu Moving LLC
517 S Gayoso St, LA 70119
- USDOT
- 4509912
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of New Orleans
Nearest first, from Jefferson, Gretna, Harvey, Metairie and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | American Machinery Movers Inc | Jefferson, LA | 237453 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Abba Movers LLC | Metairie, LA | 2513904 | 3 trucks | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cesna Moving Co LLC | Metairie, LA | 4568554 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Stress Free Blessed Me Transportation and Moving Services LLC | Marrero, LA | 4050392 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Joes 2 Go Movers | Boutte, LA | 3917406 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Atmosphere Movers | Mandeville, LA | 1043891 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Asap Movers | Slidell, LA | 3361751 | 1 truck | Within LA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near New Orleans
3 of the 17 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 New Orleans
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: $1,665 – $2,220 for two bedrooms to Houston, TX. The New Orleans cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in New Orleans
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in New Orleans holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the New Orleans cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Lee Moving and Storage Inc | 3372702 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | American Machinery Movers Inc | Jefferson, LA | 237453 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Moving Nola LLC | Gretna, LA | 4067652 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Junkaroos and Moveroos Franchise Systems LLC | Harvey, LA | 2263007 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Harahan, LA | 77814 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Audubon Moving & Storage LLC | Kenner, LA | 273406 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Security Van Lines LLC | Kenner, LA | 29097 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Kenner, LA | 3256232 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | The Moving Specialist LLC | Norco, LA | 4131327 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 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 out of Orleans Parish
New Orleans is in Orleans Parish, LA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,551 people a year leaving Orleans Parish for another state, most often for Texas (about 2,868), California (about 2,590) and Florida (about 746), while about 10,651 (±932) 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in New Orleans, LA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in New Orleans itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Jefferson, Gretna, Harvey, Metairie and nearby). All 17 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans to Houston, TX (about 370 miles) is $1,665 – $2,220 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near New Orleans?
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 New Orleans, LA?
1 carrier registered in New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 17 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near New Orleans passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 17 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 Orleans Parish each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,651 (±932) a year from other states, about 2,082 (±333) from abroad and about 10,098 (±975) from elsewhere in Louisiana. The largest single flow out goes to Jefferson Parish (about 5,531 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.