Licensed Movers in Columbia, MD
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 47 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
7 licensed movers are registered in Columbia and 40 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 47 can move you out of state. 25 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $803 in our model. About 8,185 people a year move to Howard County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD
Legal name: Chesapeake Bay Movers Inc
9050 Red Branch Rd Suite F, MD 21045
- USDOT
- 2527384
- MC number
- MC877973
- Fleet
- 23 trucks · 28 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Efficient Movers Plus Inc
6737 Pine Dr, MD 21046
- USDOT
- 4354521
- MC number
- MC1703091 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
One Stop Moving and Freight Transport LLC
7055 Gentle Shade Rd #301, MD 21046
- USDOT
- 4228091
- MC number
- MC1635336 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Moody Movers Inc
6655 Dobbin Rd # 6, MD 21045
- USDOT
- 720865
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 5
Home2Home Movers LLC
7525 Murray Hill Rd, MD 21046
- USDOT
- 2924365
- MC number
- MC986523
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 6
Sebastian Moving Baltimore LLC
7386 Sweet Clover, MD 21045
- USDOT
- 4212063
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 7
Eta Transportation JP Noble Movers & JP Services LLC
6070 Shepherds Square, MD 21044
- USDOT
- 3235051
- MC number
- MC1015018
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Laurel, Jessup, Ellicott City, Elkridge and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Maxon Movers Inc | Laurel, MD | 1597473 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Us 1 Movers LLC | Laurel, MD | 3486859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Express Delivery Movers Inc | Laurel, MD | 1568214 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sterling Moving and Storage Inc | Jessup, MD | 2006832 | 16 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Doyle Moving Services LLC | Jessup, MD | 3110403 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Movers USA Inc | Jessup, MD | 981371 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Impact Movers | Ellicott City, MD | 4566814 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nobel Relocation Maryland LLC | Jessup, MD | 3549378 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | MK Moving Inc | Ellicott City, MD | 2935315 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | D H Moving & Storage Inc | Elkridge, MD | 1015749 | 6 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jason's Moving Service | Elkridge, MD | 239742 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Nol & Lor Movers LLC | Elkridge, MD | 2637393 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | R & A Movers Inc | Laurel, MD | 591076 | 5 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Johnson's Piano Moving | Laurel, MD | 1849560 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | St James Moving Services LLC | Laurel, MD | 2487241 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A to Z Movers | Baltimore, MD | 1042534 | 4 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Keep It Moving Hauling and Transport LLC | Hanover, MD | 2872891 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Alpine Relocation Solutions LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2413289 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | American Moving Service | West Friendship, MD | 1355505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi |  | American Relocation LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2356555 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Office Relocation Group Inc | Halethorpe, MD | 2254536 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Owner | Baltimore, MD | 2783947 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Green Line Relocation & Systems LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2268422 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Charm City Movers | Baltimore, MD | 1722979 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All Pro Moving Inc | Windsor, MD | 1036438 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | On Point Movers | Baltimore, MD | 2099886 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A R T Moving Moving & Hauling | Windsor Mill, MD | 1858764 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Star Movers LLC | Halethorpe, MD | 3517944 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Arthurking Moving and Hauling LLC | Windsor Mill, MD | 4426142 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Alpine Moving Company LLC | Baltimore, MD | 1460409 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Smart Moving and Hauling Services LLC | Windsor Mill, MD | 4502410 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Metropolitan Moving & Storage | Laurel, MD | 1326082 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ally Moving LLC | Beltsville, MD | 2845439 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Name Your Price Movers | Brookville, MD | 2630372 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Express Movers & Storage LLC | Woodlawn, MD | 2584839 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Aspen Hill Movers Inc | Silver Spring, MD | 1275792 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mike the Mover LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2866968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mashav Relocation LLC | Beltsville, MD | 1861735 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Budget Movers | Baltimore, MD | 654376 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | New Horizon Relocation System LLC | Beltsville, MD | 3699146 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Columbia
25 of the 47 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 203 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 136 vehicle inspections (15.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 39 of 203 driver inspections (19.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation LLCBaltimore, MD · USDOT 2356555 | 32 | 3 of 20 | 4 of 32 |
| Ally Moving LLCBeltsville, MD · USDOT 2845439 | 30 | 2 of 21 | 7 of 30 |
| Metropolitan Moving & StorageLaurel, MD · USDOT 1326082 | 23 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 23 |
| Johnson's Piano MovingLaurel, MD · USDOT 1849560 | 20 | 0 of 17 | 1 of 20 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDColumbia, MD · USDOT 2527384 | 15 | 0 of 11 | 7 of 15 |
| Doyle Moving Services LLCJessup, MD · USDOT 3110403 | 13 | 0 of 8 | 3 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Columbia
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $41–$52 per mover per hour in Maryland in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $485 – $803 and three bedrooms $813 – $1,479. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $545 – $726 for two bedrooms to Philadelphia, PA. The Columbia cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Columbia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Columbia hold it and 20 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Columbia cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD | 2527384 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Efficient Movers Plus Inc | 4354521 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | One Stop Moving and Freight Transport LLC | 4228091 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Eta Transportation JP Noble Movers & JP Services LLC | 3235051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Us 1 Movers LLC | Laurel, MD | 3486859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Doyle Moving Services LLC | Jessup, MD | 3110403 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Movers USA Inc | Jessup, MD | 981371 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Impact Movers | Ellicott City, MD | 4566814 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nobel Relocation Maryland LLC | Jessup, MD | 3549378 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Johnson's Piano Moving | Laurel, MD | 1849560 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | St James Moving Services LLC | Laurel, MD | 2487241 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Keep It Moving Hauling and Transport LLC | Hanover, MD | 2872891 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | American Moving Service | West Friendship, MD | 1355505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | | American Relocation LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2356555 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | | Office Relocation Group Inc | Halethorpe, MD | 2254536 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | | Owner | Baltimore, MD | 2783947 | 4 trucks | 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 Maryland is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Howard County
Columbia is in Howard County, MD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,554 people a year leaving Howard County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,388), Florida (about 1,172) and Pennsylvania (about 856), while about 8,185 (±1,070) 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 Columbia 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 Maryland
414 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maryland; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbia, MD?
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Laurel, Jessup, Ellicott City, Elkridge and nearby). All 47 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $41–$52 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $485 – $803 and a three-bedroom home at $813 – $1,479. A long-distance move from Columbia to Philadelphia, PA (about 121 miles) is $545 – $726 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbia?
By reported fleet, Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD in Columbia, MD, with 23 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2527384). 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 Columbia, MD?
4 carriers registered in Columbia hold interstate operating authority, and 20 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 Columbia movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Maryland is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Maryland requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 24 of the 47 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Columbia passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 25 of the 47 movers listed here were inspected, 203 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 136 vehicle inspections (15.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Howard County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,185 (±1,070) a year from other states, about 2,858 (±678) from abroad and about 12,511 (±1,517) from elsewhere in Maryland. The largest single flow out goes to Anne Arundel County (about 2,930 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.