Licensed Movers in Ellicott City, MD
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ellicott City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Ellicott City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 15 of the 42 can move you out of state. 19 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 Ellicott City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Impact Movers
5009 Worthington Way, MD 21043
- USDOT
- 4566814
- MC number
- MC46552018
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
MK Moving Inc
8730 Wethered Dr, MD 21043
- USDOT
- 2935315
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Ellicott City
Nearest first, from Columbia, Baltimore, Windsor, Windsor Mill and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD | Columbia, MD | 2527384 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A to Z Movers | Baltimore, MD | 1042534 | 4 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Charm City Movers | Baltimore, MD | 1722979 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | All Pro Moving Inc | Windsor, MD | 1036438 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | On Point Movers | Baltimore, MD | 2099886 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moody Movers Inc | Columbia, MD | 720865 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alpine Relocation Solutions LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2413289 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A R T Moving Moving & Hauling | Windsor Mill, MD | 1858764 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Arthurking Moving and Hauling LLC | Windsor Mill, MD | 4426142 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sebastian Moving Baltimore LLC | Columbia, MD | 4212063 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Eta Transportation JP Noble Movers & JP Services LLC | Columbia, MD | 3235051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Smart Moving and Hauling Services LLC | Windsor Mill, MD | 4502410 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | D H Moving & Storage Inc | Elkridge, MD | 1015749 | 6 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Express Movers & Storage LLC | Woodlawn, MD | 2584839 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Budget Movers | Baltimore, MD | 654376 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services | Randalstown, MD | 2507690 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Efficient Movers Plus Inc | Columbia, MD | 4354521 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Jason's Moving Service | Elkridge, MD | 239742 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Greenberg Moving Services LLC | Randallstown, MD | 3251244 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | One Stop Moving and Freight Transport LLC | Columbia, MD | 4228091 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | DC Transfer LLC | Gwynn Oak, MD | 4101294 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | American Moving Service | West Friendship, MD | 1355505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Nol & Lor Movers LLC | Elkridge, MD | 2637393 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Keepingitmovingmoversllc | Baltimore, MD | 3344180 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Fat Lucky Moving & Hauling | Gwynn Oak, MD | 2137015 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Gateway Moving LLC | Randallstown, MD | 3625954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Solodolo Moving | Randallstown, MD | 3704376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Home2Home Movers LLC | Columbia, MD | 2924365 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | K & Q Moving & Hauling Services LLC | Gwynn Oak, MD | 4564833 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Na | Randallstown, MD | 3793783 | 0 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Mike the Mover LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2866968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lanes Moving & Hauling | Baltimore, MD | 4490416 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Economy Moving & Transportation | Baltimore, MD | 2024819 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sterling Moving and Storage Inc | Jessup, MD | 2006832 | 16 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | American Relocation LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2356555 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Office Relocation Group Inc | Halethorpe, MD | 2254536 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Orly Moving Systems Inc | Baltimore, MD | 575111 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi |  | Doyle Moving Services LLC | Jessup, MD | 3110403 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Movers USA Inc | Jessup, MD | 981371 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi |  | Owner | Baltimore, MD | 2783947 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Ellicott City
19 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 126 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 85 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 30 of 126 driver inspections (23.8%, 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 |
| 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 |
| Orly Moving Systems IncBaltimore, MD · USDOT 575111 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 11 |
| Efficient Movers Plus IncColumbia, MD · USDOT 4354521 | 9 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
| OwnerBaltimore, MD · USDOT 2783947 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Ellicott City
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 Ellicott City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Ellicott City: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $485 – $803.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $239 – $387 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $321 – $595 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $485 – $803 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $813 – $1,479 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,387 – $2,155 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,715 – $2,571 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Maryland: hand movers there earn a median $20.00 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $41–$52 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Ellicott City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Ellicott City, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 33 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,685 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 209 | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,685 | $12,083 – $16,110 | $13,895 – $18,526 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 692 | $3,114 – $4,152 | $3,581 – $4,775 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,398 | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,445 | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 33 | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,111 | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 117 | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
Long-distance movers in Ellicott City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Ellicott City holds it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Ellicott City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impact Movers | 4566814 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MD | Columbia, MD | 2527384 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Eta Transportation JP Noble Movers & JP Services LLC | Columbia, MD | 3235051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Efficient Movers Plus Inc | Columbia, MD | 4354521 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | One Stop Moving and Freight Transport LLC | Columbia, MD | 4228091 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | American Moving Service | West Friendship, MD | 1355505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Gateway Moving LLC | Randallstown, MD | 3625954 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Solodolo Moving | Randallstown, MD | 3704376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Mike the Mover LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2866968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | American Relocation LLC | Baltimore, MD | 2356555 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Office Relocation Group Inc | Halethorpe, MD | 2254536 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Orly Moving Systems Inc | Baltimore, MD | 575111 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | | Doyle Moving Services LLC | Jessup, MD | 3110403 | 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 to and from Howard County
Ellicott City sits in Howard County, MD, home to about 318,399 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,185 (±1,070) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,858 (±678) from abroad and about 12,511 (±1,517) from elsewhere in Maryland. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,554 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Ellicott City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County, MDAnnapolis moving costs | 2,930 ±970 | ≈ 32 mi to Annapolis | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore County, MDOwings Mills moving costs | 2,655 ±751 | ≈ 11 mi to Owings Mills | $485 – $803 |
| Montgomery County, MDRockville moving costs | 2,495 ±741 | ≈ 25 mi to Rockville | $485 – $803 |
| Prince George's County, MDHyattsville moving costs | 2,103 ±376 | ≈ 27 mi to Hyattsville | $485 – $803 |
| Baltimore City, MDBaltimore moving costs | 1,175 ±247 | ≈ 14 mi to Baltimore | $485 – $803 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Prince George's County, MD (about 2,868), Montgomery County, MD (about 2,167) and Baltimore County, MD (about 2,003). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Virginia (about 1,388), Florida (about 1,172) and Pennsylvania (about 856); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 1,833), New York (about 706) and Texas (about 643).
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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Ellicott City, MD?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Ellicott City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbia, Baltimore, Windsor, Windsor Mill and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Ellicott City?
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 Ellicott City to Philadelphia, PA (about 117 miles) is $527 – $702 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Ellicott City?
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 Ellicott City, MD?
1 carrier registered in Ellicott City holds interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Ellicott City 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. 15 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Ellicott City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 126 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 85 vehicle inspections (15.3%), 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.