Licensed Movers in Potomac, MD
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Potomac 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 Potomac to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Potomac
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Potomac and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 can move you out of state. 24 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $803 in our model. About 33,961 people a year move to Montgomery County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Potomac
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
AK Movers
Legal name: Abo Inc
11609 Karen Drive, MD 20854
- USDOT
- 1073915
- MC number
- MC914468
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
Movers within 30 miles of Potomac
Nearest first, from Rockville, North Bethesda, Tysons, Bethesda and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | 495 Movers Inc | Rockville, MD | 1893270 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Beltway Movers | Rockville, MD | 293928 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Zip Van Lines LLC | Rockville, MD | 4013353 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Roadway Van Lines | Rockville, MD | 1742475 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Next Generation Movers | Rockville, MD | 3764697 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tristate Moving and Storage LLC | Rockville, MD | 1606422 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Charming Movers Inc | Rockville, MD | 1399915 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | In & Out Movers | Rockville, MD | 1207006 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bulldog Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3482586 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Easy Moving LLC | Rockville, MD | 4443238 | 3 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | At Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3455533 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Zip Moving and Storage | Rockville, MD | 2586700 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | DC Moving Inc | Rockville, MD | 3414081 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Apex Moving Systems LC | North Bethesda, MD | 3333058 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Price Brothers Movers | Rockville, MD | 595985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | EZ Moving LLC | Tysons, VA | 3815191 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Jake's Moving and Storage | Rockville, MD | 1875922 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi |  | Excalibur Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 2131975 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Pro Movers Van Lines LLC | Bethesda, MD | 2412694 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Proace Moving and Storage LLC | Rockville, MD | 1182644 | 2 trucks | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Your Moving Men LLC | Rockville, MD | 3653905 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bestmovers LLC | McLean, VA | 2318036 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M&S Van Lines | Rockville, MD | 4503917 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Capital Movers LLC | Mc Lean, VA | 2869016 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Grasshopper Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 2566739 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sprinter Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 2477393 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Patriot Movers | Rockville, MD | 2132574 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best and Cheap Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3123298 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Easy Movers DC | Rockville, MD | 3226999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | 48 States Moving and Storage | Rockville, MD | 3246645 | 1 truck | Within MD | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Silk Way Movers LLC | McLean, VA | 2929037 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Silk Way Moving and Storage LLC | Tysons, VA | 3118175 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pro American Van Lines LLC | McLean, VA | 3145123 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Onetrip Moving & Storage | McLean, VA | 4576085 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Mic's Moving | Kensington, MD | 2474176 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Suburban Solutions | Kensington, MD | 2105554 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Continental Movers | Rockville, MD | 1201802 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | BDZ Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3676075 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | City Moving LLC | Rockville, MD | 4114572 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Premier Beltway Movers and Logistics | Vienna, VA | 4455113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Potomac
24 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 229 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 143 vehicle inspections (12.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 62 of 229 driver inspections (27.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Van Lines LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4013353 | 43 | 3 of 22 | 6 of 43 |
| Next Generation MoversRockville, MD · USDOT 3764697 | 30 | 0 of 15 | 11 of 30 |
| Mic's MovingKensington, MD · USDOT 2474176 | 23 | 1 of 15 | 5 of 23 |
| 495 Movers IncRockville, MD · USDOT 1893270 | 21 | 0 of 9 | 1 of 21 |
| City Moving LLCRockville, MD · USDOT 4114572 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 17 |
| Zip Moving and StorageRockville, MD · USDOT 2586700 | 13 | 2 of 10 | 3 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Potomac
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 Potomac: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Potomac: 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 Potomac: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Potomac, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 147 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,664 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 240 | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,664 | $11,988 – $15,984 | $13,786 – $18,382 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 679 | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,371 | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,416 | $6,372 – $8,496 | $7,328 – $9,770 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,086 | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 147 | $662 – $882 | $761 – $1,014 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 630 | $2,835 – $3,780 | $3,260 – $4,347 |
Long-distance movers in Potomac
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Potomac holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Potomac.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | AK Movers | 1073915 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | 495 Movers Inc | Rockville, MD | 1893270 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Beltway Movers | Rockville, MD | 293928 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Zip Van Lines LLC | Rockville, MD | 4013353 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Roadway Van Lines | Rockville, MD | 1742475 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Next Generation Movers | Rockville, MD | 3764697 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tristate Moving and Storage LLC | Rockville, MD | 1606422 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Charming Movers Inc | Rockville, MD | 1399915 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | In & Out Movers | Rockville, MD | 1207006 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bulldog Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3482586 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | At Movers LLC | Rockville, MD | 3455533 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Zip Moving and Storage | Rockville, MD | 2586700 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | DC Moving Inc | Rockville, MD | 3414081 | 3 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 Montgomery County
Potomac sits in Montgomery County, MD, home to about 1,035,337 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 33,961 (±2,084) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 15,224 (±1,473) from abroad and about 16,937 (±1,723) from elsewhere in Maryland. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 37,661 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Potomac | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MDHyattsville moving costs | 9,030 ±1,404 | ≈ 16 mi to Hyattsville | $485 – $803 |
| District of Columbia, DCWashington moving costs | 4,380 ±582 | ≈ 14 mi to Washington | $485 – $803 |
| Frederick County, MDFrederick moving costs | 3,204 ±671 | ≈ 35 mi to Frederick | $485 – $803 |
| Fairfax County, VASpringfield moving costs | 2,195 ±532 | ≈ 19 mi to Springfield | $485 – $803 |
| Howard County, MDColumbia moving costs | 2,167 ±629 | ≈ 26 mi to Columbia | $485 – $803 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Prince George's County, MD (about 7,178), District of Columbia, DC (about 5,618) and Howard County, MD (about 2,495). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Virginia (about 6,593), District of Columbia (about 4,380) and California (about 3,117); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 6,013), District of Columbia (about 5,618) and New York (about 2,119).
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 Potomac 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 Potomac: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Potomac, MD?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Potomac itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rockville, North Bethesda, Tysons, Bethesda and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Potomac?
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 Potomac to Philadelphia, PA (about 147 miles) is $662 – $882 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Potomac?
By reported fleet, 495 Movers Inc in Rockville, MD, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1893270). 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 Potomac, MD?
1 carrier registered in Potomac holds interstate operating authority, and 32 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 Potomac 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. 33 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Potomac passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 229 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 143 vehicle inspections (12.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Montgomery County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 33,961 (±2,084) a year from other states, about 15,224 (±1,473) from abroad and about 16,937 (±1,723) from elsewhere in Maryland. The largest single flow out goes to Prince George's County (about 9,030 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.