Licensed Movers inBedford, MA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Bedford itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Lexington, Billerica, Concord and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Bedford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bedford
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 29
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Bedford
These are the carriers that serve a Bedford move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Home Team Moving Company Inc | Lexington, MA | 2336199 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | North Middlesex Moving | Billerica, MA | 796727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Viking Moving Services Inc | Concord, MA | 569481 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Good Hands Moving Llc | Concord, MA | 3360710 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Richard Ventura Dba Mover | Carlisle, MA | 3377829 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Spry Moving | Woburn, MA | 106949 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi |  | Smart Penny Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 2891447 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Efficient Moving Services Llc | Waltham, MA | 1915698 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Space Moving And Storage | Waltham, MA | 3431971 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Better Call Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 4356476 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Pauls Moving Service | Woburn, MA | 2056830 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Amanat Moving And Storage | Walthan, MA | 3892336 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Hal Moving Company | Woburn, MA | 4195775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Horizon Boston Movers Inc | Woburn, MA | 3369438 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Gentle Giant Moving Company | Winchester, MA | 373544 | 88 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 428126 | 11 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Lexel Moving Llc | Waltham, MA | 2570768 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi |  | Big Foot Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 1284265 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Intelligent Labor & Moving | Arlington, MA | 2065664 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage | Acton, MA | 3278636 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Road Warrior Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington, MA | 878328 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big City Moving Company Llc | Waltham, MA | 1240424 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gn Moving And Storage Llc | Waltham, MA | 4359618 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Simpson Brothers Movers Inc | Arlington, MA | 535790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Husky Moving Llc | Arlington, MA | 3356186 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Big Hill Movers | Acton, MA | 3375886 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Lowell, MA | 3429495 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Stark Moving Inc | Waltham, MA | 3398778 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi |  | Boston Best Rate Movers | Waltham, MA | 1718049 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Flash Moving Company Llc | Waltham, MA | 3025065 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Troys Moving & Storage | Lowell, MA | 1133586 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Better Life Moving And Storage | Waltham, MA | 3866930 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Allston Piano Moving Co Inc | Belmont, MA | 448051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ortiz Moving Company | Waltham, MA | 4452138 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Relocate Llc | Waltham, MA | 4064440 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | D'Agostino Bros Moving Llc | Reading, MA | 3765086 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Binding Moving And Storage Llc | Waltham, MA | 4241681 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Bedford
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Bedford: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Bedford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 218 | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,007 | $13,532 – $18,042 | $15,561 – $20,748 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 975 | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,797 | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,863 | $8,384 – $11,178 | $9,641 – $12,855 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 456 | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,471 | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 312 | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
Moving out of state from Bedford?
29 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Bedford priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in BedfordBefore you book a Bedford mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Bedford address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in Massachusetts
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bedford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bedford, MA?
None is registered in Bedford itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lexington, Billerica, Concord, Carlisle and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Bedford?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Bedford to New York City, NY (about 218 miles) is $981 – $1,308 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bedford?
By reported fleet, Gentle Giant Moving Company in Winchester, MA, with 88 trucks on its filing (USDOT 373544). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Bedford movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Massachusetts is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Massachusetts requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 29 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Bedford, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Bedford" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.