Licensed Movers in Brighton, MA
9 household-goods carriers are registered in Brighton 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 Brighton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Brighton
- 9
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 37
- of 49 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
9 licensed movers are registered in Brighton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 37 of the 49 can move you out of state. 29 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 31,580 people a year move to Suffolk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Brighton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Five Stars Movers
Legal name: Tophills Inc
121 B Tremont St, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 1362673
- MC number
- MC521972
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Fast & Quality Moving Inc
8 Adair Rd Apt 2, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3985976
- MC number
- MC1493902
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 3
On It Movers LLC
1660 Soldiers Field Rd Ste 7, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 4025044
- MC number
- MC1519181
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
Aviv Moving & Storage
Legal name: SK Relocation Inc
6 Tremont St, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 1704655
- MC number
- MC625664
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 5
Fast & Quality Moving Inc
8 Adair Rd Apt 2, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3886749
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 6
Home on the Go Moving
MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3029170
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 7
Speedy Moving and Freight LLC
105 Washington Street Apt 307, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3456520
- MC number
- MC1126899
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 8
Top Speed Moving and Storage LLC
64 Chestnut Hill Ave, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3158011
- MC number
- MC109420
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 9
Man With A Van Moving
35 Nonantum St Apt J, MA 02135
- USDOT
- 3969910
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Brighton
Nearest first, from Allston, Watertown Town, Newton, Brookline and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi |  | Michael's Moving and Storage Inc | Allston, MA | 608571 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 1 mi | Just Helpers Moving and Storage | Allston, MA | 2404233 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | Magical Movers | Allston, MA | 1458807 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Jej Moving and Cleaning Corporation | Newton, MA | 4463871 | 5 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pegasus Trucking & Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 690228 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Rexton Moving and Storage Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 3275654 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pack & Go Moving LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 4138712 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Dana's Moving Service | Newton, MA | 394351 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | PR Moving and Cleaning Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 4183148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Dzida Moving | Newtonville, MA | 4466381 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Aoa Moving Services LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 3843854 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Baby Boomer Movers LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 3295686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Boston Express Movers Inc | Brookline, MA | 1888139 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Chucky Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 4403722 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Lofty Moving and Storage LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 4407108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Dark Moving Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | 4526942 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Antons Moving Company Inc | Newton, MA | 2952527 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Roys Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 2428059 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Safe Responsible Movers | Roxburry, MA | 2207440 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Perpetuum Moving LLC | Newton, MA | 4172080 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Rolling Stones Moving Company | Cambridge, MA | 4302521 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Allston Piano Moving Co Inc | Belmont, MA | 448051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Harbor Moving | Roxbury, MA | 4016795 | 4 drivers | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Exela Movers | Boston, MA | 2588687 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Era Moving | Waban, MA | 2183816 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | VIP Movers Boston LLC | Somerville, MA | 3836604 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Focus Moving Services LLC | Somerville, MA | 2882408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Lexel Moving LLC | Waltham, MA | 2570768 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Stark Moving Inc | Waltham, MA | 3398778 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Mozart Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 2583086 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi |  | Boston Best Rate Movers | Waltham, MA | 1718049 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Intelligent Labor & Moving | Arlington, MA | 2065664 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Brighton
29 of the 49 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 218 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 16 of 113 vehicle inspections (14.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 27 of 215 driver inspections (12.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
| Roys Moving IncNewton, MA · USDOT 2428059 | 20 | 3 of 15 | 5 of 20 |
| Michael's Moving and Storage IncAllston, MA · USDOT 608571 | 17 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 17 |
| Eagle Van LinesWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 1204145 | 14 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 14 |
| Five Stars MoversBrighton, MA · USDOT 1362673 | 13 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Brighton
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 Brighton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Brighton: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $525 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $255 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $345 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $525 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $885 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,515 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,875 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Massachusetts: hand movers there earn a median $21.60 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $45–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Brighton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Brighton, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 217 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,015 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 217 | $977 – $1,302 | $1,123 – $1,497 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,015 | $13,568 – $18,090 | $15,603 – $20,803 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 984 | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,801 | $8,105 – $10,806 | $9,320 – $12,427 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,865 | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 455 | $2,048 – $2,730 | $2,355 – $3,140 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,463 | $6,584 – $8,778 | $7,571 – $10,095 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 311 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $1,609 – $2,146 |
Long-distance movers in Brighton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 6 carriers registered in Brighton hold it and 31 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Brighton.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Five Stars Movers | 1362673 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | 3985976 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | On It Movers LLC | 4025044 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | | Aviv Moving & Storage | 1704655 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 | Speedy Moving and Freight LLC | 3456520 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | Top Speed Moving and Storage LLC | 3158011 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | | Michael's Moving and Storage Inc | Allston, MA | 608571 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 mi | | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pegasus Trucking & Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 690228 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Rexton Moving and Storage Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 3275654 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pack & Go Moving LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 4138712 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | PR Moving and Cleaning Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 4183148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Dzida Moving | Newtonville, MA | 4466381 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Aoa Moving Services LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 3843854 | 1 truck | 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 Massachusetts is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Suffolk County
Brighton sits in Suffolk County, MA, home to about 792,384 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 31,580 (±1,716) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 15,266 (±1,406) from abroad and about 32,908 (±1,964) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 30,466 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Brighton | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 17,104 ±1,315 | ≈ 6 mi to Waltham | $525 – $859 |
| Norfolk County, MARandolph moving costs | 10,905 ±1,500 | ≈ 15 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 4,501 ±942 | ≈ 15 mi to Lynn | $525 – $859 |
| Plymouth County, MABrockton moving costs | 3,190 ±733 | ≈ 23 mi to Brockton | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester County, MAWorcester moving costs | 2,085 ±401 | ≈ 39 mi to Worcester | $525 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Middlesex County, MA (about 15,398), Norfolk County, MA (about 7,422) and Essex County, MA (about 2,813). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 4,544), New York (about 4,166) and Florida (about 2,803); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,962), California (about 3,471) and New Jersey (about 1,897).
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 Brighton 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 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 Brighton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Brighton, MA?
9 household-goods carriers are registered in Brighton itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Allston, Watertown Town, Newton, Brookline and nearby). All 49 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Brighton?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $45–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $525 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $885 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Brighton to New York City, NY (about 217 miles) is $977 – $1,302 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Brighton?
By reported fleet, Olympia Moving & Storage in Watertown Town, MA, with 70 trucks on its filing (USDOT 597632). 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 Brighton, MA?
6 carriers registered in Brighton hold interstate operating authority, and 31 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 Brighton 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. 37 of the 49 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Brighton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 29 of the 49 movers listed here were inspected, 218 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 16 of 113 vehicle inspections (14.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Suffolk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 31,580 (±1,716) a year from other states, about 15,266 (±1,406) from abroad and about 32,908 (±1,964) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 17,104 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.