Licensed Movers in Cambridge, MA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cambridge 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 Cambridge to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cambridge
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Cambridge and 40 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 41 can move you out of state. 23 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 43,184 people a year move to Middlesex County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cambridge
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Rolling Stones Moving Company
15 Richdale Ave 306, MA 02140
- USDOT
- 4302521
- MC number
- MC1674265
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Cambridge
Nearest first, from Somerville, Allston, Brookline, Watertown Town and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 1 mi |  | Michael's Moving and Storage Inc | Allston, MA | 608571 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 1 mi |  | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 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 | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Boston Express Movers Inc | Brookline, MA | 1888139 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | VIP Movers Boston LLC | Somerville, MA | 3836604 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Focus Moving Services LLC | Somerville, MA | 2882408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Five Stars Movers | Brighton, MA | 1362673 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3985976 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Premium Q Moving and Storage | Medford, MA | 2569641 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Exela Movers | Boston, MA | 2588687 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | On It Movers LLC | Brighton, MA | 4025044 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Safe Responsible Movers | Roxburry, MA | 2207440 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A&B Twin Movers Inc | Medford, MA | 3507417 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Secure Movers Co LLC | Medford, MA | 1953947 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Aviv Moving & Storage | Brighton, MA | 1704655 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3886749 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rexton Moving and Storage Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 3275654 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Home on the Go Moving | Brighton, MA | 3029170 | 2 drivers | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pack & Go Moving LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 4138712 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | PR Moving and Cleaning Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 4183148 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Speedy Moving and Freight LLC | Brighton, MA | 3456520 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Top Speed Moving and Storage LLC | Brighton, MA | 3158011 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Aoa Moving Services LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 3843854 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Baby Boomer Movers LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 3295686 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Otto's Moving & Storage LLC | Boston, MA | 3126897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Allston Piano Moving Co Inc | Belmont, MA | 448051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Chucky Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 4403722 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Lofty Moving and Storage LLC | Watertown Town, MA | 4407108 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Primo Moving LLC | Medford, MA | 4249168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Man With A Van Moving | Brighton, MA | 3969910 | 0 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett, MA | 1696867 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Jej Moving and Cleaning Corporation | Newton, MA | 4463871 | 5 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cambridge
23 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 219 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 88 vehicle inspections (10.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 28 of 217 driver inspections (12.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| 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 |
| Michael's Moving and Storage IncAllston, MA · USDOT 608571 | 17 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 17 |
| A&B Twin Movers IncMedford, MA · USDOT 3507417 | 15 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 15 |
| Eagle Van LinesWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 1204145 | 14 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cambridge
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 Cambridge: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cambridge: 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 Cambridge: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cambridge, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 220 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,017 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 220 | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,017 | $13,577 – $18,102 | $15,613 – $20,817 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 986 | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,803 | $8,114 – $10,818 | $9,331 – $12,441 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,868 | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 458 | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,466 | $6,597 – $8,796 | $7,587 – $10,115 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 313 | $1,409 – $1,878 | $1,620 – $2,160 |
Long-distance movers in Cambridge
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Cambridge holds it and 30 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cambridge.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Rolling Stones Moving Company | 4302521 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 1 mi | | Michael's Moving and Storage Inc | Allston, MA | 608571 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 1 mi | | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 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 | VIP Movers Boston LLC | Somerville, MA | 3836604 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Five Stars Movers | Brighton, MA | 1362673 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3985976 | 6 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 Massachusetts is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Middlesex County
Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, MA, home to about 1,589,891 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 43,184 (±2,018) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 21,969 (±2,008) from abroad and about 40,809 (±2,290) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 51,786 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cambridge | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 15,398 ±1,386 | ≈ 4 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 8,631 ±989 | ≈ 12 mi to Lynn | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester County, MAWorcester moving costs | 8,495 ±998 | ≈ 42 mi to Worcester | $525 – $859 |
| Norfolk County, MARandolph moving costs | 6,526 ±966 | ≈ 16 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Hillsborough County, NHManchester moving costs | 4,521 ±856 | ≈ 54 mi to Manchester | $525 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Suffolk County, MA (about 17,104), Essex County, MA (about 7,064) and Norfolk County, MA (about 5,884). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New Hampshire (about 8,626), New York (about 4,861) and California (about 4,853); the largest flows in come from New York (about 5,710), California (about 4,824) and New Hampshire (about 3,912).
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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cambridge, MA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cambridge itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Somerville, Allston, Brookline, Watertown Town 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 Cambridge?
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 Cambridge to New York City, NY (about 220 miles) is $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cambridge?
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 Cambridge, MA?
1 carrier registered in Cambridge holds interstate operating authority, and 30 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 Cambridge 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. 31 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cambridge passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 23 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 219 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 88 vehicle inspections (10.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Middlesex County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 43,184 (±2,018) a year from other states, about 21,969 (±2,008) from abroad and about 40,809 (±2,290) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. The largest single flow out goes to Suffolk County (about 15,398 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.