Licensed Movers in Chelsea, MA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Chelsea 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 Chelsea to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Chelsea
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Chelsea and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 42 can move you out of state. 25 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 Chelsea
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Beantown Movers
Legal name: Beantown Movers LLC
21 Woodlawn Ave Apt 1, MA 02150
- USDOT
- 4061703
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Boston Low Price Movers Inc
155 Shawmut St Apt 1, MA 02150
- USDOT
- 3414697
- MC number
- MC1104153
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Chelsea
Nearest first, from Everett, Revere, Boston, Malden and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi |  | Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett, MA | 1696867 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi |  | Boston Harbor Moving | Everett, MA | 3446879 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi | Eastern Commonwealth Moving & Storage Inc | Everett, MA | 3342589 | 3 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | A&W Moving Corporation | Everett, MA | 3797619 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | So Express - the Mark of Moving | Everett, MA | 1858645 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 1 mi |  | Fabio Moving Services LLC | Everett, MA | 3021941 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi | Top Notch Movers and Transportation LLC | Everett, MA | 4292592 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | Fortex Moving Inc | Everett, MA | 3914055 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Jump Streets Movers Inc | Revere, MA | 3559260 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Burke Moving&Storage | Revere, MA | 3859966 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lemus Moving Company Incorporated | Revere, MA | 2359554 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | All About Moving | Revere, MA | 1599697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Movers on the Go | Revere, MA | 3029367 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lions Moving & Storage LLC | Revere, MA | 3586510 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Acts 1 Moving Services LLC | Revere, MA | 3478031 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Walsh Movers | Boston, MA | 30916 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Deathwish Piano Movers | Malden, MA | 689628 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | A-Plus Moving & Storage | Boston, MA | 1656354 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | East Coast Boston Movers Inc | East Boston, MA | 3604698 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Octopus Moving and Storage | Maiden, MA | 3125432 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Movers in Action Corp | Boston, MA | 3300397 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Prime Moving and Storage Inc | East Boston, MA | 3846994 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | 617 Boston Movers LLC | East Boston, MA | 4201448 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Otto's Moving & Storage LLC | Boston, MA | 3126897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Fenway Movers | East Boston, MA | 3781165 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | A&A Movers | Malden, MA | 1879162 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Focus Moving Services LLC | Somerville, MA | 2882408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Jalila Guerina | Malden, MA | 3100637 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Laiona Moving | Winthrop, MA | 3665559 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi |  | Premium Q Moving and Storage | Medford, MA | 2569641 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Exela Movers | Boston, MA | 2588687 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Megamen Moving & Storage LLC | Melrose, MA | 2529611 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A&B Twin Movers Inc | Medford, MA | 3507417 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Secure Movers Co LLC | Medford, MA | 1953947 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bostonia Moving LLC | South Boston, MA | 4049686 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Gentle Movers | Boston, MA | 2252143 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Primo Moving LLC | Medford, MA | 4249168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Jaynes Industrial Moving Inc | Lynn, MA | 348466 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Chelsea
25 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 142 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 49 vehicle inspections (8.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 141 driver inspections (13.5%, 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 |
| A&B Twin Movers IncMedford, MA · USDOT 3507417 | 15 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 15 |
| Premium Q Moving and StorageMedford, MA · USDOT 2569641 | 8 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 8 |
| Boston Harbor MovingEverett, MA · USDOT 3446879 | 8 | none inspected | 1 of 8 |
| East Coast Boston Movers IncEast Boston, MA · USDOT 3604698 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 7 |
| Top Notch Movers and Transportation LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 4292592 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Chelsea
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 Chelsea: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Chelsea: 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 Chelsea: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Chelsea, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 225 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,022 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 225 | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,022 | $13,599 – $18,132 | $15,639 – $20,852 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 991 | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,809 | $8,141 – $10,854 | $9,362 – $12,482 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,873 | $8,429 – $11,238 | $9,693 – $12,924 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 463 | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,470 | $6,615 – $8,820 | $7,607 – $10,143 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 319 | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
Long-distance movers in Chelsea
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Chelsea holds it and 31 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Chelsea.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beantown Movers | 4061703 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | | Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett, MA | 1696867 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi | | Boston Harbor Moving | Everett, MA | 3446879 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi | A&W Moving Corporation | Everett, MA | 3797619 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | So Express - the Mark of Moving | Everett, MA | 1858645 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | | Fabio Moving Services LLC | Everett, MA | 3021941 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 1 mi | Top Notch Movers and Transportation LLC | Everett, MA | 4292592 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Jump Streets Movers Inc | Revere, MA | 3559260 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lemus Moving Company Incorporated | Revere, MA | 2359554 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | All About Moving | Revere, MA | 1599697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Walsh Movers | Boston, MA | 30916 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Deathwish Piano Movers | Malden, MA | 689628 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | A-Plus Moving & Storage | Boston, MA | 1656354 | 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 Massachusetts is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Suffolk County
Chelsea 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 Chelsea | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 17,104 ±1,315 | ≈ 13 mi to Waltham | $525 – $859 |
| Norfolk County, MARandolph moving costs | 10,905 ±1,500 | ≈ 18 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 4,501 ±942 | ≈ 8 mi to Lynn | $525 – $859 |
| Plymouth County, MABrockton moving costs | 3,190 ±733 | ≈ 25 mi to Brockton | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester County, MAWorcester moving costs | 2,085 ±401 | ≈ 47 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Chelsea, MA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Chelsea itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Everett, Revere, Boston, Malden 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 Chelsea?
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 Chelsea to New York City, NY (about 225 miles) is $1,013 – $1,350 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Chelsea?
By reported fleet, Stairhopper Movers LLC in Everett, MA, with 31 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1696867). 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 Chelsea, MA?
1 carrier registered in Chelsea holds 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 Chelsea 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. 32 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Chelsea passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 25 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 142 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 49 vehicle inspections (8.2%), 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.