Licensed Movers in Dorchester, MA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Dorchester 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 Dorchester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Dorchester
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- 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 Dorchester and 40 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 42 can move you out of state. 24 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model.
Movers based in Dorchester
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
5 Sons Moving LLC
4 Howard Pl Unit 1, MA 02125
- USDOT
- 4275550
- MC number
- MC1661142
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
Claudio Dasilva
Legal name: Nonstop Mass Movers LLC
24 Downer Ave Apt 2, MA 02125
- USDOT
- 4071111
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Dorchester
Nearest first, from Boston, Roxbury, Roxburry, South Boston and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Walsh Movers | Boston, MA | 30916 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Harbor Moving | Roxbury, MA | 4016795 | 4 drivers | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Safe Responsible Movers | Roxburry, MA | 2207440 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Bostonia Moving LLC | South Boston, MA | 4049686 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Gentle Movers | Boston, MA | 2252143 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Exela Movers | Boston, MA | 2588687 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Otto's Moving & Storage LLC | Boston, MA | 3126897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Aly's Moving | Mattapan, MA | 2076388 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Continental Moving Company LLC | Quincy, MA | 4253242 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A-Plus Moving & Storage | Boston, MA | 1656354 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | East Coast Boston Movers Inc | East Boston, MA | 3604698 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers in Action Corp | Boston, MA | 3300397 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Prime Moving and Storage Inc | East Boston, MA | 3846994 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | 617 Boston Movers LLC | East Boston, MA | 4201448 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Same City Moving LLC | Quincy, MA | 4282746 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Fenway Movers | East Boston, MA | 3781165 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Boston Express Movers Inc | Brookline, MA | 1888139 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi |  | Michael's Moving and Storage Inc | Allston, MA | 608571 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi |  | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Just Helpers Moving and Storage | Allston, MA | 2404233 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dark Moving Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | 4526942 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Magical Movers | Allston, MA | 1458807 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett, MA | 1696867 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Carmel Movers Inc | Hyde Park, MA | 1266989 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | JT Trucking & Movers | Hyde Park, MA | 2944326 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Five Stars Movers | Brighton, MA | 1362673 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi |  | Mozart Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 2583086 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3985976 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Larkin Movers | Boston, MA | 312585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Allen Young Movers | Hyde Park, MA | 3370647 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Boston Harbor Moving | Everett, MA | 3446879 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | On It Movers LLC | Brighton, MA | 4025044 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Bunker Hill Moving Company | Quincy, MA | 1992926 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Eastern Commonwealth Moving & Storage Inc | Everett, MA | 3342589 | 3 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Atlant Moving LLC | West Roxbury, MA | 4115476 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Aviv Moving & Storage | Brighton, MA | 1704655 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3886749 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Dorchester
24 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 171 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 64 vehicle inspections (9.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 22 of 166 driver inspections (13.3%, 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 |
| Michael's Moving and Storage IncAllston, MA · USDOT 608571 | 17 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 17 |
| Five Stars MoversBrighton, MA · USDOT 1362673 | 13 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 13 |
| Seven MovingBrookline, MA · USDOT 2790199 | 9 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Carmel Movers IncHyde Park, MA · USDOT 1266989 | 8 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
| Boston Harbor MovingEverett, MA · USDOT 3446879 | 8 | none inspected | 1 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Dorchester
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 Dorchester: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Dorchester: 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 Dorchester: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Dorchester, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 220 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,021 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 | ≈ 3,021 | $13,595 – $18,126 | $15,634 – $20,845 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 990 | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,805 | $8,123 – $10,830 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,869 | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 458 | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,463 | $6,584 – $8,778 | $7,571 – $10,095 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 314 | $1,413 – $1,884 | $1,625 – $2,167 |
Long-distance movers in Dorchester
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Dorchester holds it and 30 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Dorchester.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sons Moving LLC | 4275550 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Walsh Movers | Boston, MA | 30916 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Bostonia Moving LLC | South Boston, MA | 4049686 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Exela Movers | Boston, MA | 2588687 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Otto's Moving & Storage LLC | Boston, MA | 3126897 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Continental Moving Company LLC | Quincy, MA | 4253242 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A-Plus Moving & Storage | Boston, MA | 1656354 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | East Coast Boston Movers Inc | East Boston, MA | 3604698 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers in Action Corp | Boston, MA | 3300397 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Prime Moving and Storage Inc | East Boston, MA | 3846994 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | 617 Boston Movers LLC | East Boston, MA | 4201448 | 2 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.
Before you book a Dorchester 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 Dorchester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Dorchester, MA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Dorchester itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Boston, Roxbury, Roxburry, South Boston 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 Dorchester?
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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester?
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 Dorchester, MA?
1 carrier registered in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Dorchester passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 171 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 64 vehicle inspections (9.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.