Licensed Movers inGardner, MA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Gardner itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Fitchburg, Athol, Leominster 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 Gardner to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gardner
- 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 Gardner
These are the carriers that serve a Gardner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi |  | Ultracare Movers Inc | Fitchburg, MA | 4296791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Castine Movers | Athol, MA | 58227 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi |  | Hartman Relocation Services Inc | Leominster, MA | 1284486 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Real Deal Van Lines Inc | Leominster, MA | 2370807 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Team Orange Moving Llc | Lunenburg, MA | 4058760 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Piece By Piece Movers | Clinton, MA | 1971286 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Everything Moving Llc | Peterborough, NH | 3648196 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hoffmann Moving Company | Pepperell, MA | 1780692 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Town To Town Movers Inc | Worcester, MA | 620463 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Leicester, MA | 24490 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Dn Van Lines Moving & Storage | Northborough, MA | 1141917 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi |  | Oscar'S Moving Company | Worcester, MA | 1637689 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi |  | Philip P Massad Movers | Worcester, MA | 1150241 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Fresh Start The Moving Crew Inc | Worcester, MA | 2407387 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | 21St Century Moving & Storage I Nc | Shrewsbury, MA | 1515389 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving | Worcester, MA | 4086709 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Mr Murrays Moving Inc | Worchester, MA | 3448940 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Able Moving & Storage | Amherst, NH | 42189 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi |  | Lifetime Moving Company | Marlborough, MA | 3378469 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi |  | Varsity Movers Llc | Milford, MA | 3751873 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Mighty Movers Llc | Marlborough, MA | 3767630 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Stevens Moving & Storage Inc | Auburn, MA | 72029 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Cooperative Moving | Westford, MA | 1030798 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Jr Van Lines Inc | Marlborough, MA | 4301652 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Allegro Piano Movers Llc | Nashua, NH | 2008601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 428126 | 11 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mastodon Moving | Westborough, MA | 2174430 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Big Foot Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 1284265 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi |  | M&M Moving And Storage Company | Westborough, MA | 2015288 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Mark'S Moving & Storage Inc | Westborough, MA | 3383595 | 7 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage | Acton, MA | 3278636 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Piano Movers | Nashua, NH | 810977 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Excellent Movers | Millbury, MA | 2140947 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Westborough | Westborough, MA | 2436593 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Big Hill Movers | Acton, MA | 3375886 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | 3-E Moving & Storage Inc | North Chelmsford, MA | 750245 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | College Bound Movers Incoporated | Merrimack, NH | 650086 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 30 mi | Michael Brooks Moving | Merrimack, NH | 438011 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Jimmy Burgoff Moving & Hauling | Belchertown, MA | 1136289 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Top-Notch Moving And Installation | Merrimack, NH | 1331572 | 1 truck | Within NH | Not rated |
What movers cost in Gardner
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 Gardner: 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 Gardner: 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 | ≈ 194 | $873 – $1,164 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,965 | $13,343 – $17,790 | $15,344 – $20,458 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 933 | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,759 | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,828 | $8,226 – $10,968 | $9,460 – $12,613 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 428 | $1,926 – $2,568 | $2,215 – $2,953 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,459 | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 286 | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
Moving out of state from Gardner?
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 Gardner priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in GardnerBefore you book a Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gardner, MA?
None is registered in Gardner itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fitchburg, Athol, Leominster, Lunenburg and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Gardner?
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 Gardner to New York City, NY (about 194 miles) is $873 – $1,164 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gardner?
By reported fleet, Piece By Piece Movers in Clinton, MA, with 42 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1971286). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Gardner 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 Gardner, 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 Gardner" 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.