Licensed Movers in Lowell, MA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Lowell 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 Lowell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lowell
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Lowell and 40 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 43 can move you out of state. 22 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 Lowell
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Legal name: Arima Enterprises Inc
663 Lawrence St Unit 201, MA 01852
- USDOT
- 3429495
- MC number
- MC1264840
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Troys Moving & Storage
MA 01851
- USDOT
- 1133586
- MC number
- MC462240
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 3
Falardeau & Sons Movers
MA 01854
- USDOT
- 1189002
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
Movers within 30 miles of Lowell
Nearest first, from North Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Billerica and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | 3-E Moving & Storage Inc | North Chelmsford, MA | 750245 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cooperative Moving | Westford, MA | 1030798 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Richard Ventura Dba Mover | Carlisle, MA | 3377829 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | North Middlesex Moving | Billerica, MA | 796727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Harrington Moving & Storage LLC | Andover, MA | 709082 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Red Llama Moving & Storage LLC | Andover, MA | 3924866 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Brother Movers Company LLC | Lawrence, MA | 2907565 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mimi's Moving Packing Storage Services LLC | Salem, NH | 3798445 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 12 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 428126 | 11 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Big Foot Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 1284265 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi |  | Viking Moving Services Inc | Concord, MA | 569481 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | John Palmer Moving & Storage | Acton, MA | 3278636 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | First-Rate Moving | Windham, NH | 3141590 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Piano Movers | Nashua, NH | 810977 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Diamond Relocation | North Andover, MA | 1852062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Good Hands Moving LLC | Concord, MA | 3360710 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Big Hill Movers | Acton, MA | 3375886 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Spry Moving | Woburn, MA | 106949 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi |  | Home Team Moving Company Inc | Lexington, MA | 2336199 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi |  | Smart Penny Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 2891447 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Better Call Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 4356476 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Pauls Moving Service | Woburn, MA | 2056830 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Hal Moving Company | Woburn, MA | 4195775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Horizon Boston Movers Inc | Woburn, MA | 3369438 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | D'Agostino Bros Moving LLC | Reading, MA | 3765086 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Hoffmann Moving Company | Pepperell, MA | 1780692 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | TLC Moving & Storage | Haverhill, MA | 2330189 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Allegro Piano Movers LLC | Nashua, NH | 2008601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Gentle Giant Moving Company | Winchester, MA | 373544 | 88 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Trend Moving & Storage | Londonderry, NH | 3092893 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Whitehouse Moving and Storage Company LLC | Stoneham, MA | 1504398 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Barnaby's Moving & Storage LLC | Atkinson, NH | 3898261 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Gladiator's Moving Inc | Wakefield, MA | 3369721 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | A P Doyle Relocation LLC | Wakefield, MA | 3130217 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Boston Moving Co Inc | Wakefield, MA | 2355240 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Intelligent Labor & Moving | Arlington, MA | 2065664 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Road Warrior Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington, MA | 878328 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Ferrick Bros Moving Company LLC | Groveland, MA | 664172 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Efficient Moving Services LLC | Waltham, MA | 1915698 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Space Moving and Storage | Waltham, MA | 3431971 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lowell
22 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 175 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 81 vehicle inspections (11.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 175 driver inspections (11.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Trend Moving & StorageLondonderry, NH · USDOT 3092893 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 22 |
| 3-E Moving & Storage IncNorth Chelmsford, MA · USDOT 750245 | 9 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
| Brother Movers Company LLCLawrence, MA · USDOT 2907565 | 8 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 8 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingLowell, MA · USDOT 3429495 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 8 |
| Barnaby's Moving & Storage LLCAtkinson, NH · USDOT 3898261 | 7 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lowell
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 Lowell: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lowell: 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 Lowell: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lowell, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 224 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,004 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 224 | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,004 | $13,518 – $18,024 | $15,546 – $20,728 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 973 | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,798 | $8,091 – $10,788 | $9,305 – $12,406 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,866 | $8,397 – $11,196 | $9,657 – $12,875 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 461 | $2,075 – $2,766 | $2,386 – $3,181 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,480 | $6,660 – $8,880 | $7,659 – $10,212 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 318 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
Long-distance movers in Lowell
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Lowell hold it and 28 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lowell.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | 3429495 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Troys Moving & Storage | 1133586 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | 3-E Moving & Storage Inc | North Chelmsford, MA | 750245 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | North Middlesex Moving | Billerica, MA | 796727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Harrington Moving & Storage LLC | Andover, MA | 709082 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Red Llama Moving & Storage LLC | Andover, MA | 3924866 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Brother Movers Company LLC | Lawrence, MA | 2907565 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Mimi's Moving Packing Storage Services LLC | Salem, NH | 3798445 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 12 mi | | Big Foot Moving & Storage Inc | Acton, MA | 1284265 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Viking Moving Services Inc | Concord, MA | 569481 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | First-Rate Moving | Windham, NH | 3141590 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Piano Movers | Nashua, NH | 810977 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Diamond Relocation | North Andover, MA | 1852062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | | Spry Moving | Woburn, MA | 106949 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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
Lowell 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 Lowell | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 15,398 ±1,386 | ≈ 27 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 8,631 ±989 | ≈ 25 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 | ≈ 40 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Hillsborough County, NHManchester moving costs | 4,521 ±856 | ≈ 30 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 Lowell 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 Lowell: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lowell, MA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Lowell itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Billerica and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Lowell?
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 Lowell to New York City, NY (about 224 miles) is $1,008 – $1,344 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lowell?
By reported fleet, Gentle Giant Moving Company in Winchester, MA, with 88 trucks on its filing (USDOT 373544). 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 Lowell, MA?
2 carriers registered in Lowell hold interstate operating authority, and 28 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 Lowell 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. 30 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lowell passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 175 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 81 vehicle inspections (11.1%), 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.