Licensed Movers in Needham, MA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Needham 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 Needham to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Needham
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- 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 Needham and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 can move you out of state. 28 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 14,871 people a year move to Norfolk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Needham
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Moka Moving Company LLC
300 2Nd Ave Unit 1136, MA 02494
- USDOT
- 3576933
- MC number
- MC1206839
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Needham
Nearest first, from Needham Heights, Newton, Waban, Dedham and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi |  | Nomad Relocation Co | Needham Heights, MA | 4574476 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Antons Moving Company Inc | Newton, MA | 2952527 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Roys Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 2428059 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Era Moving | Waban, MA | 2183816 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Raimond's Movers Inc | Dedham, MA | 1797448 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Mozart Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 2583086 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Bell Air Moving Inc | Dedham, MA | 817357 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Atlant Moving LLC | West Roxbury, MA | 4115476 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lumy Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 3293950 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Big Family Movers LLC | Natick, MA | 4318628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Phoenix Moving Inc | Natick, MA | 3868109 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Perpetuum Moving LLC | Newton, MA | 4172080 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Dark Moving Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | 4526942 | 1 truck | 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 | Stark Moving Inc | Waltham, MA | 3398778 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Boston Best Rate Movers | Waltham, MA | 1718049 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Jej Moving and Cleaning Corporation | Newton, MA | 4463871 | 5 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Flash Moving Company LLC | Waltham, MA | 3025065 | 5 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 | Pegasus Trucking & Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 690228 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Better Life Moving and Storage | Waltham, MA | 3866930 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Dana's Moving Service | Newton, MA | 394351 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Dzida Moving | Newtonville, MA | 4466381 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ortiz Moving Company | Waltham, MA | 4452138 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Relocate LLC | Waltham, MA | 4064440 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A Solution Mover | Hyde Park, MA | 4079626 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Binding Moving and Storage LLC | Waltham, MA | 4241681 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Five Stars Movers | Brighton, MA | 1362673 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3985976 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | On It Movers LLC | Brighton, MA | 4025044 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Seven Moving | Brookline, MA | 2790199 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Oleg Rameyev | Brookline, MA | 2522855 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi |  | Aviv Moving & Storage | Brighton, MA | 1704655 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Fast & Quality Moving Inc | Brighton, MA | 3886749 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Rexton Moving and Storage Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 3275654 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Needham
28 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 221 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 108 vehicle inspections (12.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 32 of 217 driver inspections (14.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roys Moving IncNewton, MA · USDOT 2428059 | 20 | 3 of 15 | 5 of 20 |
| Eagle Van LinesWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 1204145 | 14 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 14 |
| Five Stars MoversBrighton, MA · USDOT 1362673 | 13 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 13 |
| Antons Moving Company IncNewton, MA · USDOT 2952527 | 12 | 0 of 9 | 1 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Needham
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 Needham: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Needham: 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 Needham: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Needham, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 209 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,010 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 209 | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,010 | $13,545 – $18,060 | $15,577 – $20,769 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 979 | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,794 | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,858 | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 447 | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,456 | $6,552 – $8,736 | $7,535 – $10,046 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 303 | $1,364 – $1,818 | $1,568 – $2,091 |
Long-distance movers in Needham
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Needham holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Needham.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moka Moving Company LLC | 3576933 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | | Nomad Relocation Co | Needham Heights, MA | 4574476 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Antons Moving Company Inc | Newton, MA | 2952527 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Roys Moving Inc | Newton, MA | 2428059 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Raimond's Movers Inc | Dedham, MA | 1797448 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Mozart Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 2583086 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Bell Air Moving Inc | Dedham, MA | 817357 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Atlant Moving LLC | West Roxbury, MA | 4115476 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Lumy Moving Inc | West Roxbury, MA | 3293950 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Big Family Movers LLC | Natick, MA | 4318628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Phoenix Moving Inc | Natick, MA | 3868109 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Perpetuum Moving LLC | Newton, MA | 4172080 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Dark Moving Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | 4526942 | 1 truck | 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 Norfolk County
Needham sits in Norfolk County, MA, home to about 697,397 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 14,871 (±1,288) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 7,093 (±777) from abroad and about 27,423 (±2,156) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,714 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Needham | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 7,422 ±847 | ≈ 13 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Plymouth County, MABrockton moving costs | 6,385 ±1,214 | ≈ 21 mi to Brockton | $525 – $859 |
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 5,884 ±783 | ≈ 9 mi to Waltham | $525 – $859 |
| Bristol County, MAAttleboro moving costs | 3,605 ±726 | ≈ 28 mi to Attleboro | $525 – $859 |
| Worcester County, MAWorcester moving costs | 1,959 ±434 | ≈ 33 mi to Worcester | $525 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Suffolk County, MA (about 10,905), Middlesex County, MA (about 6,526) and Plymouth County, MA (about 4,255). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Rhode Island (about 1,765), New York (about 1,429) and New Hampshire (about 1,254); the largest flows in come from New York (about 2,031), Connecticut (about 1,544) and California (about 1,291).
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 Needham 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 Needham: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Needham, MA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Needham itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Needham Heights, Newton, Waban, Dedham 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 Needham?
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 Needham to New York City, NY (about 209 miles) is $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Needham?
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 Needham, MA?
1 carrier registered in Needham holds interstate operating authority, and 32 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 Needham 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. 33 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Needham passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 28 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 221 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 108 vehicle inspections (12.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Norfolk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 14,871 (±1,288) a year from other states, about 7,093 (±777) from abroad and about 27,423 (±2,156) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. The largest single flow out goes to Suffolk County (about 7,422 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.