Licensed Movers in New Bedford, MA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in New Bedford 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 New Bedford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New Bedford
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 27
- 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 New Bedford and 40 more work within 30 miles; 27 of the 42 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 8,172 people a year move to Bristol County from other states (Census).
Movers based in New Bedford
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC
445-447 Bolton Street, MA 02740
- USDOT
- 1651524
- MC number
- MC607808
- Fleet
- 44 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
Sheridan Movers
Legal name: 3C Transporation and Logistics Inc
34 Welby Rd #210, MA 02745
- USDOT
- 4074870
- MC number
- MC1548890
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of New Bedford
Nearest first, from Newbedford, Dartmouth, Westport, West Wareham and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Louie's Moving & Delivery Service | Newbedford, MA | 1089108 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Brousseau-Nee Moving Services LLC | Dartmouth, MA | 3096540 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Long Moving and Storage LLC | Westport, MA | 2945834 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Liberty Moving & Storage Inc | West Wareham, MA | 1108840 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Eastern Van Lines Inc | Lakeville, MA | 1238201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Mindful Moverz | Middleboro, MA | 4192272 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Cape Cod Moving Inc | Bourne, MA | 945205 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Union Moving & Storage Inc | Tauton, MA | 9703143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Nunes Moving Service | Taunton, MA | 2429882 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Minutemen Moving | East Falmouth, MA | 3281156 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Rich Moving and Storage | East Falmouth, MA | 3219665 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | New Generation Moving and Storage LLC | Bridgewater, MA | 1742523 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Integrity Movers LLC | Plymouth, MA | 3306371 | 3 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Gallant Moving & Storage Co | Bridgewater, MA | 3372129 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | Conlon Moving & Storage LLC | Seekonk, MA | 3495121 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Cunha Trucking & Moving Company Inc | Seekonk, MA | 534973 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | E-Moving LLC | Riverside, RI | 3536204 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Movers Collective LLC | Seekonk, MA | 4007074 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | RL Davis Movers | Warwick, RI | 4286747 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Statewide Moving | West Bridgewater, MA | 2550704 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Lawton Moving & Storage | Warwick, RI | 366666 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | HR Moving Delivery Services LLC | Attleboro, MA | 2553876 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Easygomover LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3124952 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Royal Moving LLC | Attleboro, MA | 4054646 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Drake Cleanouts & Moving LLC | East Sandwich, MA | 4261640 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Lion Movers LLC | Attleboro, MA | 4316617 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Dossantos Delivery and Moving LLC | East Bridgewater, MA | 4312498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Coutu Bros Movers | Warwick, RI | 979213 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | North Kingstown, RI | 3434024 | 5 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Economy Movers and Storage | Cranston, RI | 3953950 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | Moving Ahead RI | North Kingstown, RI | 3693175 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi |  | Jones Moving & Storage Company LLC | Providence, RI | 50583 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | MGM Moving & Storage Inc | North Kingstown, RI | 1167091 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Mazheika Moving Services Inc | Marstons Mills, MA | 2267484 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Movers | Hanson, MA | 885271 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | MGM Express Moving and Storage Inc | North Kingstown, RI | 3090413 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Advance Movers Inc | Providence, RI | 3863071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Corrigan Moving Inc Chris | Central Falls, RI | 49955 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Accent Moving & Storage | Central Falls, RI | 1704603 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Dba- Professional Movers RI | Cranston, RI | 3896862 | 0 trucks | Within RI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near New Bedford
19 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 112 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 37 vehicle inspections (21.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 109 driver inspections (18.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLCNew Bedford, MA · USDOT 1651524 | 23 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 23 |
| HR Moving Delivery Services LLCAttleboro, MA · USDOT 2553876 | 15 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 15 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingNorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3434024 | 13 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 13 |
| Liberty Moving & Storage IncWest Wareham, MA · USDOT 1108840 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 10 |
| Sheridan MoversNew Bedford, MA · USDOT 4074870 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in New Bedford
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 New Bedford: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in New Bedford: 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 New Bedford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From New Bedford, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 201 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,032 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 201 | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,032 | $13,644 – $18,192 | $15,691 – $20,921 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,001 | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,798 | $8,091 – $10,788 | $9,305 – $12,406 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,854 | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 436 | $1,962 – $2,616 | $2,256 – $3,008 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,420 | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 292 | $1,314 – $1,752 | $1,511 – $2,015 |
Long-distance movers in New Bedford
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in New Bedford hold it and 25 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of New Bedford.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC | 1651524 | 44 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | Sheridan Movers | 4074870 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Brousseau-Nee Moving Services LLC | Dartmouth, MA | 3096540 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Long Moving and Storage LLC | Westport, MA | 2945834 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | Liberty Moving & Storage Inc | West Wareham, MA | 1108840 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Eastern Van Lines Inc | Lakeville, MA | 1238201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Mindful Moverz | Middleboro, MA | 4192272 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Cape Cod Moving Inc | Bourne, MA | 945205 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Union Moving & Storage Inc | Tauton, MA | 9703143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | New Generation Moving and Storage LLC | Bridgewater, MA | 1742523 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | | Conlon Moving & Storage LLC | Seekonk, MA | 3495121 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | Cunha Trucking & Moving Company Inc | Seekonk, MA | 534973 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | Movers Collective LLC | Seekonk, MA | 4007074 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Statewide Moving | West Bridgewater, MA | 2550704 | 3 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 Bristol County
New Bedford sits in Bristol County, MA, home to about 558,120 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,172 (±1,291) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,011 (±561) from abroad and about 14,525 (±1,404) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,547 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From New Bedford | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County, RIProvidence moving costs | 2,172 ±493 | ≈ 31 mi to Providence | $525 – $859 |
| Norfolk County, MARandolph moving costs | 2,056 ±479 | ≈ 42 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Plymouth County, MABrockton moving costs | 1,685 ±449 | ≈ 34 mi to Brockton | $525 – $859 |
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 1,074 ±287 | ≈ 57 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 1,023 ±305 | ≈ 61 mi to Waltham | $525 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Plymouth County, MA (about 3,935), Norfolk County, MA (about 3,605) and Suffolk County, MA (about 2,075). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Rhode Island (about 2,945), Florida (about 2,099) and Pennsylvania (about 593); the largest flows in come from Rhode Island (about 2,618), New York (about 1,783) and Florida (about 921).
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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in New Bedford, MA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in New Bedford itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newbedford, Dartmouth, Westport, West Wareham 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 New Bedford?
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 New Bedford to New York City, NY (about 201 miles) is $905 – $1,206 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near New Bedford?
By reported fleet, Southcoast Moving Storage and Property Management LLC in New Bedford, MA, with 44 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1651524). 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 New Bedford, MA?
2 carriers registered in New Bedford hold interstate operating authority, and 25 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 New Bedford 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. 27 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near New Bedford passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 112 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 37 vehicle inspections (21.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Bristol County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,172 (±1,291) a year from other states, about 2,011 (±561) from abroad and about 14,525 (±1,404) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. The largest single flow out goes to Providence County (about 2,172 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.