Licensed Movers in Winchester, MA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Winchester 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 Winchester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Winchester
- 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 Winchester and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 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. About 43,184 people a year move to Middlesex County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Winchester
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Gentle Giant Moving Company
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
7 Mckay Ave, MA 01890
- USDOT
- 373544
- MC number
- MC218762
- Fleet
- 88 trucks · 253 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
Movers within 30 miles of Winchester
Nearest first, from Arlington, Woburn, Medford, Stoneham and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Simpson Brothers Movers Inc | Arlington, MA | 535790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Spry Moving | Woburn, MA | 106949 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Intelligent Labor & Moving | Arlington, MA | 2065664 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Premium Q Moving and Storage | Medford, MA | 2569641 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Smart Penny Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 2891447 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Road Warrior Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington, MA | 878328 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A&B Twin Movers Inc | Medford, MA | 3507417 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Secure Movers Co LLC | Medford, MA | 1953947 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Whitehouse Moving and Storage Company LLC | Stoneham, MA | 1504398 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Better Call Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 4356476 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pauls Moving Service | Woburn, MA | 2056830 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Hal Moving Company | Woburn, MA | 4195775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Husky Moving LLC | Arlington, MA | 3356186 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Horizon Boston Movers Inc | Woburn, MA | 3369438 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Primo Moving LLC | Medford, MA | 4249168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi |  | Home Team Moving Company Inc | Lexington, MA | 2336199 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Megamen Moving & Storage LLC | Melrose, MA | 2529611 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Rolling Stones Moving Company | Cambridge, MA | 4302521 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Allston Piano Moving Co Inc | Belmont, MA | 448051 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | VIP Movers Boston LLC | Somerville, MA | 3836604 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | ABC Moving Services Inc | Somerville, MA | 279719 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Deathwish Piano Movers | Malden, MA | 689628 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi |  | Octopus Moving and Storage | Maiden, MA | 3125432 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi |  | Precision Moving Company | Somerville, MA | 1456970 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | A&A Movers | Malden, MA | 1879162 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Focus Moving Services LLC | Somerville, MA | 2882408 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Gladiator's Moving Inc | Wakefield, MA | 3369721 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Jalila Guerina | Malden, MA | 3100637 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | A P Doyle Relocation LLC | Wakefield, MA | 3130217 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Boston Moving Co Inc | Wakefield, MA | 2355240 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown Town, MA | 597632 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett, MA | 1696867 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Esquire Moving Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 2820253 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Lexel Moving LLC | Waltham, MA | 2570768 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Eagle Van Lines | Watertown Town, MA | 1204145 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Boston Harbor Moving | Everett, MA | 3446879 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Eastern Commonwealth Moving & Storage Inc | Everett, MA | 3342589 | 3 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Rexton Moving and Storage Inc | Watertown Town, MA | 3275654 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A&W Moving Corporation | Everett, MA | 3797619 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Winchester
24 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 274 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 111 vehicle inspections (7.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 26 of 274 driver inspections (9.5%, 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 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| 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 |
| A&B Twin Movers IncMedford, MA · USDOT 3507417 | 15 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 15 |
| Eagle Van LinesWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 1204145 | 14 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Winchester
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 Winchester: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Winchester: 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 Winchester: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Winchester, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 222 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,015 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 222 | $999 – $1,332 | $1,149 – $1,532 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,015 | $13,568 – $18,090 | $15,603 – $20,803 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 984 | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,804 | $8,118 – $10,824 | $9,336 – $12,448 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,869 | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 460 | $2,070 – $2,760 | $2,381 – $3,174 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,471 | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 316 | $1,422 – $1,896 | $1,635 – $2,180 |
Long-distance movers in Winchester
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Winchester holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Winchester.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Gentle Giant Moving Company | 373544 | 88 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Simpson Brothers Movers Inc | Arlington, MA | 535790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Spry Moving | Woburn, MA | 106949 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Intelligent Labor & Moving | Arlington, MA | 2065664 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Premium Q Moving and Storage | Medford, MA | 2569641 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Smart Penny Moving Inc | Woburn, MA | 2891447 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Road Warrior Moving & Storage Inc | Arlington, MA | 878328 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A&B Twin Movers Inc | Medford, MA | 3507417 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Whitehouse Moving and Storage Company LLC | Stoneham, MA | 1504398 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Hal Moving Company | Woburn, MA | 4195775 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Husky Moving LLC | Arlington, MA | 3356186 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Primo Moving LLC | Medford, MA | 4249168 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Charles River Movers | Belmont, MA | 1299686 | 6 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
Winchester 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 Winchester | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 15,398 ±1,386 | ≈ 9 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Essex County, MALynn moving costs | 8,631 ±989 | ≈ 11 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 | ≈ 23 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Hillsborough County, NHManchester moving costs | 4,521 ±856 | ≈ 47 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 Winchester 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 Winchester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Winchester, MA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Winchester itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Arlington, Woburn, Medford, Stoneham 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 Winchester?
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 Winchester to New York City, NY (about 222 miles) is $999 – $1,332 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Winchester?
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 Winchester, MA?
1 carrier registered in Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 274 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 111 vehicle inspections (7.2%), 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.