Licensed Movers in Benton Harbor, MI
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Benton Harbor with the FMCSA, and 7 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 Benton Harbor to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Benton Harbor
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 9 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Benton Harbor and 7 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 9 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model.
Movers based in Benton Harbor
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Bintris Moving and Storage
Legal name: Cedar Creek LLC
1948 Plaza Dr, MI 49022
- USDOT
- 2781399
- MC number
- MC926225
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Cha Movers
Legal name: Son of Maninc
946 Monroe St, MI 49022
- USDOT
- 4228411
- MC number
- MC1635488
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Benton Harbor
Nearest first, from Sodus, Stevensville, Buchanan, Niles and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Scotts Moving & Storage | Sodus, MI | 727600 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hassel Free Moving | Stevensville, MI | 4031620 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Bud Kile Moving LLC | Buchanan, MI | 1150783 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Moving on | Niles, MI | 3666128 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 27 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | South Bend, IN | 4312225 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Around the Bend Professional Movers LLC | South Bend, IN | 3517713 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Granger, IN | 3885295 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Benton Harbor
3 of the 9 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 17 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 12 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 17 driver inspections (0.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintris Moving and StorageBenton Harbor, MI · USDOT 2781399 | 14 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 14 |
| Hassel Free MovingStevensville, MI · USDOT 4031620 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingGranger, IN · USDOT 3885295 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Benton Harbor
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 Benton Harbor: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Benton Harbor: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$48 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $465 – $747.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $231 – $363 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $309 – $555 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $465 – $747 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $777 – $1,371 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,323 – $1,995 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,635 – $2,379 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Michigan: hand movers there earn a median $18.68 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $39–$48 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Benton Harbor: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Benton Harbor, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 77 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,109 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 755 | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,109 | $9,491 – $12,654 | $10,914 – $14,552 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 77 | $465 – $747 | $777 – $1,371 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,004 | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,154 | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 627 | $2,822 – $3,762 | $3,245 – $4,326 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,379 | $6,206 – $8,274 | $7,136 – $9,515 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 703 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
Long-distance movers in Benton Harbor
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Benton Harbor hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Benton Harbor.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bintris Moving and Storage | 2781399 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Cha Movers | 4228411 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Hassel Free Moving | Stevensville, MI | 4031620 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Bud Kile Moving LLC | Buchanan, MI | 1150783 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Moving on | Niles, MI | 3666128 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 27 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | South Bend, IN | 4312225 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Granger, IN | 3885295 | 2 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 Michigan is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Benton Harbor 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 Michigan
376 listed household-goods carriers are based in Michigan; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Benton Harbor: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Benton Harbor, MI?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Benton Harbor itself on the FMCSA register, and 7 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sodus, Stevensville, Buchanan, Niles and nearby). All 9 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Benton Harbor?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$48 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $747 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,371. A long-distance move from Benton Harbor to Washington, DC (about 627 miles) is $2,822 – $3,762 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Benton Harbor?
By reported fleet, Bintris Moving and Storage in Benton Harbor, MI, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2781399). 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 Benton Harbor, MI?
2 carriers registered in Benton Harbor hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Benton Harbor movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Michigan is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Michigan requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 7 of the 9 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Benton Harbor passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 9 movers listed here were inspected, 17 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 12 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.