Licensed Movers in Ferndale, MI
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Ferndale 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 Ferndale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ferndale
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 42 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 Ferndale and 40 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 42 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model. About 16,805 people a year move to Oakland County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Ferndale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Riverside Moving Corp
531 Vester Street, MI 48220
- USDOT
- 1669089
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
Bigtime Moving
MI 48220
- USDOT
- 1793514
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of Ferndale
Nearest first, from Royal Oak, Detroit, Oak Park, Warren and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc | Royal Oak, MI | 1660642 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Blessing Moving | Detroit, MI | 1406344 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Hand to Hand Movers and Deliveries LLC | Detroit, MI | 3748818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Winchester Moving | Oak Park, MI | 1928467 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Expert Movers Solution | Oak Park, MI | 3487522 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Brown's Moving Co | Oak Park, MI | 1868047 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Aloro Moving and Hauling | Oak Park, MI | 2136992 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Palmer Moving Services | Warren, MI | 511993 | 25 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Madison Heights, MI | 1874250 | 7 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Balance Detroit Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 4059339 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | All Points Movers Inc | Detroit, MI | 1036761 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | DNH Moving | Detroit, MI | 1745553 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Right on Time Moving Services | Royal Oak, MI | 2434335 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Norwoods Moving Company LLC | Madison Heights, MI | 4140102 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Barden Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 2515936 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Century Movers LLC | Warren, MI | 1991321 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | AAA Heritage Moving | Warren, MI | 1763169 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Cooper's Moving & Storage Inc | Southfield, MI | 1920554 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | T Holmes Hauling and Moving | Detroit, MI | 1847368 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Deal Moving | Detroit, MI | 1878103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Across Town Movers | Warren, MI | 2066180 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | The Moving Men LLC | Warren, MI | 1815867 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | The Art of Moving Co | Southfield, MI | 2579282 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Be Easy Scrapping Hauling Moving | Detroit, MI | 2206546 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A Mack Moving & Storage Inc | Southfield, MI | 2422554 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | B L Moving Services | Detroit, MI | 1621864 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Rudolph's Moving and Transportation LLC | Detroit, MI | 3272905 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pack Men Moving LLC | Southfield, MI | 3334236 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 5M Moving Solutions LLC | Detroit, MI | 3596682 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Dots Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 1998617 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sam's Moving | Southfield, MI | 2010414 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jeff Star Movers LLC | Southfield, MI | 3385191 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bullseye Moving Company LLC | Center Line, MI | 3937185 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Michigan | Warren, MI | 4131272 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All State Van Lines Inc | Warren, MI | 1665402 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Professional Men Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 1699497 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Demario Brothers Moving | Warren, MI | 3327492 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Easy Movers LLC | Detroit, MI | 1915067 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A W Family Movers LLC | Detroit, MI | 3554256 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Delivery Trucks LLC | Warren, MI | 4458924 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Ferndale
5 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 10 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 19 driver inspections (15.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Moving ServicesWarren, MI · USDOT 511993 | 10 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 10 |
| Rudolph's Moving and Transportation LLCDetroit, MI · USDOT 3272905 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Balance Detroit Moving CompanyDetroit, MI · USDOT 4059339 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| T Holmes Hauling and MovingDetroit, MI · USDOT 1847368 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Moving MichiganWarren, MI · USDOT 4131272 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Ferndale
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 Ferndale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Ferndale: 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 Ferndale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Ferndale, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 272 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,304 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 567 | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,304 | $10,368 – $13,824 | $11,923 – $15,898 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 272 | $1,224 – $1,632 | $1,408 – $1,877 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,167 | $5,252 – $7,002 | $6,039 – $8,052 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,294 | $5,823 – $7,764 | $6,696 – $8,929 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 470 | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,358 | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 523 | $2,354 – $3,138 | $2,707 – $3,609 |
Long-distance movers in Ferndale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Ferndale hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Ferndale.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc | Royal Oak, MI | 1660642 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Balance Detroit Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 4059339 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Rudolph's Moving and Transportation LLC | Detroit, MI | 3272905 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Michigan | Warren, MI | 4131272 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Delivery Trucks LLC | Warren, MI | 4458924 | 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 Michigan is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Oakland County
Ferndale sits in Oakland County, MI, home to about 1,241,969 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 16,805 (±1,443) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 10,814 (±1,343) from abroad and about 36,411 (±2,079) from elsewhere in Michigan. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,316 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Ferndale | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MIDetroit moving costs | 13,518 ±1,232 | ≈ 11 mi to Detroit | $465 – $747 |
| Macomb County, MISterling Heights moving costs | 11,099 ±1,326 | ≈ 12 mi to Sterling Heights | $465 – $747 |
| Washtenaw County, MIAnn Arbor moving costs | 3,405 ±506 | ≈ 39 mi to Ann Arbor | $465 – $747 |
| Genesee County, MIBurton moving costs | 2,926 ±716 | ≈ 52 mi to Burton | $465 – $747 |
| Ingham County, MILansing moving costs | 2,290 ±355 | ≈ 87 mi to Lansing | $465 – $747 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Wayne County, MI (about 12,642), Macomb County, MI (about 7,750) and Genesee County, MI (about 2,310). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 2,953), California (about 2,211) and Ohio (about 1,660); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 1,647), Ohio (about 1,568) and Illinois (about 1,309).
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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Ferndale, MI?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Ferndale itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Royal Oak, Detroit, Oak Park, Warren 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 Ferndale?
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 Ferndale to Chicago, IL (about 272 miles) is $1,224 – $1,632 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Ferndale?
By reported fleet, Palmer Moving Services in Warren, MI, with 25 trucks on its filing (USDOT 511993). 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 Ferndale, MI?
0 carriers registered in Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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. 5 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Ferndale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 10 vehicle inspections (40.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Oakland County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 16,805 (±1,443) a year from other states, about 10,814 (±1,343) from abroad and about 36,411 (±2,079) from elsewhere in Michigan. The largest single flow out goes to Wayne County (about 13,518 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.