Licensed Movers in Kalamazoo, MI
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Kalamazoo with the FMCSA, and 8 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 Kalamazoo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kalamazoo
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 14 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
6 licensed movers are registered in Kalamazoo and 8 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 14 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model. About 5,449 people a year move to Kalamazoo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Kalamazoo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mulder's Moving & Storage Inc
2400 Ravine Rd, MI 49004
- USDOT
- 270885
- MC number
- MC28187
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1986
- 2
Weller Transfer Inc
3180 Kersten Court, MI 49048
- USDOT
- 1664328
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 3
Affordable Moving Kalamazoo LLC
440 Benedict Ave, MI 49048
- USDOT
- 2187045
- MC number
- MC1516618
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 4
Hoskins Make A Way Delivery & Moving Service LLC
1720 Palmer Ave, MI 49001
- USDOT
- 4518586
- MC number
- MC1789969
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Kalamazoo Movers LLC
5968 E Michigan Ave, MI 49048
- USDOT
- 4078767
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
Vandermeer Louis Moving & Storage
3997 North 28Th Street, MI 49048
- USDOT
- 1712922
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
Movers within 30 miles of Kalamazoo
Nearest first, from Schoolcraft, Scotts, Plainwell, Battle Creek and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Advanced Moving | Schoolcraft, MI | 2065131 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | USA Earthmovers and Builders Inc | Scotts, MI | 1826291 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Prectige Movers | Plainwell, MI | 2285849 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Blue's Movers & Delivery | Battle Creek, MI | 2183263 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | J R L Movers & More LLC | Allegan, MI | 2268745 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Crosstown Moving Inc | Battle Creek, MI | 1740065 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | A1Movingservice LLC | Bellevue, MI | 2180818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Family Mobile Home Movers Inc | Bellevue, MI | 340042 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Kalamazoo
2 of the 14 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Moving Kalamazoo LLCKalamazoo, MI · USDOT 2187045 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| Mulder's Moving & Storage IncKalamazoo, MI · USDOT 270885 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Kalamazoo
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$48 per mover per hour in Michigan in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $747 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,371. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $567 – $756 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Kalamazoo cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Kalamazoo
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Kalamazoo hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Kalamazoo cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Mulder's Moving & Storage Inc | 270885 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | Hoskins Make A Way Delivery & Moving Service LLC | 4518586 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mi | Family Mobile Home Movers Inc | Bellevue, MI | 340042 | 1 truck | 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 Michigan is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo is in Kalamazoo County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,934 people a year leaving Kalamazoo County for another state, most often for Ohio (about 831), Florida (about 562) and California (about 518), while about 5,449 (±646) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Kalamazoo, MI?
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Kalamazoo itself on the FMCSA register, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Schoolcraft, Scotts, Plainwell, Battle Creek and nearby). All 14 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Kalamazoo?
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 Kalamazoo to Chicago, IL (about 126 miles) is $567 – $756 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Kalamazoo?
By reported fleet, Mulder's Moving & Storage Inc in Kalamazoo, MI, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 270885). 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 Kalamazoo, MI?
2 carriers registered in Kalamazoo hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Kalamazoo 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. 3 of the 14 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Kalamazoo passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 14 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
How many people move to Kalamazoo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,449 (±646) a year from other states, about 1,763 (±546) from abroad and about 12,669 (±1,110) from elsewhere in Michigan. The largest single flow out goes to Kent County (about 1,514 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.