Licensed Movers inRochester, MI
No household-goods carrier is registered in Rochester itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Rochester Hills, Utica, Lake Orion and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Rochester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rochester
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Rochester
These are the carriers that serve a Rochester move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Moving With Janet | Rochester Hills, MI | 1630864 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Rts Moving Services | Rochester Hills, MI | 1740163 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Affordable Moving Services Llc | Rochester Hills, MI | 3130394 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Operation Relocation Llc | Utica, MI | 2579938 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big Time Movers Llc | Lake Orion, MI | 4467332 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Central Michigan Movers | Orion, MI | 1398726 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Beast Moving | Pontiac, MI | 2495135 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Beast Movers | Pontiac, MI | 2428491 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hatchett Moving Co | Pontiac, MI | 2065736 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Anything Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 1547270 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Treanor Moving And Storage Company | Pontiac, MI | 1679236 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A Plus Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 2201004 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jmb Moving Llc | Sterling Hts, MI | 2876468 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Rendezvous Moving Company Inc | Sterling Hts, MI | 3128521 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Pal Moving | Sterling Heights, MI | 2139278 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Five Pointe Moving Llc | Sterling Heights, MI | 1714295 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Hit The Road Moving Services | Pontiac, MI | 2596070 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Interstate Moving | Lake Orion, MI | 1632323 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Lucido'S Discount Moving | Leonard, MI | 1924761 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mckenzie Moving | Pontiac, MI | 1686155 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | White Star Movers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 624288 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Integrity Movers Llc | Clinton Township, MI | 2011837 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Detroit Moving Company | Clinton Township, MI | 4433668 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hammel Moving Llc | Sterling Heights, MI | 1409493 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Golden Movers Llc | Sterling Heights, MI | 1305227 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 1548924 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Melissa'S Movers | Clinton Township, MI | 1879330 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Motor City Movers Llc | Clinton Twp, MI | 1827877 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Lil Bucks Movers | Clinton Twp, MI | 1958231 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Good To Go Moving Company | Clinton Twp, MI | 1967948 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Madison Heights, MI | 1874250 | 7 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Aaa Heritage Moving | Warren, MI | 1763169 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | J C Moving | Keego Harbor, MI | 1607528 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Right On Time Moving Services | Royal Oak, MI | 2434335 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | All Pro Moving Co Inc | Clinton Twp, MI | 1849972 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | All Pro Movers | Clinton Twp, MI | 2428534 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Norwoods Moving Company Llc | Madison Hts, MI | 4140102 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Across Town Movers | Warren, MI | 2066180 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | The Moving Men Llc | Warren, MI | 1815867 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | General Movers Inc | Waterford, MI | 1946630 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated |
What movers cost in Rochester
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Rochester: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Rochester: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 570 | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,306 | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 276 | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,179 | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,308 | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 480 | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,376 | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 529 | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
Moving out of state from Rochester?
5 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Rochester priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in RochesterBefore you book a Rochester mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Rochester address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Rochester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rochester, MI?
None is registered in Rochester itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rochester Hills, Utica, Lake Orion, Orion and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Rochester?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Rochester to New York City, NY (about 570 miles) is $2,565 – $3,420 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rochester?
By reported fleet, White Star Movers Inc in Sterling Heights, MI, with 32 trucks on its filing (USDOT 624288). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Rochester 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 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Rochester, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Rochester" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.