Licensed Movers in Royal Oak, MI
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Royal Oak
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- 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 Royal Oak and 40 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 42 can move you out of state. 4 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 Royal Oak
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc
2020 Bellaire Ave, MI 48067
- USDOT
- 1660642
- MC number
- MC912014
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
Right on Time Moving Services
3421 Hillside Drive Apt 3, MI 48073
- USDOT
- 2434335
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
Movers within 30 miles of Royal Oak
Nearest first, from Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, Southfield and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Madison Heights, MI | 1874250 | 7 trucks | 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 | |
| 3 mi | Norwoods Moving Company LLC | Madison Heights, MI | 4140102 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Riverside Moving Corp | Ferndale, MI | 1669089 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A Mack Moving & Storage Inc | Southfield, MI | 2422554 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Pack Men Moving LLC | Southfield, MI | 3334236 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bigtime Moving | Ferndale, MI | 1793514 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Sam's Moving | Southfield, MI | 2010414 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Jeff Star Movers LLC | Southfield, MI | 3385191 | 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 | 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 | |
| 6 mi | Palmer Moving Services | Warren, MI | 511993 | 25 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Anything Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 1547270 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All Points Movers Inc | Detroit, MI | 1036761 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A Plus Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 2201004 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | JMB Moving LLC | Sterling Heights, MI | 2876468 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | DNH Moving | Detroit, MI | 1745553 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Rendezvous Moving Company Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 3128521 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pal Moving | Sterling Heights, MI | 2139278 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Blessing Moving | Detroit, MI | 1406344 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | New Century Movers LLC | Warren, MI | 1991321 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Hand to Hand Movers and Deliveries LLC | Detroit, MI | 3748818 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bullseye Moving Company LLC | Center Line, MI | 3937185 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | White Star Movers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 624288 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Balance Detroit Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 4059339 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | T Holmes Hauling and Moving | Detroit, MI | 1847368 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Chase Moving Company Inc | Southfield, MI | 2428285 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Coopers Professional Movers LLC | Southfield, MI | 4141592 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hammel Moving LLC | Sterling Heights, MI | 1409493 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Golden Movers LLC | Sterling Heights, MI | 1305227 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Movers | Sterling Heights, MI | 1548924 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Best Deal Moving | Detroit, MI | 1878103 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Services Inc | Soutfield, MI | 3014483 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A W Family Movers LLC | Detroit, MI | 3554256 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Royal Oak
4 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 3 of 11 vehicle inspections (27.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 19 driver inspections (10.5%, 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 |
| White Star Movers IncSterling Heights, MI · USDOT 624288 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Royal Oak
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: $1,224 – $1,632 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Royal Oak cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Royal Oak
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Royal Oak holds it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Royal Oak cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc | 1660642 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | White Star Movers Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 624288 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Balance Detroit Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 4059339 | 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.
Who moves out of Oakland County
Royal Oak is in Oakland County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,316 people a year leaving Oakland County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,953), California (about 2,211) and Ohio (about 1,660), while about 16,805 (±1,443) 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Royal Oak, MI?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Royal Oak itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, Southfield 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 Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak to Chicago, IL (about 272 miles) is $1,224 – $1,632 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Royal Oak?
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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Royal Oak, MI?
1 carrier registered in Royal Oak holds interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Royal Oak 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Royal Oak passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 11 vehicle inspections (27.3%), 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.