Licensed Movers in South Lyon, MI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South Lyon 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 South Lyon to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Lyon
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in South Lyon and 40 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 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 South Lyon
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Less Stress Moving LLC
61770 Silver Lake Rd, MI 48178
- USDOT
- 2501945
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
Movers within 30 miles of South Lyon
Nearest first, from Milford, Northville, Wixom, Whitmore Lake and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se Michigan | Milford, MI | 3969985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Same Day Movers LLC | Northville, MI | 2506495 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mo's Moving Company LLC | Wixom, MI | 2535174 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Top Dog Moving Storage & Installations Inc | Whitmore Lake, MI | 3044163 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Extra Mile Moving LLC | Brighton, MI | 4128193 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Move It Now of Brighton | Brighton, MI | 1700934 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Assisted Moving | Plymouth, MI | 1247719 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Novi, MI | 3753983 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Professional Movers Inc | Walled Lake, MI | 266582 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | Bos Moving & Service Inc | Commerce, MI | 1672903 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | AAA First Class Moving | Walled Lake, MI | 1627752 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Dearborn Moving & Storage | Canton, MI | 2037428 | 14 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Graebel Michigan Movers Inc | Canton, MI | 621969 | 13 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Midwest Moving & Storage Co Inc | Canton, MI | 540369 | 9 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movers and Trucks Inc | Canton, MI | 3178807 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Legionairre Moving and Storage | Farmington Hills, MI | 2543545 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Reasonable Movers | Farmington Hills, MI | 2799144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Action Movers | Ypsilanti, MI | 2531334 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Aplus Moving LLC | Farmington Hills, MI | 1907418 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Michigan Piano Moving LLC | Ypsilanti, MI | 1977248 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Perfection Moving Company | Farmington, MI | 3993813 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 3726384 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Aberdeen Van Lines Inc | Highland Township, MI | 660820 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Orchard Moving Services LLC | Ann Arbor, MI | 4076249 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Supermenmovers | Highland, MI | 2374723 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moorhouse Movers | Ann Arbor, MI | 2068201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Home Senior Moving Inc | Pinckney, MI | 4404166 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A & M Moving Services LLC | Livonia, MI | 3265364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Top Notch Moving Solutions Inc | Livonia, MI | 2303845 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A & B Hauling and Moving LLC | Dexter, MI | 1569004 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Matteson Moving | White Lake, MI | 2439643 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Superfly Movers | Livonia, MI | 2455411 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Advanced Technical Moving | Farmington Hills, MI | 1890888 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Bigelow Pro Moving | Westland, MI | 2133202 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Handle With Care Moving & Delivery | Ann Arbor, MI | 4561844 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Michigan Built Movers | Ann Arbor, MI | 4199253 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 4460715 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | B & B Moving & Hauling Inc | Ypsilanti, MI | 530884 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South Lyon
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 20 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 20 driver inspections (30.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Movers IncWalled Lake, MI · USDOT 266582 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se MichiganMilford, MI · USDOT 3969985 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Dearborn Moving & StorageCanton, MI · USDOT 2037428 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Bos Moving & Service IncCommerce, MI · USDOT 1672903 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Moorhouse MoversAnn Arbor, MI · USDOT 2068201 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Top Notch Moving Solutions IncLivonia, MI · USDOT 2303845 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in South Lyon
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 South Lyon: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in South Lyon: 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 South Lyon: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From South Lyon, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 242 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,273 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 598 | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,273 | $10,229 – $13,638 | $11,763 – $15,684 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 242 | $1,089 – $1,452 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,143 | $5,144 – $6,858 | $5,915 – $7,887 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,273 | $5,729 – $7,638 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 496 | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,364 | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 553 | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
Long-distance movers in South Lyon
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in South Lyon hold it and 13 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of South Lyon.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se Michigan | Milford, MI | 3969985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Novi, MI | 3753983 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Professional Movers Inc | Walled Lake, MI | 266582 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Reasonable Movers | Farmington Hills, MI | 2799144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 3726384 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Aberdeen Van Lines Inc | Highland Township, MI | 660820 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moorhouse Movers | Ann Arbor, MI | 2068201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A & M Moving Services LLC | Livonia, MI | 3265364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Handle With Care Moving & Delivery | Ann Arbor, MI | 4561844 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 4460715 | 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 to and from Oakland County
South Lyon 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 South Lyon | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MIDetroit moving costs | 13,518 ±1,232 | ≈ 38 mi to Detroit | $465 – $747 |
| Macomb County, MISterling Heights moving costs | 11,099 ±1,326 | ≈ 38 mi to Sterling Heights | $465 – $747 |
| Washtenaw County, MIAnn Arbor moving costs | 3,405 ±506 | ≈ 16 mi to Ann Arbor | $465 – $747 |
| Genesee County, MIBurton moving costs | 2,926 ±716 | ≈ 44 mi to Burton | $465 – $747 |
| Ingham County, MILansing moving costs | 2,290 ±355 | ≈ 58 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South Lyon, MI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South Lyon itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Milford, Northville, Wixom, Whitmore Lake and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in South Lyon?
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 South Lyon to Chicago, IL (about 242 miles) is $1,089 – $1,452 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South Lyon?
By reported fleet, University Moving & Storage Company in Farmingtn Hills, MI, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 438382). 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 South Lyon, MI?
0 carriers registered in South Lyon hold interstate operating authority, and 13 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 South Lyon 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. 13 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South Lyon passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 20 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.