Licensed Movers in Southfield, MI
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Southfield 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 Southfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Southfield
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 48 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Southfield and 40 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 48 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 Southfield
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A Mack Moving & Storage Inc
27645 Harvard, MI 48076
- USDOT
- 2422554
- MC number
- MC888373
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Cooper's Moving & Storage Inc
16000 W 9 Mile Rd, MI 48075
- USDOT
- 1920554
- MC number
- MC775223
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Chase Moving Company Inc
26400 West Eight Mile Road, MI 48033
- USDOT
- 2428285
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 4
Coopers Professional Movers LLC
22112 Telegraph Rd, MI 48033
- USDOT
- 4141592
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 5
Pack Men Moving LLC
17250 W 12 Mile Rd, MI 48076
- USDOT
- 3334236
- MC number
- MC1063062
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 6
The Art of Moving Co
24209 Northwestern Hwy Ste 134, MI 48075
- USDOT
- 2579282
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 7
Sam's Moving
27645 Harvard, MI 48076
- USDOT
- 2010414
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 8
Jeff Star Movers LLC
16215 W 12 Mile, MI 48076
- USDOT
- 3385191
- MC number
- MC1087082 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Southfield
Nearest first, from Soutfield, Detroit, Oak Park, Farmington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Moving Services Inc | Soutfield, MI | 3014483 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | A W Family Movers LLC | Detroit, MI | 3554256 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | BBS Moving With Care | Detroit, MI | 3843192 | 0 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Winchester Moving | Oak Park, MI | 1928467 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Expert Movers Solution | Oak Park, MI | 3487522 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Brown's Moving Co | Oak Park, MI | 1868047 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Aloro Moving and Hauling | Oak Park, MI | 2136992 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | All Points Movers Inc | Detroit, MI | 1036761 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | DNH Moving | Detroit, MI | 1745553 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advanced Technical Moving | Farmington Hills, MI | 1890888 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc | Royal Oak, MI | 1660642 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Riverside Moving Corp | Ferndale, MI | 1669089 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Professional Men Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 1699497 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Right on Time Moving Services | Royal Oak, MI | 2434335 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bigtime Moving | Ferndale, MI | 1793514 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Blessing Moving | Detroit, MI | 1406344 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Finish Line Moving & Storage | Detroit, MI | 2510507 | 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 |  | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Abrams Moving & Storage LLC | Redford, MI | 303345 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A Daystar Moving & Hauling LLC | Redford, MI | 2109992 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk Detroit Northwest | Redford, MI | 2887822 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Legionairre Moving and Storage | Farmington Hills, MI | 2543545 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Reasonable Movers | Farmington Hills, MI | 2799144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | B L Moving Services | Detroit, MI | 1621864 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Defy Moving LLC | Redford, MI | 3957825 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Angel Movers | Redford, MI | 2476550 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Alpha Moving Company | Redford, MI | 3314689 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Services Unlimited | Redford, MI | 2540327 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Perfection Moving Company | Farmington, MI | 3993813 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Madison Heights, MI | 1874250 | 7 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A & M Moving Services LLC | Livonia, MI | 3265364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Balance Detroit Moving Company | Detroit, MI | 4059339 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Aplus Moving LLC | Farmington Hills, MI | 1907418 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Norwoods Moving Company LLC | Madison Heights, MI | 4140102 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Barden Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 2515936 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Top Notch Moving Solutions Inc | Livonia, MI | 2303845 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gulf Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 2068866 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | J & H Logistics & Moving | Detroit, MI | 1849894 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Southfield
4 of the 48 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 6 driver inspections (50.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Detroit Moving CompanyDetroit, MI · USDOT 4059339 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Top Notch Moving Solutions IncLivonia, MI · USDOT 2303845 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Reasonable MoversFarmington Hills, MI · USDOT 2799144 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
| University Moving & Storage CompanyFarmingtn Hills, MI · USDOT 438382 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Southfield
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: $1,193 – $1,590 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Southfield cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Southfield
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Southfield hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Southfield cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | O'Sullivan Moving and Storage Company Inc | Royal Oak, MI | 1660642 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Reasonable Movers | Farmington Hills, MI | 2799144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A & M Moving Services LLC | Livonia, MI | 3265364 | 2 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
Southfield 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 Southfield 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 Southfield: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Southfield, MI?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Southfield itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Soutfield, Detroit, Oak Park, Farmington and nearby). All 48 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Southfield?
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 Southfield to Chicago, IL (about 265 miles) is $1,193 – $1,590 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Southfield?
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 Southfield, MI?
0 carriers registered in Southfield hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Southfield 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. 6 of the 48 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Southfield passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 48 movers listed here were inspected, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), 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.