Licensed Movers in Southgate, MI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Southgate 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 Southgate to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Southgate
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- 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 Southgate and 40 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 41 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model. About 18,507 people a year move to Wayne County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Southgate
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
AAA Quality Moving Service
MI 48195
- USDOT
- 2105053
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Southgate
Nearest first, from Taylor, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, Allen Park and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Will Deal Moving LLC | Taylor, MI | 1956356 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Royal Movers Enterprises LLC | Wyandotte, MI | 1673815 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Budget Moving & Storage LLC | Lincoln Park, MI | 2114990 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Do-Go Moving Services | Wyandotte, MI | 1773857 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Trenton and Taylor Movers Inc | Allen Park, MI | 1662797 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Save-Alot Moving | Allen Park, MI | 1972996 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Superior Moving LLC | Allen Park, MI | 1997058 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Imlach Movers Inc | Trenton, MI | 1471171 | 45 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | SM Moving & Freightage LLC | Trenton, MI | 2907353 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pro Movers Transport LLC | Melvindale, MI | 4401160 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Smith & Sons Moving Inc | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1856689 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Downriver Moving and Freight | River Rouge, MI | 4055424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Handy Hands Moving | Detroit, MI | 1926876 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jeff's Moving Company | Dearborn Heights, MI | 1954704 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations | Dearborn, MI | 153343 | 245 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Tommy's Moving Team LLC | Dearborn, MI | 3025173 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | JC Moving | Dearborn, MI | 1918104 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Move Me Movers LLC | Dearborn, MI | 2055689 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Topshelfrelocation | Dearborn, MI | 4388792 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Points Moving Services of Michigan | Inkster, MI | 2056957 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Metro Movers LLC | Inkster, MI | 2026988 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sawa Moving Service | Dearborn, MI | 1913152 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | 24 7 Moving Services Inc | Dearborn, MI | 2458600 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Hiload Moving Company LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4009922 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Goodes Moving and Transport | Inkster, MI | 3394529 | 0 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Morse Moving & Storage Inc | Romulus, MI | 274486 | 43 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | All Around Moving and Storage Inc | Romulus, MI | 562547 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ultimate Movers LLC | Romulas, MI | 2970010 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | This Side Up Moving LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 2588495 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Michigan Discount Movers | Westland, MI | 1452224 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All-State Moving LLC | Dearborn Heights, MI | 3953889 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Gulf Moving LLC | Detroit, MI | 2068866 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | J & H Logistics & Moving | Detroit, MI | 1849894 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Asap Movers | Detroit, MI | 1909321 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | More Than Money Moving Services | Detroit, MI | 2409374 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ali Alissa Moving | Detroit, MI | 2088959 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Labor Specialist | Romulus, MI | 2111797 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Alshay Moving & Hauling & Junking | Detroit, MI | 2113670 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | D & P Moving & Hauling Co | Detroit, MI | 1797905 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Buddies | Detroit, MI | 2211056 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Southgate
9 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 118 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 52 vehicle inspections (34.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 118 driver inspections (10.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsDearborn, MI · USDOT 153343 | 71 | 15 of 38 | 5 of 71 |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCTrenton, MI · USDOT 2907353 | 23 | 0 of 5 | 5 of 23 |
| Downriver Moving and FreightRiver Rouge, MI · USDOT 4055424 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 8 |
| Morse Moving & Storage IncRomulus, MI · USDOT 274486 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 7 |
| All Around Moving and Storage IncRomulus, MI · USDOT 562547 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Ultimate Movers LLCRomulas, MI · USDOT 2970010 | 2 | none inspected | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Southgate
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 Southgate: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Southgate: 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 Southgate: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Southgate, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 266 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,297 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 568 | $2,556 – $3,408 | $2,939 – $3,919 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,297 | $10,337 – $13,782 | $11,887 – $15,849 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 266 | $1,197 – $1,596 | $1,377 – $1,835 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,151 | $5,180 – $6,906 | $5,956 – $7,942 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,275 | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 462 | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,339 | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 521 | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
Long-distance movers in Southgate
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Southgate hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Southgate.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Royal Movers Enterprises LLC | Wyandotte, MI | 1673815 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | SM Moving & Freightage LLC | Trenton, MI | 2907353 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pro Movers Transport LLC | Melvindale, MI | 4401160 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Downriver Moving and Freight | River Rouge, MI | 4055424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations | Dearborn, MI | 153343 | 245 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Topshelfrelocation | Dearborn, MI | 4388792 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Hiload Moving Company LLC | Dearborn, MI | 4009922 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | All Around Moving and Storage Inc | Romulus, MI | 562547 | 11 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 Wayne County
Southgate sits in Wayne County, MI, home to about 1,730,488 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 18,507 (±1,565) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,486 (±881) from abroad and about 37,011 (±2,180) from elsewhere in Michigan. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,510 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Southgate | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MISouthfield moving costs | 12,642 ±1,110 | ≈ 22 mi to Southfield | $465 – $747 |
| Macomb County, MISterling Heights moving costs | 9,377 ±1,213 | ≈ 32 mi to Sterling Heights | $465 – $747 |
| Washtenaw County, MIAnn Arbor moving costs | 6,351 ±753 | ≈ 33 mi to Ann Arbor | $465 – $747 |
| Monroe County, MIMonroe moving costs | 1,872 ±438 | ≈ 26 mi to Monroe | $465 – $747 |
| Livingston County, MIHowell moving costs | 1,665 ±385 | ≈ 54 mi to Howell | $465 – $747 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Oakland County, MI (about 13,518), Macomb County, MI (about 7,434) and Washtenaw County, MI (about 5,459). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 4,044), Ohio (about 2,460) and Texas (about 1,288); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 1,995), Ohio (about 1,585) and Illinois (about 1,479).
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 Southgate 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 Southgate: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Southgate, MI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Southgate itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Taylor, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, Allen Park 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 Southgate?
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 Southgate to Chicago, IL (about 266 miles) is $1,197 – $1,596 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Southgate?
By reported fleet, Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations in Dearborn, MI, with 245 trucks on its filing (USDOT 153343). 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 Southgate, MI?
0 carriers registered in Southgate hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Southgate 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. 8 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Southgate passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 118 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 52 vehicle inspections (34.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Wayne County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 18,507 (±1,565) a year from other states, about 8,486 (±881) from abroad and about 37,011 (±2,180) from elsewhere in Michigan. The largest single flow out goes to Oakland County (about 12,642 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.