Licensed Movers in Waterford, MI
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Waterford 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 Waterford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Waterford
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Waterford and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 45 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 Waterford
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Changing Places Moving & Services
4290 Hatchery Rd, MI 48329
- USDOT
- 542900
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 2
General Movers Inc
4115 Graytondr, MI 48328
- USDOT
- 1946630
- MC number
- MC880025 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Kenway Moving
Legal name: Silverback Moving Inc
5722 Williams Lake Rd, MI 48329
- USDOT
- 2054813
- MC number
- MC830468
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
M & M Moving Company LLC
314 Ascot, MI 48328
- USDOT
- 1344684
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 5
We Care Movers LLC
540 N Cass Lake Rd, MI 48328
- USDOT
- 2920655
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Waterford
Nearest first, from Keego Harbor, Pontiac, Lake Orion, Orion and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | J C Moving | Keego Harbor, MI | 1607528 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Treanor Moving and Storage Company | Pontiac, MI | 1679236 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Hit the Road Moving Services | Pontiac, MI | 2596070 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | McKenzie Moving | Pontiac, MI | 1686155 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Beast Moving | Pontiac, MI | 2495135 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Beast Movers | Pontiac, MI | 2428491 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hatchett Moving Co | Pontiac, MI | 2065736 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Big Time Movers LLC | Lake Orion, MI | 4467332 | 4 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Central Michigan Movers | Orion, MI | 1398726 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Matteson Moving | White Lake, MI | 2439643 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Professional Movers Inc | Walled Lake, MI | 266582 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Bos Moving & Service Inc | Commerce, MI | 1672903 | 5 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | RTS Moving Services | Rochester Hills, MI | 1740163 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | AAA First Class Moving | Walled Lake, MI | 1627752 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Affordable Moving Services LLC | Rochester Hills, MI | 3130394 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Interstate Moving | Lake Orion, MI | 1632323 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Aplus Moving LLC | Farmington Hills, MI | 1907418 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Novi, MI | 3753983 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving With Janet | Rochester Hills, MI | 1630864 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Aberdeen Van Lines Inc | Highland Township, MI | 660820 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Supermenmovers | Highland, MI | 2374723 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | A Mack Moving & Storage Inc | Southfield, MI | 2422554 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se Michigan | Milford, MI | 3969985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | 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 | Advanced Technical Moving | Farmington Hills, MI | 1890888 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Pack Men Moving LLC | Southfield, MI | 3334236 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mo's Moving Company LLC | Wixom, MI | 2535174 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sam's Moving | Southfield, MI | 2010414 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Jeff Star Movers LLC | Southfield, MI | 3385191 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Perfection Moving Company | Farmington, MI | 3993813 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Personal Touch Moving Inc | Oxford, MI | 1368276 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Fast Movers | Ortonville, MI | 2055065 | 2 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Jp's Piano Moving | Oxford, MI | 1747538 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Chase Moving Company Inc | Southfield, MI | 2428285 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Coopers Professional Movers LLC | Southfield, MI | 4141592 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Right on Time Moving Services | Royal Oak, MI | 2434335 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Services Inc | Soutfield, MI | 3014483 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Waterford
13 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 10 vehicle inspections (30.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 31 driver inspections (29.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Touch Moving IncOxford, MI · USDOT 1368276 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 7 |
| Professional Movers IncWalled Lake, MI · USDOT 266582 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Jp's Piano MovingOxford, MI · USDOT 1747538 | 3 | none inspected | 2 of 3 |
| Kenway MovingWaterford, MI · USDOT 2054813 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se MichiganMilford, MI · USDOT 3969985 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Central Michigan MoversOrion, MI · USDOT 1398726 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Waterford
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 Waterford: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Waterford: 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 Waterford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Waterford, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 262 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,291 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 584 | $2,628 – $3,504 | $3,022 – $4,030 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,291 | $10,310 – $13,746 | $11,856 – $15,808 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 262 | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,166 | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,296 | $5,832 – $7,776 | $6,707 – $8,942 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 490 | $2,205 – $2,940 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,376 | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 541 | $2,435 – $3,246 | $2,800 – $3,733 |
Long-distance movers in Waterford
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Waterford holds it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Waterford.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenway Moving | 2054813 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Central Michigan Movers | Orion, MI | 1398726 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Professional Movers Inc | Walled Lake, MI | 266582 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Affordable Moving Services LLC | Rochester Hills, MI | 3130394 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Novi, MI | 3753983 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Aberdeen Van Lines Inc | Highland Township, MI | 660820 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | University Moving & Storage Company | Farmingtn Hills, MI | 438382 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving of Metro Detroit | Farmington, MI | 4247938 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage of Se Michigan | Milford, MI | 3969985 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Reasonable Movers | Farmington Hills, MI | 2799144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Personal Touch Moving Inc | Oxford, MI | 1368276 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Jp's Piano Moving | Oxford, MI | 1747538 | 1 truck | 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
Waterford 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 Waterford | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MIDetroit moving costs | 13,518 ±1,232 | ≈ 32 mi to Detroit | $465 – $747 |
| Macomb County, MISterling Heights moving costs | 11,099 ±1,326 | ≈ 21 mi to Sterling Heights | $465 – $747 |
| Washtenaw County, MIAnn Arbor moving costs | 3,405 ±506 | ≈ 38 mi to Ann Arbor | $465 – $747 |
| Genesee County, MIBurton moving costs | 2,926 ±716 | ≈ 32 mi to Burton | $465 – $747 |
| Ingham County, MILansing moving costs | 2,290 ±355 | ≈ 71 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 Waterford 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 Waterford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Waterford, MI?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Waterford itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Keego Harbor, Pontiac, Lake Orion, Orion and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Waterford?
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 Waterford to Chicago, IL (about 262 miles) is $1,179 – $1,572 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Waterford?
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 Waterford, MI?
1 carrier registered in Waterford holds interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Waterford 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. 12 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Waterford passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 10 vehicle inspections (30.0%), 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.