Licensed Movers in Clayton, MO
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Clayton 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 Clayton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Clayton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Clayton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 41 can move you out of state. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 21,422 people a year move to St. Louis County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Clayton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Us Van Lines Inc
212 S Central Ave Suite 307, MO 63105
- USDOT
- 913954
- MC number
- MC409524
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
Movers within 30 miles of Clayton
Nearest first, from Saint Louis, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Saint Loius and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | MJ Moving Systems Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 3841386 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Saint Louis, MO | 3729289 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Modern Moving Solutions | Saint Louis, MO | 528991 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Modern Moving Solutions LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4268349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Allstates Transworld Van Lines Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 164519 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | World Class Moving & Storage | Saint Louis, MO | 3295868 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Hazzard Moving and Storage Co | Saint Louis, MO | 1279879 | 14 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Day Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3079080 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | All-Star Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 2086706 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | At Your Service Moving | Saint Louis, MO | 3508289 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Dielman Moving & Storage Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 1712112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Strong Arms Affordable Moving | Saint Louis, MO | 4303611 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Top Shelf Movers LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3610225 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Arch Moving LLC | St. Ann, MO | 2969512 | 14 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of St Louis | Bridgeton, MO | 1803212 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Prossers Moving and Storage Company | Saint Louis, MO | 1340573 | 4 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | B & L Moving Company Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 1722191 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Midwest Moving and Storage LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3732496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Mayflower Van Lines LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 697810 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | North Star Van Lines LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 634677 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gelven's Moving Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 951573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Show-Me Movers LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 529026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Phoenix Movers LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3929385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Quality Moving and Storage LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3974994 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A-Mrazek Moving Systems Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 1274574 | 21 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | McGuire Moving &Storage Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 543880 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Federal Gateway Moving & Storage Limited Liability Co | Saint Louis, MO | 642945 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Russell Moving Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 22640 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | Galaxy Moving & Delivery LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3534135 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Across Town Moving & Delivery | Saint Loius, MO | 1885032 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Awesome Movers LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 2577190 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | American Central Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4118947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Packing and Moving Pros LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4415746 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Big Helpful Gentlemen Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4184648 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All in Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4502695 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ty Moving Company LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3194564 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | ABC Quality Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 987335 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Tuff Bme | Maryland Heights, MO | 3085528 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Cheap Cheap Movers LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 2925911 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | SSM Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 2964328 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Clayton
15 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 48 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 31 vehicle inspections (9.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 48 driver inspections (37.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 3732496 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 3 of 10 |
| Phoenix Movers LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 3929385 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| American Central Moving LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4118947 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Federal Gateway Moving & Storage Limited Liability CoSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 642945 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 6 |
| World Class Moving & StorageSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 3295868 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 3 of 4 |
| McGuire Moving &Storage IncSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 543880 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Clayton
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 Clayton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Clayton: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $465 – $761.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $231 – $369 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $309 – $565 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $465 – $761 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,323 – $2,035 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,635 – $2,427 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Missouri: hand movers there earn a median $18.79 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $39–$49 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Clayton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Clayton, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 309 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,841 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,024 | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,841 | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 309 | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 634 | $2,853 – $3,804 | $3,281 – $4,375 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 790 | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 835 | $3,758 – $5,010 | $4,321 – $5,761 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,244 | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 950 | $4,275 – $5,700 | $4,916 – $6,555 |
Long-distance movers in Clayton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Clayton holds it and 24 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Clayton.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Us Van Lines Inc | 913954 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | MJ Moving Systems Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 3841386 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Saint Louis, MO | 3729289 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Modern Moving Solutions | Saint Louis, MO | 528991 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Modern Moving Solutions LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 4268349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | World Class Moving & Storage | Saint Louis, MO | 3295868 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | New Day Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3079080 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | All-Star Moving LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 2086706 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Dielman Moving & Storage Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 1712112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of St Louis | Bridgeton, MO | 1803212 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Midwest Moving and Storage LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 3732496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Mayflower Van Lines LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 697810 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | North Star Van Lines LLC | Saint Louis, MO | 634677 | 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 Missouri is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from St. Louis County
Clayton sits in St. Louis County, MO, home to about 985,901 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 21,422 (±1,753) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 5,135 (±918) from abroad and about 26,614 (±1,796) from elsewhere in Missouri. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 21,809 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Clayton | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City, MOSaint Louis moving costs | 8,837 ±896 | ≈ 9 mi to Saint Louis | $465 – $761 |
| St. Charles County, MOSt. Charles moving costs | 6,178 ±777 | ≈ 17 mi to St. Charles | $465 – $761 |
| Jefferson County, MOArnold moving costs | 4,505 ±949 | ≈ 18 mi to Arnold | $465 – $761 |
| Boone County, MOColumbia moving costs | 1,415 ±363 | ≈ 128 mi to Columbia | $576 – $768 |
| St. Clair County, ILBelleville moving costs | 1,033 ±437 | ≈ 24 mi to Belleville | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from St. Louis City, MO (about 11,953), St. Charles County, MO (about 4,587) and Jefferson County, MO (about 4,169). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 3,949), Florida (about 1,865) and Texas (about 1,824); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 4,733), California (about 1,405) and Texas (about 1,382).
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 Clayton 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 Missouri
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Clayton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Clayton, MO?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Clayton itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Saint Louis, St. Ann, Bridgeton, Saint Loius 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 Clayton?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Clayton to Chicago, IL (about 309 miles) is $1,391 – $1,854 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Clayton?
By reported fleet, World Class Moving & Storage in Saint Louis, MO, with 21 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3295868). 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 Clayton, MO?
1 carrier registered in Clayton holds interstate operating authority, and 24 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 Clayton movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Missouri is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Missouri requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 25 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Clayton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 15 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 48 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 31 vehicle inspections (9.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to St. Louis County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 21,422 (±1,753) a year from other states, about 5,135 (±918) from abroad and about 26,614 (±1,796) from elsewhere in Missouri. The largest single flow out goes to St. Louis City (about 8,837 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.