Licensed Movers inBernards, NJ
No household-goods carrier is registered in Bernards itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Warren, Bridgewater, Berkeley Heights and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Bernards to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bernards
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Bernards
These are the carriers that serve a Bernards move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Simpler Life Moving Company Llc | Warren, NJ | 6663270 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Assured Moving & Storage | Warren, NJ | 3770566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Central Moving Systems | Bridgewater, NJ | 868269 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Precision Transfer Inc | Bridgewater, NJ | 549473 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Main Street Movers Inc | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 2118792 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | World Class Moving Systems | Bound Brook, NJ | 3981291 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Palmieri Movers Inc | Bound Brook, NJ | 1088721 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | East Coast Van Lines | Raritan, NJ | 1458907 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 mi | Jaco Movers Llc | Middlesex, NJ | 3510058 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gab Transportation And Moving Llc | Middlesex, NJ | 1713541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | 2 Brothers Express Moving Corporation | Plainfield, NJ | 2441518 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ic Moving Inc | Parlin City, NJ | 2401449 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Chatham Moving & Storage | Chatham, NJ | 282482 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Jefferson Moving & Logistics Llc | Branchburg, NJ | 4559185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A-1 Rose Movers Llc | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Movemint Moving Services | New Providence, NJ | 4545530 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 1427830 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | S&R Movers Llc | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Saints Relocation & Dlvry Inc | Plainfield, NJ | 1893363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 4450323 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Vector Moving Llc | Scotch Plains, NJ | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Harrington Movers | Summit, NJ | 736893 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Best Moving Service Llc | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation Company Llc | Randolph, NJ | 3070829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Nj Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | New Height Movers Llc | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hudson Van Lines Llc | Randolph, NJ | 4564691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving Of Somerset Nj | Somerset, NJ | 4194420 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Ez Movers & Storage Llc | Morris Plain, NJ | 3889225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Nassau World Wide Movers | Califon, NJ | 1851194 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Franklin Reliable Movers Llc | Somerset, NJ | 3617452 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Excel Moving System Llc | Somerset, NJ | 4582513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving Ca | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Bernards
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Bernards: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Bernards: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 34 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,817 | $12,677 – $16,902 | $14,578 – $19,437 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 796 | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,564 | $7,038 – $9,384 | $8,094 – $10,792 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,621 | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 210 | $945 – $1,260 | $1,087 – $1,449 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,258 | $5,661 – $7,548 | $6,510 – $8,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 69 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Moving out of state from Bernards?
32 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Bernards priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in BernardsBefore you book a Bernards mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Bernards address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in New Jersey
558 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Jersey; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bernards: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bernards, NJ?
None is registered in Bernards itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Warren, Bridgewater, Berkeley Heights, Bound Brook and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Bernards?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Bernards to New York City, NY (about 34 miles) is $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bernards?
By reported fleet, Budd Van Lines Inc in Somerset, NJ, with 124 trucks on its filing (USDOT 185771). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Bernards movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New Jersey is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New Jersey requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 32 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Bernards, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Bernards" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.