Licensed Movers in Carteret, NJ
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Carteret 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 Carteret to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Carteret
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 29
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Carteret and 40 more work within 30 miles; 29 of the 43 can move you out of state. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 14,051 people a year move to Middlesex County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Carteret
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Earth Relocation
Legal name: Earth Relocation Inc
1001 Roosevelt Avenue Unit 9, NJ 07008
- USDOT
- 2479719
- MC number
- MC858102
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 2
Safe Moving LLC
25 Fillmore Ave, NJ 07008
- USDOT
- 4398125
- MC number
- MC1726107
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Jerusalem Van Line Corp
40 Maine Ave, NJ 07008
- USDOT
- 3917786
- MC number
- MC1448180
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Carteret
Nearest first, from Cateret, Linden, Rahway, Staten Island and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pro Wrap Movers LLC | Cateret, NJ | 4321699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Bill Boyles Trucking & Moving | Linden, NJ | 1340241 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Movers Rock Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | 12 Price Movers | Staten Island, NY | 1381128 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Dyno Moving Inc | Staten Island, NY | 2573220 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Michael's Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 782104 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Verrazano Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1811719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Rock Bottom Prices Moving Company | Staten Island, NY | 1390614 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | N Y C Greenline Movers Corp | Staten Island, NY | 1621071 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Moving Company | Staten Island, NY | 4326333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Nick's Moving | South I, NY | 58052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | General Moving Carriers LLC | Staten Island, NY | 1622996 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Moving With Us Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1350060 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | All in Solutions Movers LLC | Elizabethport, NJ | 9294022 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | American Moving Team | Elizabeth, NJ | 4189174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | N & C Movers LLC | Roselle, NJ | 4203282 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Blue Bird Moving & Storage LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4347567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Mudanzas Moving Co | Staten Island, NY | 1243596 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | McGinley Transportation Systems | Elizabeth, NJ | 659294 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Strongmile Movers LLC | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | Speed Van Line Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Titan Moving LLC | Kenilworth, NJ | 4085589 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | El Mejor Moving LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 2548830 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Strictly Moving Professional Corporation | Elizabeth, NJ | 3051911 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | United Movers | Elizabeth, NJ | 3016714 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Go to Moving and Storage | Staten Island, NY | 1386548 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cheap Movers LLC | Staten Island, NY | 1698736 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Holmes Moving Enterprises Company | Staten Island, NY | 4276761 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Carteret
17 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 93 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 61 vehicle inspections (18.0%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 93 driver inspections (18.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Relocation CorpElizabeth, NJ · USDOT 3284264 | 22 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 22 |
| First-Rate Moving & Storage LLCWoodbridge, NJ · USDOT 3530048 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Earth RelocationCarteret, NJ · USDOT 2479719 | 9 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 9 |
| Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CACranford, NJ · USDOT 1611225 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 7 |
| Dyno Moving IncStaten Island, NY · USDOT 2573220 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 6 |
| Us Prime Movers IncRahway, NJ · USDOT 3848322 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Carteret
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 Carteret: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Carteret: 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 New Jersey: hand movers there earn a median $19.01 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 Carteret: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Carteret, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 77 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,839 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,839 | $12,776 – $17,034 | $14,692 – $19,589 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 818 | $3,681 – $4,908 | $4,233 – $5,644 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,582 | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,636 | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 221 | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,258 | $5,661 – $7,548 | $6,510 – $8,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 77 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 852 | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
Long-distance movers in Carteret
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Carteret hold it and 27 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Carteret.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Earth Relocation | 2479719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Safe Moving LLC | 4398125 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pro Wrap Movers LLC | Cateret, NJ | 4321699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Movers Rock Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | 12 Price Movers | Staten Island, NY | 1381128 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Dyno Moving Inc | Staten Island, NY | 2573220 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Michael's Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 782104 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Verrazano Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1811719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 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 New Jersey is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Middlesex County
Carteret sits in Middlesex County, NJ, home to about 816,556 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 14,051 (±1,257) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,796 (±1,047) from abroad and about 22,034 (±1,620) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 20,840 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Carteret | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 5,131 ±817 | ≈ 18 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Monmouth County, NJNeptune moving costs | 3,686 ±764 | ≈ 32 mi to Neptune | $465 – $761 |
| Mercer County, NJTrenton moving costs | 3,411 ±690 | ≈ 44 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 2,507 ±918 | ≈ 7 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,740 ±505 | ≈ 39 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Somerset County, NJ (about 4,534), Hudson County, NJ (about 3,213) and Union County, NJ (about 3,098). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 2,976), Pennsylvania (about 2,749) and New York (about 2,517); the largest flows in come from New York (about 3,673), Pennsylvania (about 1,882) and California (about 1,389).
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 Carteret 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 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 Carteret: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Carteret, NJ?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Carteret itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cateret, Linden, Rahway, Staten Island and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Carteret?
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 Carteret to Washington, DC (about 221 miles) is $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Carteret?
By reported fleet, Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA in Cranford, NJ, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1611225). 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 Carteret, NJ?
2 carriers registered in Carteret hold interstate operating authority, and 27 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 Carteret 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. 29 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Carteret passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 93 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 61 vehicle inspections (18.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Middlesex County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 14,051 (±1,257) a year from other states, about 8,796 (±1,047) from abroad and about 22,034 (±1,620) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Somerset County (about 5,131 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.