Licensed Movers in Cranford, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cranford 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 Cranford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cranford
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- 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 Cranford and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 41 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 8,013 people a year move to Union County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cranford
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA
Legal name: Shleppers Holdings LLC
20 Commerce Drive Suite 135, NJ 07016
- USDOT
- 1611225
- MC number
- MC600595
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
Movers within 30 miles of Cranford
Nearest first, from Kenilworth, Roselle, Scotch Plains, Linden and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Titan Moving LLC | Kenilworth, NJ | 4085589 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | N & C Movers LLC | Roselle, NJ | 4203282 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Vector Moving LLC | Scotch Plains, NJ | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Bill Boyles Trucking & Moving | Linden, NJ | 1340241 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Ariel Moving Company | Union, NJ | 1023794 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers Rock Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Giasco Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 3593064 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Pals Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 2544916 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Universal Van Lines Corp | Union, NJ | 1594697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Harrington Movers | Summit, NJ | 736893 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | A-1 Rose Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Moving Team | Elizabeth, NJ | 4189174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | S&R Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | RGW Moving Co | Hillside, NJ | 1958691 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Charles Moving & Storage Inc | Vauxhall, NJ | 1143140 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Blue Bird Moving & Storage LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4347567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Total Relocation | Irvington, NJ | 1690422 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Main Street Movers Inc | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 2118792 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | General Moving Carriers LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 1293418 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi |  | Earth Relocation | Carteret, NJ | 2479719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Safe Moving LLC | Carteret, NJ | 4398125 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Jerusalem Van Line Corp | Carteret, NJ | 3917786 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Movemint Moving Services | New Providence, NJ | 4545530 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | The Mighty Frog Movers LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 4314241 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Grand Moving Services LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 3991253 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All Saints Relocation & Dlvry Inc | Plainfield, NJ | 1893363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pro Wrap Movers LLC | Cateret, NJ | 4321699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Arise Moving and Logistics LLC | Newark, NJ | 3746544 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | McGinley Transportation Systems | Elizabeth, NJ | 659294 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Chatham Moving & Storage | Chatham, NJ | 282482 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi |  | Michael's Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 782104 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi |  | Brantley Bros Moving & Storage Co Inc | Newark, NJ | 163359 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cranford
19 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 152 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 17 of 98 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 28 of 152 driver inspections (18.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector Moving LLCScotch Plains, NJ · USDOT 2567815 | 46 | 4 of 29 | 4 of 46 |
| Patriot Relocation CorpElizabeth, NJ · USDOT 3284264 | 22 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 22 |
| General Moving Carriers LLCMaplewood, NJ · USDOT 1293418 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 3 of 10 |
| Main Street Movers IncBerkeley Heights, NJ · USDOT 2118792 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 10 |
| Total RelocationIrvington, NJ · USDOT 1690422 | 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Earth RelocationCarteret, NJ · USDOT 2479719 | 9 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cranford
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 Cranford: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cranford: 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 Cranford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cranford, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 77 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,833 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,833 | $12,749 – $16,998 | $14,661 – $19,548 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 812 | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,579 | $7,106 – $9,474 | $8,171 – $10,895 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,634 | $7,353 – $9,804 | $8,456 – $11,275 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 220 | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,262 | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 77 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 852 | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
Long-distance movers in Cranford
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Cranford holds it and 31 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cranford.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Vector Moving LLC | Scotch Plains, NJ | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Ariel Moving Company | Union, NJ | 1023794 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers Rock Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Pals Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 2544916 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | | Universal Van Lines Corp | Union, NJ | 1594697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 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 Union County
Cranford sits in Union County, NJ, home to about 549,224 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,013 (±1,173) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,350 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cranford | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 3,098 ±690 | ≈ 13 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 2,156 ±546 | ≈ 17 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 2,062 ±447 | ≈ 11 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,155 ±359 | ≈ 46 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
| Hudson County, NJJersey City moving costs | 1,067 ±320 | ≈ 17 mi to Jersey City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Essex County, NJ (about 5,365), Hudson County, NJ (about 2,930) and Middlesex County, NJ (about 2,507). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 2,087), New York (about 1,765) and North Carolina (about 1,441); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,296), Florida (about 753) and Pennsylvania (about 686).
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 Cranford 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 Cranford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cranford, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cranford itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Kenilworth, Roselle, Scotch Plains, Linden 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 Cranford?
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 Cranford to Washington, DC (about 220 miles) is $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cranford?
By reported fleet, Total Relocation in Irvington, NJ, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1690422). 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 Cranford, NJ?
1 carrier registered in Cranford holds interstate operating authority, and 31 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 Cranford 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 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cranford passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 152 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 17 of 98 vehicle inspections (17.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Union County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,013 (±1,173) a year from other states, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 3,098 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.