Licensed Movers in Dover, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Dover 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 Dover to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Dover
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- 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 Dover and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 can move you out of state. 24 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 6,028 people a year move to Morris County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Dover
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Peer's Moving Company LLC
76 N Sussex St, NJ 07801
- USDOT
- 43124
- MC number
- MC81955
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Dover
Nearest first, from Mine Hill, Randolph, Denville, Morris Plain and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | United States Transfer Corp | Mine Hill, NJ | 774402 | 6 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation Company LLC | Randolph, NJ | 3070829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Hudson Van Lines LLC | Randolph, NJ | 4564691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Tiger Moving and Storage | Denville, NJ | 1925593 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Express Movers Us | Denville, NJ | 4119967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Cirta Moving LLC | Denville, NJ | 4074980 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | EZ Movers & Storage LLC | Morris Plain, NJ | 3889225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Vernay Moving Inc | Netcong, NJ | 896355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big Brothers Moving and Hauling | Boonton, NJ | 4158049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Universal Relocations Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 2428388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Lakeview Movers & Labror Services LLC | Parsippany, NJ | 4005580 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Just Better Moving LLC | Parsippany, NJ | 4298638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Moving With A Vision | Parsippany, NJ | 4196737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Boxin Moving LLC | Parsippany, NJ | 3390072 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Most Outstanding Movers | Oak Ridge, NJ | 2509450 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | TS Van Lines | Pine Brook, NJ | 4391356 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | NJ Local Moving | East Hanover, NJ | 2871486 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Kunis Piano Moving | Pine Brook, NJ | 4515292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Superior Transfer | Butler, NJ | 998525 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Can't Quit Moving LLC | Sparta, NJ | 3188001 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | P & M Moving Company Inc | New Foundland, NJ | 484056 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | EZ Peasy Movers | Newfoundland, NJ | 4447089 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A-1 Pioneer Moving LLC | Butler, NJ | 4249285 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Fairfield, NJ | 3315186 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Chatham Moving & Storage | Chatham, NJ | 282482 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Monroe Moving Pro LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 3145705 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Space Moving Vanlines LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 4013518 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | First Class Movers Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 1759804 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 13 mi | Premiere Moving & Storage LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 4439271 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Twins Moving Service LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 4277325 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Let's Get Moving New Jersey | Fairfield, NJ | 4279625 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | United Pro Movers LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 3968961 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Umex Moving & Storage Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 686881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 13 mi | Coast to Coast Movers LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 4201386 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Four Seasons Movers LLC | Fairfield, NJ | 4134685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Fast Moving Company | Hackettstown, NJ | 501800 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Roc Relocation LLC | Pompton Plns, NJ | 3574357 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Secure Movers LLC | Roseland, NJ | 5852296 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Up N Go Moving | Livingston, NJ | 1503133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Escape Junk and Moving LLC | Roseland, NJ | 3758274 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Dover
24 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 85 vehicle inspections (12.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 29 of 136 driver inspections (21.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Relocations IncParsippany, NJ · USDOT 2428388 | 33 | 1 of 25 | 1 of 33 |
| Umex Moving & Storage IncFairfield, NJ · USDOT 686881 | 16 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 16 |
| EZ Movers & Storage LLCMorris Plain, NJ · USDOT 3889225 | 14 | 2 of 6 | 8 of 14 |
| Roc Relocation LLCPompton Plns, NJ · USDOT 3574357 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 10 |
| Monroe Moving Pro LLCFairfield, NJ · USDOT 3145705 | 9 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Up N Go MovingLivingston, NJ · USDOT 1503133 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Dover
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 Dover: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Dover: 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 Dover: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Dover, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 37 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,817 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 37 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,817 | $12,677 – $16,902 | $14,578 – $19,437 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 793 | $3,569 – $4,758 | $4,104 – $5,472 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,570 | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,629 | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 222 | $999 – $1,332 | $1,149 – $1,532 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,274 | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 84 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Long-distance movers in Dover
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Dover holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Dover.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peer's Moving Company LLC | 43124 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | Armstrong Relocation Company LLC | Randolph, NJ | 3070829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Hudson Van Lines LLC | Randolph, NJ | 4564691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Tiger Moving and Storage | Denville, NJ | 1925593 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Express Movers Us | Denville, NJ | 4119967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Cirta Moving LLC | Denville, NJ | 4074980 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | EZ Movers & Storage LLC | Morris Plain, NJ | 3889225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Vernay Moving Inc | Netcong, NJ | 896355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big Brothers Moving and Hauling | Boonton, NJ | 4158049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Universal Relocations Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 2428388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | | Just Better Moving LLC | Parsippany, NJ | 4298638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Moving With A Vision | Parsippany, NJ | 4196737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Most Outstanding Movers | Oak Ridge, NJ | 2509450 | 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 New Jersey is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Morris County
Dover sits in Morris County, NJ, home to about 488,200 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,028 (±784) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,389 (±839) from abroad and about 13,952 (±1,371) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 15,474 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Dover | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 1,731 ±498 | ≈ 26 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,342 ±451 | ≈ 67 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
| Sussex County, NJFranklin moving costs | 1,318 ±283 | ≈ 18 mi to Franklin | $465 – $761 |
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 901 ±316 | ≈ 31 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Passaic County, NJPaterson moving costs | 829 ±234 | ≈ 24 mi to Paterson | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Passaic County, NJ (about 2,638), Essex County, NJ (about 2,393) and Bergen County, NJ (about 1,997). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 2,356), New York (about 1,737) and Florida (about 1,646); the largest flows in come from New York (about 1,430), California (about 521) and Florida (about 507).
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 Dover 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 Dover: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Dover, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Dover itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mine Hill, Randolph, Denville, Morris Plain 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 Dover?
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 Dover to Washington, DC (about 222 miles) is $999 – $1,332 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Dover?
By reported fleet, Universal Relocations Inc in Parsippany, NJ, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2428388). 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 Dover, NJ?
1 carrier registered in Dover holds interstate operating authority, and 32 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 Dover 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. 33 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Dover passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 136 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 85 vehicle inspections (12.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Morris County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,028 (±784) a year from other states, about 3,389 (±839) from abroad and about 13,952 (±1,371) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Essex County (about 1,731 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.