Licensed Movers inFords, NJ
No household-goods carrier is registered in Fords itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Metuchen, Woodbridge, Iselin 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 Fords to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fords
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- 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 Fords
These are the carriers that serve a Fords 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage Llc | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Mindful Moving And Storage Llc | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Strongmile Movers Llc | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Speed Van Line Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Relocation Express Moving And Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Aladdin Movers Llc | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Premiere Relocation Services Llc | Edison, NJ | 2123160 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | 12 Price Movers | Staten Island, NY | 1381128 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Verrazano Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1811719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | N Y C Greenline Movers Corp | Staten Island, NY | 1621071 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | Moving Company | Staten Island, NY | 4326333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Cherry On Top Moving And Storage Llc | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Nick'S Moving | S I, NY | 58052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 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 | Jerusalem Van Line Corp | Carteret, NJ | 3917786 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking Llc | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Family Lovers Moving Express Llc | Sayreville, NJ | 4293448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Herbert Moving | Sayreville, NJ | 4067271 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Usa Moving Service Llc | Sayreville, NJ | 4192188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pro Wrap Movers Llc | Cateret, NJ | 4321699 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | New Height Movers Llc | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Vector Moving Llc | Scotch Plains, NJ | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Dyno Moving Inc | Staten Island, NY | 2573220 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Moving | South River, NJ | 3105203 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bill Boyles Trucking & Moving | Linden, NJ | 1340241 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Movers Rock Transport Llc | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving With Us Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1350060 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving Ca | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Fords
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 Fords: 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 Fords: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,834 | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 813 | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,576 | $7,092 – $9,456 | $8,156 – $10,874 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,630 | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 214 | $963 – $1,284 | $1,107 – $1,477 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,253 | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 70 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 846 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
Moving out of state from Fords?
33 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 Fords priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in FordsBefore you book a Fords 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 Fords 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 Fords: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Fords, NJ?
None is registered in Fords itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Metuchen, Woodbridge, Iselin, Edison and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Fords?
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 Fords to Los Angeles, CA (about 2,834 miles) is $12,753 – $17,004 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Fords?
By reported fleet, Great Moving & Storage Inc in South Plainfiel, NJ, with 70 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3547419). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Fords 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 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 Fords, 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 Fords" 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.