Licensed Movers in Garfield, NJ
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Garfield 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 Garfield to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Garfield
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 41
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Garfield and 40 more work within 30 miles; 41 of the 45 can move you out of state. 32 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 17,624 people a year move to Bergen County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Garfield
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Liga Moving
Legal name: Liga Transportation Inc
151 Banta Ave, NJ 07026
- USDOT
- 3451890
- MC number
- MC1124073
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Prime Moving LLC
69 Albert St Apt 1, NJ 07026
- USDOT
- 4295038
- MC number
- MC1671842
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Packmark Moving Inc
51 Farnham Ave, NJ 07026
- USDOT
- 4248839
- MC number
- MC1646621
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Amb Moving & Storage Inc
42 Garfield Ave, NJ 07026
- USDOT
- 3839636
- MC number
- MC1395855
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 5
VIP Relocation LLC
193 Banta Avenue Fl 2, NJ 07026
- USDOT
- 4225909
- MC number
- MC1634116
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Garfield
Nearest first, from Garfiled, Rochelle Park, Passaic, Saddle Brook and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Express Movers Services Inc | Garfiled, NJ | 2553031 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Optimum Moving LLC | Rochelle Park, NJ | 2385157 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Om Van Lines | Rochelle Park, NJ | 3453290 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Moving Express & Storage Inc | Passaic, NJ | 2055103 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | BG Moving Inc | Saddle Brook, NJ | 3870773 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Nationwide Relocation Van Lines | Clifton, NJ | 4251163 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | New York Best Movers | Passaic, NJ | 1336680 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | American Pro Vanlines | Passaic, NJ | 2521000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Four Seasons Relocation LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4531098 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Adam Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4564035 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Starbright Vanlines | Clifton, NJ | 4092471 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Reliable Van Lines Inc | Clifton, NJ | 4136656 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Goldenlift Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4476338 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | East West Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3957023 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | HMS Relocation LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 4374333 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Avl Relocation Corp | Clifton, NJ | 4484722 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | AAA Movers | Passaic, NJ | 3308449 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Clearpath Relocation LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4578596 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 101 Movers Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4024556 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Pro Express Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4048121 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | On the Move Relocation Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4118505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Q's Moving of NJ | Saddle Brook, NJ | 3554915 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Smart Choice Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4528041 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Home Run Van Lines | Elmwood Park, NJ | 4489110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Flat Fee Moving & Trucking LLC | Elmwood Park, NJ | 2295506 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Meta Movers & Packers LLC | Saddle Brook, NJ | 4124713 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Amplified Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3103300 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Royal Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4347309 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 50Statemovers Inc | Clifton, NJ | 4575745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Jacob Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4378474 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Blackstone Movers Corp | Hackensack, NJ | 3937022 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Cobra Van Lines Moving System | Hackensack, NJ | 4309696 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Rapid Express Moving and Storage | Hackensack, NJ | 3913780 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Colonial Moving and Storage Co Inc | Hackensack, NJ | 856140 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Top Notch Moving LLC | Hackensack, NJ | 3227079 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Bok Moving Co Inc | South Hackensack, NJ | 535765 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Relo Van Lines LLC | Hackensack, NJ | 2080182 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All Together Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 3870204 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Dynamic Moving and Storage LLC | Clifton, NJ | 2398844 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Fragile Moving Inc | Hackensack, NJ | 2921892 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Garfield
32 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 378 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 47 of 220 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 99 of 377 driver inspections (26.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Cobra Van Lines Moving SystemHackensack, NJ · USDOT 4309696 | 51 | 6 of 29 | 15 of 51 |
| Relo Van Lines LLCHackensack, NJ · USDOT 2080182 | 32 | 3 of 14 | 6 of 32 |
| Express Movers Services IncGarfiled, NJ · USDOT 2553031 | 24 | 1 of 14 | 6 of 24 |
| Nationwide Relocation Van LinesClifton, NJ · USDOT 4251163 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 11 of 20 |
| Liga MovingGarfield, NJ · USDOT 3451890 | 19 | 0 of 13 | 0 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Garfield
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 Garfield: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Garfield: 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 Garfield: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Garfield, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 99 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,844 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,844 | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 820 | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,596 | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,653 | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 241 | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,283 | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 99 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 873 | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
Long-distance movers in Garfield
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Garfield hold it and 36 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Garfield.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liga Moving | 3451890 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Prime Moving LLC | 4295038 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Packmark Moving Inc | 4248839 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Amb Moving & Storage Inc | 3839636 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 | VIP Relocation LLC | 4225909 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Express Movers Services Inc | Garfiled, NJ | 2553031 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Optimum Moving LLC | Rochelle Park, NJ | 2385157 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Om Van Lines | Rochelle Park, NJ | 3453290 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Moving Express & Storage Inc | Passaic, NJ | 2055103 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | BG Moving Inc | Saddle Brook, NJ | 3870773 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Nationwide Relocation Van Lines | Clifton, NJ | 4251163 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | New York Best Movers | Passaic, NJ | 1336680 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | American Pro Vanlines | Passaic, NJ | 2521000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Four Seasons Relocation LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4531098 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Adam Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4564035 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Starbright Vanlines | Clifton, NJ | 4092471 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Reliable Van Lines Inc | Clifton, NJ | 4136656 | 2 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 Bergen County
Garfield sits in Bergen County, NJ, home to about 923,014 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 17,624 (±1,752) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 7,057 (±1,159) from abroad and about 14,514 (±1,424) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,714 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Garfield | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County, NJPaterson moving costs | 3,517 ±704 | ≈ 5 mi to Paterson | $465 – $761 |
| Hudson County, NJJersey City moving costs | 2,392 ±509 | ≈ 13 mi to Jersey City | $465 – $761 |
| Morris County, NJParsippany moving costs | 1,997 ±460 | ≈ 19 mi to Parsippany | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 1,669 ±480 | ≈ 12 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 1,654 ±372 | ≈ 15 mi to New York City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hudson County, NJ (about 5,699), Passaic County, NJ (about 3,110) and New York County, NY (about 2,301). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New York (about 6,151), Florida (about 4,844) and Pennsylvania (about 2,952); the largest flows in come from New York (about 10,444), California (about 1,257) and Maryland (about 961).
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 Garfield 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 Garfield: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Garfield, NJ?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Garfield itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Garfiled, Rochelle Park, Passaic, Saddle Brook and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Garfield?
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 Garfield to Washington, DC (about 241 miles) is $1,085 – $1,446 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Garfield?
By reported fleet, Blackstone Movers Corp in Hackensack, NJ, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3937022). 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 Garfield, NJ?
5 carriers registered in Garfield hold interstate operating authority, and 36 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 Garfield 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. 41 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Garfield passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 32 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 378 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 47 of 220 vehicle inspections (21.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Bergen County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 17,624 (±1,752) a year from other states, about 7,057 (±1,159) from abroad and about 14,514 (±1,424) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Passaic County (about 3,517 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.