Licensed Movers in Highland Park, NJ
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Highland Park 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 Highland Park to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Highland Park
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Highland Park and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 42 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 14,051 people a year move to Middlesex County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Highland Park
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
12 Price Movers
Legal name: 911 Move Now LLC
822 Raritan Ave, NJ 08904
- USDOT
- 3272949
- MC number
- MC1033568
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC
24 N 3Rd Ave Ste 30, NJ 08904
- USDOT
- 3704284
- MC number
- MC1326165
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Highland Park
Nearest first, from New Brunswick, Edison, Piscataway, Somerset and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Aladdin Movers LLC | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Premiere Relocation Services LLC | Edison, NJ | 2123160 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | NJ Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Jersey Moving Pro | North Brunswick, NJ | 3127438 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | College Hunks Moving | South River, NJ | 3105203 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Somerset NJ | Somerset, NJ | 4194420 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | JNC Moving | East Brunswick, NJ | 4329515 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Strongmile Movers LLC | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Family Lovers Moving Express LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4293448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Speed Van Line Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Franklin Reliable Movers LLC | Somerset, NJ | 3617452 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Excel Moving System LLC | Somerset, NJ | 4582513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Herbert Moving | Sayreville, NJ | 4067271 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | USA Moving Service LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4192188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jaco Movers LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 3510058 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gab Transportation and Moving LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 1713541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | 2 Brothers Express Moving Corporation | Plainfield, NJ | 2441518 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | World Class Moving Systems | Bound Brook, NJ | 3981291 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Palmieri Movers Inc | Bound Brook, NJ | 1088721 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Bristol Moving & Storage LLC | Spotswood, NJ | 4149046 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Saints Relocation & Dlvry Inc | Plainfield, NJ | 1893363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A-1 Rose Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 1427830 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | S&R Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Happy Ending Movers LLC | Old Bridge, NJ | 4269740 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Highland Park
24 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 270 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 156 vehicle inspections (12.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 40 of 268 driver inspections (14.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| Arena Van Lines IncPiscataway, NJ · USDOT 3249356 | 25 | 3 of 9 | 1 of 25 |
| Great Moving & Storage IncSouth Plainfiel, NJ · USDOT 3547419 | 20 | 3 of 14 | 2 of 20 |
| Bristol Moving & Storage LLCSpotswood, NJ · USDOT 4149046 | 18 | 1 of 11 | 9 of 17 |
| First-Rate Moving & Storage LLCWoodbridge, NJ · USDOT 3530048 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Palmieri Movers IncBound Brook, NJ · USDOT 1088721 | 15 | 1 of 11 | 3 of 15 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Highland Park
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 Highland Park: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Highland Park: 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 Highland Park: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Highland Park, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 31 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,827 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 31 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,827 | $12,722 – $16,962 | $14,630 – $19,506 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 807 | $3,632 – $4,842 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,569 | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,622 | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 207 | $932 – $1,242 | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,248 | $5,616 – $7,488 | $6,458 – $8,611 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 63 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Long-distance movers in Highland Park
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Highland Park hold it and 31 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Highland Park.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Price Movers | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Aladdin Movers LLC | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | NJ Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 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
Highland Park 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 Highland Park | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 5,131 ±817 | ≈ 4 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Monmouth County, NJNeptune moving costs | 3,686 ±764 | ≈ 33 mi to Neptune | $465 – $761 |
| Mercer County, NJTrenton moving costs | 3,411 ±690 | ≈ 30 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 2,507 ±918 | ≈ 20 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,740 ±505 | ≈ 35 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Highland Park, NJ?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Highland Park itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (New Brunswick, Edison, Piscataway, Somerset and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Highland Park?
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 Highland Park to Washington, DC (about 207 miles) is $932 – $1,242 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Highland Park?
By reported fleet, Budd Van Lines Inc in Somerset, NJ, with 124 trucks on its filing (USDOT 185771). 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 Highland Park, NJ?
2 carriers registered in Highland Park hold 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 Highland Park 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Highland Park passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 270 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 20 of 156 vehicle inspections (12.8%), 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.