Licensed Movers in Hillsborough, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hillsborough
- 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 Hillsborough 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 4,756 people a year move to Somerset County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Hillsborough
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Legal name: DCG Enterprises LLC
178 Us Highway 206 Ste D, NJ 08844
- USDOT
- 4103729
- MC number
- MC1586391
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Hillsborough
Nearest first, from Raritan, Manville, Parlin City, Somerset and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | East Coast Van Lines | Raritan, NJ | 1458907 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 1427830 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ic Moving Inc | Parlin City, NJ | 2401449 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 4450323 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi |  | Central Moving Systems | Bridgewater, NJ | 868269 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Somerset NJ | Somerset, NJ | 4194420 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Jefferson Moving & Logistics LLC | Branchburg, NJ | 4559185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Precision Transfer Inc | Bridgewater, NJ | 549473 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Franklin Reliable Movers LLC | Somerset, NJ | 3617452 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Excel Moving System LLC | Somerset, NJ | 4582513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | World Class Moving Systems | Bound Brook, NJ | 3981291 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Palmieri Movers Inc | Bound Brook, NJ | 1088721 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Jaco Movers LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 3510058 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gab Transportation and Moving LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 1713541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 10 mi | Jersey Moving Pro | North Brunswick, NJ | 3127438 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Great Western Moving and Storage | Princeton, NJ | 1645981 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | NJ Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Riverside Moving Company | Hopewell, NJ | 4580767 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Simpler Life Moving Company LLC | Warren, NJ | 6663270 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Assured Moving & Storage | Warren, NJ | 3770566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | A Santini Moving & Storage Company | Dayton, NJ | 6045 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | All Brunswick Van Lines | Dayton, NJ | 866526 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | New Horizons Moving Inc | Dayton, NJ | 1736386 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | 2 Brothers Express Moving Corporation | Plainfield, NJ | 2441518 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | JNC Moving | East Brunswick, NJ | 4329515 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Windsor Moving and Storage | Cranbury, NJ | 570648 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Aladdin Movers LLC | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Hillsborough
24 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 275 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 150 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 27 of 274 driver inspections (9.9%, 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 |
| East Coast Van LinesRaritan, NJ · USDOT 1458907 | 37 | 3 of 15 | 0 of 37 |
| 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 |
| Palmieri Movers IncBound Brook, NJ · USDOT 1088721 | 15 | 1 of 11 | 3 of 15 |
| Jersey Moving ProNorth Brunswick, NJ · USDOT 3127438 | 14 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Hillsborough: 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 Hillsborough: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Hillsborough, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 43 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,813 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 43 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,813 | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 793 | $3,569 – $4,758 | $4,104 – $5,472 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,556 | $7,002 – $9,336 | $8,052 – $10,736 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,610 | $7,245 – $9,660 | $8,332 – $11,109 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 197 | $887 – $1,182 | $1,019 – $1,359 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,244 | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 55 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Long-distance movers in Hillsborough
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Hillsborough holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Hillsborough.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | 4103729 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | East Coast Van Lines | Raritan, NJ | 1458907 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Prime Relocations | Manville, NJ | 4450323 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | | Central Moving Systems | Bridgewater, NJ | 868269 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving of Somerset NJ | Somerset, NJ | 4194420 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Jefferson Moving & Logistics LLC | Branchburg, NJ | 4559185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Precision Transfer Inc | Bridgewater, NJ | 549473 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Excel Moving System LLC | Somerset, NJ | 4582513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | World Class Moving Systems | Bound Brook, NJ | 3981291 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Palmieri Movers Inc | Bound Brook, NJ | 1088721 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Gab Transportation and Moving LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 1713541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Somerset County
Hillsborough sits in Somerset County, NJ, home to about 326,897 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,756 (±934) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,510 (±533) from abroad and about 12,096 (±1,225) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 11,329 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Hillsborough | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 4,534 ±865 | ≈ 12 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Mercer County, NJTrenton moving costs | 1,269 ±520 | ≈ 24 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Hunterdon County, NJClinton moving costs | 914 ±336 | ≈ 19 mi to Clinton | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 861 ±338 | ≈ 31 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 809 ±295 | ≈ 43 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Middlesex County, NJ (about 5,131), Union County, NJ (about 2,156) and Morris County, NJ (about 901). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 1,921), Florida (about 1,394) and North Carolina (about 1,228); the largest flows in come from New York (about 984), Pennsylvania (about 786) and Texas (about 453).
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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Hillsborough, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Hillsborough itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Raritan, Manville, Parlin City, Somerset 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 Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough to Washington, DC (about 197 miles) is $887 – $1,182 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough, NJ?
1 carrier registered in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 24 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 275 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 150 vehicle inspections (15.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Somerset County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,756 (±934) a year from other states, about 2,510 (±533) from abroad and about 12,096 (±1,225) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 4,534 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.