Licensed Movers in Hillside, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Hillside 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 Hillside to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hillside
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 27
- 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 Hillside and 40 more work within 30 miles; 27 of the 41 can move you out of state. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 8,013 people a year move to Union County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Hillside
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
RGW Moving Co
NJ 07205
- USDOT
- 1958691
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Hillside
Nearest first, from Newark, Irvington, Union, Elizabeth and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Arise Moving and Logistics LLC | Newark, NJ | 3746544 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Total Relocation | Irvington, NJ | 1690422 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Brantley Bros Moving & Storage Co Inc | Newark, NJ | 163359 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Ariel Moving Company | Union, NJ | 1023794 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | NY Pro Relocation LLC | Newark, NJ | 3617004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Giasco Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 3593064 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Pals Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 2544916 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Universal Van Lines Corp | Union, NJ | 1594697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | McGinley Transportation Systems | Elizabeth, NJ | 659294 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Tri State Van Lines | Newark, NJ | 1381471 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi |  | General Moving Carriers LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 1293418 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Father & Son Moving & Storage of New Jersey Inc | Newark, NJ | 541663 | 4 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | USA Pro Moving Group | Newark, NJ | 3878280 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | No Problem Express LLC | Newark, NJ | 2588067 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | American Moving Team | Elizabeth, NJ | 4189174 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | The Mighty Frog Movers LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 4314241 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Diroid Movers | Newark, NJ | 4014026 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Titan Moving LLC | Kenilworth, NJ | 4085589 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Grand Moving Services LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 3991253 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | El Mejor Moving LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 2548830 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Strictly Moving Professional Corporation | Elizabeth, NJ | 3051911 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | N & C Movers LLC | Roselle, NJ | 4203282 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | United Movers | Elizabeth, NJ | 3016714 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Charles Moving & Storage Inc | Vauxhall, NJ | 1143140 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Blue Bird Moving & Storage LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 4347567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | That Way Moving LLC | Elizabeth, NJ | 3395143 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Broadway's Light Hauling & Moving | East Orange, NJ | 1981762 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All in Solutions Movers LLC | Elizabethport, NJ | 9294022 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | City Lite Moving LLC | Newark, NJ | 4361185 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | City Light Movers Inc | Newark, NJ | 3610428 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Littlestar and Nelson Moving LLC | Newark, NJ | 4533605 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | David & Sons Moving and Trucking | Newark, NJ | 4181707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Eff Moving LLC | Newark, NJ | 3988771 | 12 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi |  | Michael's Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 782104 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Rock Bottom Prices Moving Company | Staten Island, NY | 1390614 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Hillside
15 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 122 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 73 vehicle inspections (24.7%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 29 of 122 driver inspections (23.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri State Van LinesNewark, NJ · USDOT 1381471 | 31 | 5 of 17 | 5 of 31 |
| Patriot Relocation CorpElizabeth, NJ · USDOT 3284264 | 22 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 22 |
| David & Sons Moving and TruckingNewark, NJ · USDOT 4181707 | 12 | 1 of 5 | 7 of 12 |
| General Moving Carriers LLCMaplewood, NJ · USDOT 1293418 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 3 of 10 |
| Total RelocationIrvington, NJ · USDOT 1690422 | 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CACranford, NJ · USDOT 1611225 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Hillside
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 Hillside: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Hillside: 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 Hillside: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Hillside, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 83 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,838 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,838 | $12,771 – $17,028 | $14,687 – $19,582 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,585 | $7,133 – $9,510 | $8,202 – $10,936 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,640 | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 226 | $1,017 – $1,356 | $1,170 – $1,559 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,267 | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 83 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 858 | $3,861 – $5,148 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
Long-distance movers in Hillside
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Hillside hold it and 27 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Hillside.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Arise Moving and Logistics LLC | Newark, NJ | 3746544 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Total Relocation | Irvington, NJ | 1690422 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Brantley Bros Moving & Storage Co Inc | Newark, NJ | 163359 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Ariel Moving Company | Union, NJ | 1023794 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | NY Pro Relocation LLC | Newark, NJ | 3617004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Pals Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 2544916 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Universal Van Lines Corp | Union, NJ | 1594697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | McGinley Transportation Systems | Elizabeth, NJ | 659294 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Tri State Van Lines | Newark, NJ | 1381471 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | | General Moving Carriers LLC | Maplewood, NJ | 1293418 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | USA Pro Moving Group | Newark, NJ | 3878280 | 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 Union County
Hillside sits in Union County, NJ, home to about 549,224 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,013 (±1,173) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,350 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Hillside | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 3,098 ±690 | ≈ 19 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 2,156 ±546 | ≈ 22 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 2,062 ±447 | ≈ 5 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,155 ±359 | ≈ 49 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
| Hudson County, NJJersey City moving costs | 1,067 ±320 | ≈ 11 mi to Jersey City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Essex County, NJ (about 5,365), Hudson County, NJ (about 2,930) and Middlesex County, NJ (about 2,507). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 2,087), New York (about 1,765) and North Carolina (about 1,441); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,296), Florida (about 753) and Pennsylvania (about 686).
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 Hillside 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 Hillside: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Hillside, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Hillside itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newark, Irvington, Union, Elizabeth 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 Hillside?
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 Hillside to Washington, DC (about 226 miles) is $1,017 – $1,356 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Hillside?
By reported fleet, Total Relocation in Irvington, NJ, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1690422). 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 Hillside, NJ?
0 carriers registered in Hillside hold interstate operating authority, and 27 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 Hillside 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. 27 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Hillside passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 15 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 122 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 73 vehicle inspections (24.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Union County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,013 (±1,173) a year from other states, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 3,098 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.