Licensed Movers in Howell, NJ
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Howell 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 Howell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Howell
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- 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 Howell and 40 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 42 can move you out of state. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 9,002 people a year move to Monmouth County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Howell
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Varsity Moving LLC
1150 Hwy 9 Ste 800, NJ 07731
- USDOT
- 2192496
- MC number
- MC760926 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Roman Transfer Corporation
94 Windeler Road, NJ 07731
- USDOT
- 490857
- MC number
- MC677271
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1992
Movers within 30 miles of Howell
Nearest first, from Wall, Allenwood, Tinton Falls, Neptune and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Fresh Start Movers LLC | Wall, NJ | 3855223 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Devine Movers Inc | Allenwood, NJ | 696960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Zip to Zip Moving Inc | Tinton Falls, NJ | 2969363 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Econo-Line Movers Inc | Wall, NJ | 497149 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Volt Relocation LLC | Neptune, NJ | 1318777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi |  | Moorish Express Moving & Delivery | Neptune, NJ | 1557134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Ford Delivery Service | Neptune, NJ | 4036496 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | MBD Moving South LLC | Lakewood, NJ | 1732515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ezmiz Movers LLC | Lakewood, NJ | 3008258 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Hertz Movers | Lakewood, NJ | 4474507 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lakewood Movers LLC | Lakewood, NJ | 1299471 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shepsel Moving & Storage | Lakewood, NJ | 4343598 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 4393714 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 488656 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Teachers Moving Inc | Ocean, NJ | 2354488 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Pick and Pack Moving LLC | Jackson, NJ | 4188363 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | R&R Express Moving & Delivery Svc | Jackson, NJ | 815474 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Moving Guys | Marlboro, NJ | 1967597 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Corporate One Relocation Services LLC | Point Pleasant, NJ | 1340765 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Manalapan, NJ | 4125882 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Accessible Movers Moving&Storage Inc | Marlboro, NJ | 3488885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | President | Marlboro, NJ | 1752128 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Bob Plaza Movers | Brick, NJ | 774963 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Direction Moving LLC | Eatontown, NJ | 1044033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery | Toms River, NJ | 1038738 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | 1Way Movers LLC | Toms River, NJ | 4043914 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Shore Movers LLC | Lakehurst, NJ | 3275735 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moveus | Morganville, NJ | 4090791 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Voyager Moving Company LLC | Morganville, NJ | 4441094 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Quality Moving Inc | Toms River, NJ | 529513 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | N J Coast Transfer Co | Long Branch, NJ | 85838 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | Ideal Way Movers Inc | Toms River, NJ | 251752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | Ralph Movers LLC | Long Branch, NJ | 3114358 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Optimus Transfer Solutions | Holmdel, NJ | 3467021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Meelheim's Transfer & Storage Inc | Toms River, NJ | 464391 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Pipsqueak Moving Company LLC | Monmouth Beach, NJ | 3896317 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A and M Moving Service LLC | Jamesburg, NJ | 1231727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Absolute Moving System | Monroe, NJ | 1045382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Happy Ending Movers LLC | Old Bridge, NJ | 4269740 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | O'Brien Moving Company | Rumson, NJ | 4210806 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Howell
18 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 87 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 50 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 86 driver inspections (23.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip to Zip Moving IncTinton Falls, NJ · USDOT 2969363 | 19 | 1 of 12 | 5 of 19 |
| Fresh Start Movers LLCWall, NJ · USDOT 3855223 | 14 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 14 |
| Teachers Moving IncOcean, NJ · USDOT 2354488 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Bob Plaza MoversBrick, NJ · USDOT 774963 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Absolute Moving SystemMonroe, NJ · USDOT 1045382 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Moorish Express Moving & DeliveryNeptune, NJ · USDOT 1557134 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Howell
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 Howell: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Howell: 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 Howell: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Howell, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 45 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,842 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 45 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,842 | $12,789 – $17,052 | $14,707 – $19,610 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 826 | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,575 | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,623 | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 204 | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,228 | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 62 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Long-distance movers in Howell
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Howell hold it and 28 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Howell.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varsity Moving LLC | 2192496 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Roman Transfer Corporation | 490857 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Fresh Start Movers LLC | Wall, NJ | 3855223 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Devine Movers Inc | Allenwood, NJ | 696960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Zip to Zip Moving Inc | Tinton Falls, NJ | 2969363 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Volt Relocation LLC | Neptune, NJ | 1318777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | | Moorish Express Moving & Delivery | Neptune, NJ | 1557134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | MBD Moving South LLC | Lakewood, NJ | 1732515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ezmiz Movers LLC | Lakewood, NJ | 3008258 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Hertz Movers | Lakewood, NJ | 4474507 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 4393714 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 488656 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Teachers Moving Inc | Ocean, NJ | 2354488 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Pick and Pack Moving LLC | Jackson, NJ | 4188363 | 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 Monmouth County
Howell sits in Monmouth County, NJ, home to about 615,856 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 9,002 (±1,097) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,481 (±593) from abroad and about 14,686 (±1,306) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,593 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Howell | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 5,280 ±864 | ≈ 7 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 2,287 ±423 | ≈ 33 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Mercer County, NJTrenton moving costs | 824 ±219 | ≈ 34 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Morris County, NJParsippany moving costs | 722 ±313 | ≈ 57 mi to Parsippany | $465 – $761 |
| Volusia County, FLDaytona Beach moving costs | 666 ±729* | ≈ 995 mi to Daytona Beach | $4,478 – $5,970 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Middlesex County, NJ (about 3,686), Ocean County, NJ (about 3,358) and Hudson County, NJ (about 1,680). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 3,526), New York (about 2,134) and Pennsylvania (about 1,342); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,612), Florida (about 876) and California (about 731).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Howell 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 Howell: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Howell, NJ?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Howell itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wall, Allenwood, Tinton Falls, Neptune 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 Howell?
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 Howell to Washington, DC (about 204 miles) is $918 – $1,224 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Howell?
By reported fleet, Bob Plaza Movers in Brick, NJ, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 774963). 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 Howell, NJ?
2 carriers registered in Howell hold interstate operating authority, and 28 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 Howell 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. 30 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Howell passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 87 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 50 vehicle inspections (22.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Monmouth County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 9,002 (±1,097) a year from other states, about 2,481 (±593) from abroad and about 14,686 (±1,306) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Ocean County (about 5,280 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.