Licensed Movers in Lakewood, NJ
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakewood 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 Lakewood to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakewood
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- 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 Lakewood and 40 more work within 30 miles; 32 of the 45 can move you out of state. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 7,860 people a year move to Ocean County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Lakewood
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
MBD Moving South LLC
131 Melissa Ct, NJ 08701
- USDOT
- 1732515
- MC number
- MC634727
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
Ezmiz Movers LLC
27 Ponderosa Drive, NJ 08701
- USDOT
- 3008258
- MC number
- MC1552230
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Hertz Movers
Legal name: HTM Logistics LLC
156 Chateau Dr, NJ 08701
- USDOT
- 4474507
- MC number
- MC1766364
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 4
Lakewood Movers LLC
1072 Madison Ave, NJ 08701
- USDOT
- 1299471
- MC number
- MC650998 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
- 5
Shepsel Moving & Storage
520 James St Ste 1B, NJ 08701
- USDOT
- 4343598
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Lakewood
Nearest first, from Howell, Toms River, Allenwood, Brick and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Varsity Moving LLC | Howell, NJ | 2192496 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Roman Transfer Corporation | Howell, NJ | 490857 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery | Toms River, NJ | 1038738 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Devine Movers Inc | Allenwood, NJ | 696960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 1Way Movers LLC | Toms River, NJ | 4043914 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bob Plaza Movers | Brick, NJ | 774963 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 4393714 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 488656 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Fresh Start Movers LLC | Wall, NJ | 3855223 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Corporate One Relocation Services LLC | Point Pleasant, NJ | 1340765 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pick and Pack Moving LLC | Jackson, NJ | 4188363 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | R&R Express Moving & Delivery Svc | Jackson, NJ | 815474 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Quality Moving Inc | Toms River, NJ | 529513 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Econo-Line Movers Inc | Wall, NJ | 497149 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Shore Movers LLC | Lakehurst, NJ | 3275735 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ideal Way Movers Inc | Toms River, NJ | 251752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Meelheim's Transfer & Storage Inc | Toms River, NJ | 464391 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Zip to Zip Moving Inc | Tinton Falls, NJ | 2969363 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Volt Relocation LLC | Neptune, NJ | 1318777 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi |  | Moorish Express Moving & Delivery | Neptune, NJ | 1557134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Mr Movers | Beachwood, NJ | 4531363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Ford Delivery Service | Neptune, NJ | 4036496 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sett Movers LLC | Bayville, NJ | 1934502 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Teachers Moving Inc | Ocean, NJ | 2354488 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Spot on Moving | Bayville, NJ | 2276009 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Powerhouse Moving & Storage LLC | Bayville, NJ | 4200859 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Manalapan, NJ | 4125882 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | The Moving Guys | Marlboro, NJ | 1967597 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Accessible Movers Moving&Storage Inc | Marlboro, NJ | 3488885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | President | Marlboro, NJ | 1752128 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | All Direction Moving LLC | Eatontown, NJ | 1044033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | N J Coast Transfer Co | Long Branch, NJ | 85838 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi |  | Keep It Moving Services LLC | Cookstown, NJ | 4197741 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ralph Movers LLC | Long Branch, NJ | 3114358 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moveus | Morganville, NJ | 4090791 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Voyager Moving Company LLC | Morganville, NJ | 4441094 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Primeeast Moving & Storage LLC | Wrightstown, NJ | 3094550 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 20 mi | Prime Moving | Wrightstown, NJ | 2109775 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | A and M Moving Service LLC | Jamesburg, NJ | 1231727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Absolute Moving System | Monroe, NJ | 1045382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lakewood
21 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 113 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 61 vehicle inspections (21.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 20 of 111 driver inspections (18.0%, 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 |
| Primeeast Moving & Storage LLCWrightstown, NJ · USDOT 3094550 | 19 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 19 |
| Fresh Start Movers LLCWall, NJ · USDOT 3855223 | 14 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 14 |
| Sett Movers LLCBayville, NJ · USDOT 1934502 | 9 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lakewood
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in New Jersey in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $900 – $1,200 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Lakewood cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Lakewood
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Lakewood hold it and 29 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Lakewood cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBD Moving South LLC | 1732515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Ezmiz Movers LLC | 3008258 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Hertz Movers | 4474507 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Varsity Moving LLC | Howell, NJ | 2192496 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Roman Transfer Corporation | Howell, NJ | 490857 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jersey Shore Moving & Delivery | Toms River, NJ | 1038738 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Devine Movers Inc | Allenwood, NJ | 696960 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bob Plaza Movers | Brick, NJ | 774963 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 4393714 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Freehold Movers Inc | Jackson, NJ | 488656 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Fresh Start Movers LLC | Wall, NJ | 3855223 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pick and Pack Moving LLC | Jackson, NJ | 4188363 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | R&R Express Moving & Delivery Svc | Jackson, NJ | 815474 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Quality Moving Inc | Toms River, NJ | 529513 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ideal Way Movers Inc | Toms River, NJ | 251752 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 out of Ocean County
Lakewood is in Ocean County, NJ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,789 people a year leaving Ocean County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,902), New York (about 1,268) and Pennsylvania (about 1,002), while about 7,860 (±956) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Lakewood 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 Lakewood: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lakewood, NJ?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakewood itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Howell, Toms River, Allenwood, Brick 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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood to Washington, DC (about 200 miles) is $900 – $1,200 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lakewood?
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 Lakewood, NJ?
3 carriers registered in Lakewood hold interstate operating authority, and 29 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 Lakewood 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. 32 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lakewood passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 21 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 113 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 61 vehicle inspections (21.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Ocean County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,860 (±956) a year from other states, about 1,442 (±525) from abroad and about 15,549 (±1,344) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Monmouth County (about 3,358 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.