Licensed Movers in Metuchen, NJ
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Metuchen 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 Metuchen to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Metuchen
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Metuchen and 40 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 43 can move you out of state. 25 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 Metuchen
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big G Movers Inc
26 Oliver St Suite 001, NJ 08840
- USDOT
- 2358159
- MC number
- MC807903
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
Strongmile Movers LLC
406 Main St #11, NJ 08840
- USDOT
- 2891355
- MC number
- MC1341783
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 3
Speed Van Line Inc
700 Ford Ave, NJ 08840
- USDOT
- 4191012
- MC number
- MC1741071
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Metuchen
Nearest first, from Edison, Iselin, South Plainfiel, Highland Park and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | NJ Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Vector Moving LLC | Scotch Plains, NJ | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Family Lovers Moving Express LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4293448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Herbert Moving | Sayreville, NJ | 4067271 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | USA Moving Service LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4192188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 2 Brothers Express Moving Corporation | Plainfield, NJ | 2441518 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All Saints Relocation & Dlvry Inc | Plainfield, NJ | 1893363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Moving | South River, NJ | 3105203 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Jaco Movers LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 3510058 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A-1 Rose Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | S&R Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Gab Transportation and Moving LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 1713541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | 12 Price Movers | Staten Island, NY | 1381128 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Verrazano Moving & Storage Inc | Staten Island, NY | 1811719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Earth Relocation | Carteret, NJ | 2479719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | N Y C Greenline Movers Corp | Staten Island, NY | 1621071 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Safe Moving LLC | Carteret, NJ | 4398125 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | JNC Moving | East Brunswick, NJ | 4329515 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Jerusalem Van Line Corp | Carteret, NJ | 3917786 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Company | Staten Island, NY | 4326333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Metuchen
25 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 178 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 110 vehicle inspections (16.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 24 of 178 driver inspections (13.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector Moving LLCScotch Plains, NJ · USDOT 2567815 | 46 | 4 of 29 | 4 of 46 |
| 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 |
| First-Rate Moving & Storage LLCWoodbridge, NJ · USDOT 3530048 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Relocation Express Moving and StorageEdison, NJ · USDOT 1919533 | 13 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 13 |
| Earth RelocationCarteret, NJ · USDOT 2479719 | 9 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Metuchen
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 Metuchen: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Metuchen: 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 Metuchen: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Metuchen, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 68 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,831 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,831 | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 810 | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,573 | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,627 | $7,322 – $9,762 | $8,420 – $11,226 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 212 | $954 – $1,272 | $1,097 – $1,463 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,252 | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 68 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 844 | $3,798 – $5,064 | $4,368 – $5,824 |
Long-distance movers in Metuchen
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Metuchen hold it and 31 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Metuchen.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big G Movers Inc | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Strongmile Movers LLC | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Speed Van Line Inc | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 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
Metuchen 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 Metuchen | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 5,131 ±817 | ≈ 9 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 | ≈ 36 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 2,507 ±918 | ≈ 14 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,740 ±505 | ≈ 37 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Metuchen, NJ?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Metuchen itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Edison, Iselin, South Plainfiel, Highland Park and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Metuchen?
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 Metuchen to Washington, DC (about 212 miles) is $954 – $1,272 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Metuchen?
By reported fleet, Great Moving & Storage Inc in South Plainfiel, NJ, with 70 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3547419). 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 Metuchen, NJ?
3 carriers registered in Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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. 34 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Metuchen passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 25 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 178 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 110 vehicle inspections (16.4%), 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.