Licensed Movers inRockaway, NJ
No household-goods carrier is registered in Rockaway itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Denville, Dover, Morris Plain and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Rockaway to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rockaway
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 32
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Rockaway
These are the carriers that serve a Rockaway move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi |  | Tiger Moving And Storage | Denville, NJ | 1925593 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Express Movers Us | Denville, NJ | 4119967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Cirta Moving Llc | Denville, NJ | 4074980 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Peer'S Moving Company Llc | Dover, NJ | 43124 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Ez Movers & Storage Llc | Morris Plain, NJ | 3889225 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | United States Transfer Corp | Mine Hill, NJ | 774402 | 6 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation Company Llc | Randolph, NJ | 3070829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Hudson Van Lines Llc | Randolph, NJ | 4564691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Big Brothers Moving And Hauling | Boonton, NJ | 4158049 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Universal Relocations Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 2428388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Lakeview Movers & Labror Services Llc | Parsippany, NJ | 4005580 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Just Better Moving Llc | Parsippany, NJ | 4298638 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Moving With A Vision | Parsippany, NJ | 4196737 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Boxin Moving Llc | Parsippany, NJ | 3390072 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ts Van Lines | Pine Brook, NJ | 4391356 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Vernay Moving Inc | Netcong, NJ | 896355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Kunis Piano Moving | Pine Brook, NJ | 4515292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Most Outstanding Movers | Oak Ridge, NJ | 2509450 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Superior Transfer | Butler, NJ | 998525 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Nj Local Moving | East Hanover, NJ | 2871486 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Pioneer Moving Llc | Butler, NJ | 4249285 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Fairfield, NJ | 3315186 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Monroe Moving Pro Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 3145705 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Space Moving Vanlines Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 4013518 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | First Class Movers Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 1759804 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | P & M Moving Company Inc | New Foundland, NJ | 484056 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Premiere Moving & Storage Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 4439271 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Twins Moving Service Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 4277325 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Let'S Get Moving New Jersey | Fairfield, NJ | 4279625 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ez Peasy Movers | Newfoundland, NJ | 4447089 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | United Pro Movers Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 3968961 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Umex Moving & Storage Inc | Fairfield, NJ | 686881 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Coast To Coast Movers Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 4201386 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Four Seasons Movers Llc | Fairfield, NJ | 4134685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Roc Relocation Llc | Pompton Plns, NJ | 3574357 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | All State Moving & Storage | Pequannock, NJ | 4177489 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Secure Movers Llc | Roseland, NJ | 5852296 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Can'T Quit Moving Llc | Sparta, NJ | 3188001 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Up N Go Moving | Livingston, NJ | 1503133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Escape Junk And Moving Llc | Roseland, NJ | 3758274 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated |
What movers cost in Rockaway
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Rockaway: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Rockaway: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 34 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,819 | $12,686 – $16,914 | $14,588 – $19,451 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 795 | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,573 | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,631 | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 224 | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,276 | $5,742 – $7,656 | $6,603 – $8,804 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 86 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Moving out of state from Rockaway?
32 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Rockaway priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in RockawayBefore you book a Rockaway mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Rockaway address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Rockaway: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rockaway, NJ?
None is registered in Rockaway itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Denville, Dover, Morris Plain, Mine Hill and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Rockaway?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Rockaway to New York City, NY (about 34 miles) is $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rockaway?
By reported fleet, Universal Relocations Inc in Parsippany, NJ, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2428388). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Rockaway 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 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Rockaway, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Rockaway" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.