Licensed Movers in Rutherford, NJ
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Rutherford 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 Rutherford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rutherford
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 36
- 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 Rutherford and 40 more work within 30 miles; 36 of the 42 can move you out of state. 27 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 17,624 people a year move to Bergen County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Rutherford
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
8Lene Moving&Cleaning
378 Riverside, NJ 07070
- USDOT
- 3750039
- MC number
- MC1718496
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
NJ Moving LLC
294 Park Ave, NJ 07070
- USDOT
- 4347233
- MC number
- MC1699275
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Rutherford
Nearest first, from East Rutherford, Clifton, Carlstadt, Wallington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Luxury Interstate Movers LLC | East Rutherford, NJ | 3943848 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 1 mi | Armstrong Van Lines Inc | East Rutherford, NJ | 1986841 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Cross Country Long Distance Movers | Clifton, NJ | 3051646 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi |  | -- | Carlstadt, NJ | 1929143 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Schulgasser Bros Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 1347329 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Meridian International Movers Inc | Carlstadt, NJ | 2112007 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Road Rider Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4447188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 101 Movers Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4024556 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | United Moving Vanlines LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4068732 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | On the Move Relocation Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4118505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 5 Star Moving and Storage Inc | Carlstadt, NJ | 4162099 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Ot Movers & Storage LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4325179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Business Relocation Services Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 738227 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Booth Movers Ltd | Moonachie, NJ | 438165 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Moving Express & Storage Inc | Passaic, NJ | 2055103 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi |  | Bestguy Moving Services LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 1842047 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Pearson Moving Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1629985 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Hudson River Moving & Storage LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 2087504 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | New York Best Movers | Passaic, NJ | 1336680 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | White Glove Relocation LLC | Nutley, NJ | 4533239 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | American Pro Vanlines | Passaic, NJ | 2521000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Fastbreak Movers | North Arlington, NJ | 3683506 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Art Van Lines USA Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1086257 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | North American Moving Systems | Secaucus, NJ | 2420083 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Moving and Transport USA Company | Belleville, NJ | 3833221 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Northern Elite Van Lines | Belleville, NJ | 3291364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi |  | Imperial Moving and Storage | North Arlington, NJ | 1422485 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Clearview Van Lines LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4440377 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | AAA Movers | Passaic, NJ | 3308449 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Mestanza Moving and Transportation LLC | Moonachie, NJ | 3372059 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Hebo Movers LLC | North Arlington, NJ | 4454357 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Zamora Van Lines LLC | Moonachie, NJ | 4268632 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Jr Trucking Moving and Delivery Service | Belleville, NJ | 1675833 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Easy Road Moving LLC | North Arlington, NJ | 3060374 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Great Movers and Storage LLC | Nutley, NJ | 4433155 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Silver Star Movers | Clifton, NJ | 3202696 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Streamline Movers Inc | Clifton, NJ | 3455808 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sanuria Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4558361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bok Moving Co Inc | South Hackensack, NJ | 535765 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Liga Moving | Garfield, NJ | 3451890 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Rutherford
27 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 309 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 44 of 205 vehicle inspections (21.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 308 driver inspections (34.1%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Long Distance MoversClifton, NJ · USDOT 3051646 | 80 | 11 of 52 | 56 of 80 |
| Moving Express & Storage IncPassaic, NJ · USDOT 2055103 | 62 | 8 of 38 | 14 of 62 |
| Liga MovingGarfield, NJ · USDOT 3451890 | 19 | 0 of 13 | 0 of 19 |
| Bestguy Moving Services LLCSecaucus, NJ · USDOT 1842047 | 17 | 3 of 14 | 2 of 17 |
| Streamline Movers IncClifton, NJ · USDOT 3455808 | 17 | 3 of 9 | 12 of 17 |
| North American Moving SystemsSecaucus, NJ · USDOT 2420083 | 15 | 1 of 12 | 4 of 15 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Rutherford
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 Rutherford: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Rutherford: 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 Rutherford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Rutherford, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 95 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,845 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,845 | $12,803 – $17,070 | $14,723 – $19,630 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 821 | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,595 | $7,178 – $9,570 | $8,254 – $11,005 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,651 | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 239 | $1,076 – $1,434 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,279 | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 95 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 870 | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
Long-distance movers in Rutherford
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Rutherford hold it and 34 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Rutherford.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8Lene Moving&Cleaning | 3750039 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | NJ Moving LLC | 4347233 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Cross Country Long Distance Movers | Clifton, NJ | 3051646 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | | -- | Carlstadt, NJ | 1929143 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Schulgasser Bros Moving LLC | Clifton, NJ | 1347329 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | Meridian International Movers Inc | Carlstadt, NJ | 2112007 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Road Rider Movers LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4447188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 101 Movers Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4024556 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | On the Move Relocation Corp | Wallington, NJ | 4118505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | 5 Star Moving and Storage Inc | Carlstadt, NJ | 4162099 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Ot Movers & Storage LLC | Clifton, NJ | 4325179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Business Relocation Services Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 738227 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Booth Movers Ltd | Moonachie, NJ | 438165 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Moving Express & Storage Inc | Passaic, NJ | 2055103 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Bergen County
Rutherford sits in Bergen County, NJ, home to about 923,014 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 17,624 (±1,752) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 7,057 (±1,159) from abroad and about 14,514 (±1,424) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 26,714 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Rutherford | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County, NJPaterson moving costs | 3,517 ±704 | ≈ 9 mi to Paterson | $465 – $761 |
| Hudson County, NJJersey City moving costs | 2,392 ±509 | ≈ 9 mi to Jersey City | $465 – $761 |
| Morris County, NJParsippany moving costs | 1,997 ±460 | ≈ 19 mi to Parsippany | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 1,669 ±480 | ≈ 8 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 1,654 ±372 | ≈ 11 mi to New York City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hudson County, NJ (about 5,699), Passaic County, NJ (about 3,110) and New York County, NY (about 2,301). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New York (about 6,151), Florida (about 4,844) and Pennsylvania (about 2,952); the largest flows in come from New York (about 10,444), California (about 1,257) and Maryland (about 961).
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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rutherford, NJ?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Rutherford itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Rutherford, Clifton, Carlstadt, Wallington 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 Rutherford?
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 Rutherford to Washington, DC (about 239 miles) is $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rutherford?
By reported fleet, Business Relocation Services Inc in Secaucus, NJ, with 14 trucks on its filing (USDOT 738227). 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 Rutherford, NJ?
2 carriers registered in Rutherford hold interstate operating authority, and 34 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 Rutherford 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. 36 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Rutherford passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 27 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 309 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 44 of 205 vehicle inspections (21.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Bergen County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 17,624 (±1,752) a year from other states, about 7,057 (±1,159) from abroad and about 14,514 (±1,424) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Passaic County (about 3,517 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.