Licensed Movers in Scotch Plains, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Scotch Plains
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Scotch Plains and 40 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 41 can move you out of state. 22 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 8,013 people a year move to Union County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Scotch Plains
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Vector Moving LLC
1812 Front Street, NJ 07076
- USDOT
- 2567815
- MC number
- MC896978
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
Movers within 30 miles of Scotch Plains
Nearest first, from Plainfield, Cranford, Berkeley Heights, South Plainfiel and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | A-1 Rose Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | S&R Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All Saints Relocation & Dlvry Inc | Plainfield, NJ | 1893363 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Main Street Movers Inc | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 2118792 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | 2 Brothers Express Moving Corporation | Plainfield, NJ | 2441518 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Movemint Moving Services | New Providence, NJ | 4545530 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | Titan Moving LLC | Kenilworth, NJ | 4085589 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Harrington Movers | Summit, NJ | 736893 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Strongmile Movers LLC | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Speed Van Line Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | N & C Movers LLC | Roselle, NJ | 4203282 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Chatham Moving & Storage | Chatham, NJ | 282482 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | All State Moving & Transfer Co Inc | Linden, NJ | 212906 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Flatbush Moving Van Company Inc | Linden, NJ | 17632 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Bill Boyles Trucking & Moving | Linden, NJ | 1340241 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ariel Moving Company | Union, NJ | 1023794 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Movers Rock Transport LLC | Linden, NJ | 3967056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Giasco Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 3593064 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Pals Moving LLC | Union, NJ | 2544916 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi |  | Universal Van Lines Corp | Union, NJ | 1594697 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Patriot Relocation Corp | Elizabeth, NJ | 3284264 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Earth Relocation | Carteret, NJ | 2479719 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Jaco Movers LLC | Middlesex, NJ | 3510058 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Safe Moving LLC | Carteret, NJ | 4398125 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Scotch Plains
22 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 200 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 126 vehicle inspections (15.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 25 of 200 driver inspections (12.5%, 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 |
| Patriot Relocation CorpElizabeth, NJ · USDOT 3284264 | 22 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 22 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Scotch Plains
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 Scotch Plains: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Scotch Plains: 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 Scotch Plains: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Scotch Plains, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 73 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,829 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,829 | $12,731 – $16,974 | $14,640 – $19,520 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 808 | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,575 | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,630 | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 216 | $972 – $1,296 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,259 | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 73 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 848 | $3,816 – $5,088 | $4,388 – $5,851 |
Long-distance movers in Scotch Plains
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Scotch Plains holds it and 32 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Scotch Plains.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vector Moving LLC | 2567815 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | A-1 Rose Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 712880 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | S&R Movers LLC | Plainfield, NJ | 3648685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Shleppers Moving & Storage Shleppers Moving CA | Cranford, NJ | 1611225 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Main Street Movers Inc | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 2118792 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Us Prime Movers Inc | Rahway, NJ | 3848322 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | Cherry on Top Moving and Storage LLC | Rahway, NJ | 4556010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Movemint Moving Services | New Providence, NJ | 4545530 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Expedite Moving Inc | Rahway, NJ | 2491702 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Integrated Moving Solutions Inc | Kenilworth, NJ | 2356334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 5 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | 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 Union County
Scotch Plains sits in Union County, NJ, home to about 549,224 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,013 (±1,173) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,350 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Scotch Plains | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 3,098 ±690 | ≈ 9 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Somerset County, NJSomerset moving costs | 2,156 ±546 | ≈ 13 mi to Somerset | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 2,062 ±447 | ≈ 15 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,155 ±359 | ≈ 45 mi to Lakewood | $465 – $761 |
| Hudson County, NJJersey City moving costs | 1,067 ±320 | ≈ 21 mi to Jersey City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Essex County, NJ (about 5,365), Hudson County, NJ (about 2,930) and Middlesex County, NJ (about 2,507). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 2,087), New York (about 1,765) and North Carolina (about 1,441); the largest flows in come from New York (about 4,296), Florida (about 753) and Pennsylvania (about 686).
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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Scotch Plains, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Scotch Plains itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Plainfield, Cranford, Berkeley Heights, South Plainfiel and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Scotch Plains?
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 Scotch Plains to Washington, DC (about 216 miles) is $972 – $1,296 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Scotch Plains?
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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
1 carrier registered in Scotch Plains holds interstate operating authority, and 32 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 Scotch Plains 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. 33 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Scotch Plains passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 200 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 20 of 126 vehicle inspections (15.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Union County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,013 (±1,173) a year from other states, about 4,428 (±700) from abroad and about 15,296 (±1,720) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 3,098 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.