Licensed Movers in South River, NJ
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South River 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 South River to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South River
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 34
- 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 South River and 40 more work within 30 miles; 34 of the 41 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 South River
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Taul Paul Hauls Inc
396 Whitehead Ave, NJ 08882
- USDOT
- 3105203
- MC number
- MC41109
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of South River
Nearest first, from East Brunswick, Sayreville, Spotswood, New Brunswick and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | JNC Moving | East Brunswick, NJ | 4329515 | 2 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Family Lovers Moving Express LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4293448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Herbert Moving | Sayreville, NJ | 4067271 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | USA Moving Service LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4192188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bristol Moving & Storage LLC | Spotswood, NJ | 4149046 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Happy Ending Movers LLC | Old Bridge, NJ | 4269740 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Aladdin Movers LLC | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Premiere Relocation Services LLC | Edison, NJ | 2123160 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jersey Moving Pro | North Brunswick, NJ | 3127438 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Strongmile Movers LLC | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Speed Van Line Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 4191012 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Arena Van Lines Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | 29 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 mi | A Santini Moving & Storage Company | Dayton, NJ | 6045 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | All Jersey Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 812418 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Brunswick Van Lines | Dayton, NJ | 866526 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | M&M Movers Inc | Piscataway, NJ | 2565534 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Best Moving Service LLC | Piscataway, NJ | 3065783 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Simply Elite Moving Incorporated | Piscataway, NJ | 4395690 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | NJ Essential Movers | Piscataway, NJ | 3384286 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Affordable Moving & Storage | Piscataway, NJ | 2880316 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A and M Moving Service LLC | Jamesburg, NJ | 1231727 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | New Horizons Moving Inc | Dayton, NJ | 1736386 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Absolute Moving System | Monroe, NJ | 1045382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Budd Van Lines Inc | Somerset, NJ | 185771 | 124 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi |  | Great Moving & Storage Inc | South Plainfiel, NJ | 3547419 | 70 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | First-Rate Moving & Storage LLC | Woodbridge, NJ | 3530048 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving of Somerset NJ | Somerset, NJ | 4194420 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Moveus | Morganville, NJ | 4090791 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Mindful Moving and Storage LLC | Iselin, NJ | 2855984 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Joseph Movers | Woodbridge, NJ | 585937 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Franklin Reliable Movers LLC | Somerset, NJ | 3617452 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Excel Moving System LLC | Somerset, NJ | 4582513 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | New Height Movers LLC | South Plainfield, NJ | 4368368 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Voyager Moving Company LLC | Morganville, NJ | 4441094 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | 12 Price Movers | Staten Island, NY | 1381128 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South River
25 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 267 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 151 vehicle inspections (13.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 39 of 265 driver inspections (14.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budd Van Lines IncSomerset, NJ · USDOT 185771 | 107 | 4 of 56 | 9 of 107 |
| 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 |
| Bristol Moving & Storage LLCSpotswood, NJ · USDOT 4149046 | 18 | 1 of 11 | 9 of 17 |
| First-Rate Moving & Storage LLCWoodbridge, NJ · USDOT 3530048 | 17 | 0 of 12 | 1 of 17 |
| Jersey Moving ProNorth Brunswick, NJ · USDOT 3127438 | 14 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 14 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in South River
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 South River: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in South River: 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 South River: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From South River, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 31 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,830 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 31 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,830 | $12,735 – $16,980 | $14,645 – $19,527 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 811 | $3,650 – $4,866 | $4,197 – $5,596 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,570 | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,623 | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 207 | $932 – $1,242 | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,245 | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 63 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
Long-distance movers in South River
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in South River holds it and 33 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of South River.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Moving | 3105203 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Family Lovers Moving Express LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4293448 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | USA Moving Service LLC | Sayreville, NJ | 4192188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bristol Moving & Storage LLC | Spotswood, NJ | 4149046 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | New Horizon Relocations LLC | New Brunswick, NJ | 3885662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Happy Ending Movers LLC | Old Bridge, NJ | 4269740 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Relocation Express Moving and Storage | Edison, NJ | 1919533 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | 12 Price Movers | Highland Park, NJ | 3272949 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Top Level Moving & Trucking LLC | Highland Park, NJ | 3704284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Aladdin Movers LLC | Edison, NJ | 3346552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jersey Moving Pro | North Brunswick, NJ | 3127438 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Big G Movers Inc | Metuchen, NJ | 2358159 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Strongmile Movers LLC | Metuchen, NJ | 2891355 | 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 Middlesex County
South River 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 South River | 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 | ≈ 27 mi to Neptune | $465 – $761 |
| Mercer County, NJTrenton moving costs | 3,411 ±690 | ≈ 30 mi to Trenton | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 2,507 ±918 | ≈ 21 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| Ocean County, NJLakewood moving costs | 1,740 ±505 | ≈ 30 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 South River 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 South River: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South River, NJ?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South River itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Brunswick, Sayreville, Spotswood, New Brunswick 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 South River?
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 South River to Washington, DC (about 207 miles) is $932 – $1,242 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South River?
By reported fleet, Budd Van Lines Inc in Somerset, NJ, with 124 trucks on its filing (USDOT 185771). 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 South River, NJ?
1 carrier registered in South River holds interstate operating authority, and 33 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 South River 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 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South River passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 25 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 267 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 151 vehicle inspections (13.9%), 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.