Licensed Movers in Union City, NJ
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Union City 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 Union City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Union City
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 35
- of 47 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
7 licensed movers are registered in Union City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 35 of the 47 can move you out of state. 28 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 18,955 people a year move to Hudson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Union City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Top Tier Movers
3315 Pleasant Ave Apt 211, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 3946442
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks
- Registered since
- 2022
- 2
A Pensa Modern Movers
Legal name: August Pensa Modern Movers A Corporation
1110 Kennedy Blvd, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 31457
- MC number
- MC56378
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 3
Best Valer Moving LLC
312 19Th St, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 4486230
- MC number
- MC1772689 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 4
Distance Movers
Legal name: Modern Logistics LLC
4808 Bergenline Ave Ste 606, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 3341390
- MC number
- MC1066560
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 5
51 States Relocation LLC
533 39Th Street, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 4254082
- MC number
- MC1649455
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 6
Mex Moving and Storage Corp
214 45Th St Apt 3, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 3668561
- MC number
- MC1271197
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 7
United States Moving System Inc
3221 Bergenline Avenue 2Fl Suit A, NJ 07087
- USDOT
- 1756708
- MC number
- MC642550
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of Union City
Nearest first, from North Bergen, Secaucus, New York City, Hoboken and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | All American Moving & Storage Inc | North Bergen, NJ | 585130 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi |  | Business Relocation Services Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 738227 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Eagle Transfer Corporation | New York City, NY | 117357 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Sala Moving and Storage LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 3999173 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi |  | Bestguy Moving Services LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 1842047 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Pearson Moving Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1629985 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | A Plus Moving & Storage LLC | New York City, NY | 3379227 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Central Moving & Storage Co Inc | New York City, NY | 1060493 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Hudson River Moving & Storage LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 2087504 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Summer Moving Corp | New York City, NY | 4008761 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Scanio Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 537054 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | S & A Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | 2980927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Allied Moving Group LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 3500700 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Traffic Moving Systems Inc | North Bergen, NJ | 2816905 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Adam Moving and Storage LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 4462100 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Art Van Lines USA Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1086257 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Ola Moving LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 4410283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | North American Moving Systems | Secaucus, NJ | 2420083 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | American Budget Van Lines LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 2449489 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Hanseatic Moving Services LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 1938387 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Luxury Moving Systems | New York City, NY | 1834984 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Wizard Van Lines Inc | North Bergen, NJ | 2456125 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Morrissey's Moving Company | Jersey City, NJ | 1306238 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Experdia Moving Van Lines LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 4396241 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Rey's Mailyn Trucking and Moving | West New York, NJ | 1251361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Xpress Moving & Delivery LLC | New York City, NY | 2468882 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Kushner Moving Group | New York City, NY | 3354482 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | WG Moving Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 2447423 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Alpha Moving and Storage | Jersey City, NJ | 2047066 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Moishe's Moving Systems LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 587098 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi |  | Globe Storage & Moving Company Inc | New York City, NY | 6451 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 mi | Apartment Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 1251876 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Catlow Movers | Jersey City, NJ | 859971 | 3 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 1020928 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Montia Movers | New York City, NY | 1672770 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Boss Movers NYC LLC | New York City, NY | 4108085 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4448660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Handlers Moving Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 3852921 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | On Time Moving LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4402715 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Bluestar Movers LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4547320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Union City
28 of the 47 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 205 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 129 vehicle inspections (17.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 67 of 205 driver inspections (32.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Moving and Storage LLCNorth Bergen, NJ · USDOT 3999173 | 29 | 3 of 14 | 22 of 29 |
| WG Moving IncJersey City, NJ · USDOT 2447423 | 20 | 2 of 16 | 0 of 20 |
| S & A Movers IncHoboken, NJ · USDOT 2980927 | 19 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 19 |
| Bestguy Moving Services LLCSecaucus, NJ · USDOT 1842047 | 17 | 3 of 14 | 2 of 17 |
| Adam Moving and Storage LLCNorth Bergen, NJ · USDOT 4462100 | 17 | 1 of 11 | 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 Union City
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 Union City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Union City: 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 Union City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Union City, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 96 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,850 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,850 | $12,825 – $17,100 | $14,749 – $19,665 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 826 | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,598 | $7,191 – $9,588 | $8,270 – $11,026 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,653 | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 239 | $1,076 – $1,434 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,276 | $5,742 – $7,656 | $6,603 – $8,804 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 96 | $465 – $761 | $777 – $1,398 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 871 | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
Long-distance movers in Union City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 6 carriers registered in Union City hold it and 29 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Union City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Pensa Modern Movers | 31457 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Best Valer Moving LLC | 4486230 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Distance Movers | 3341390 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | 51 States Relocation LLC | 4254082 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Mex Moving and Storage Corp | 3668561 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | United States Moving System Inc | 1756708 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | All American Moving & Storage Inc | North Bergen, NJ | 585130 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | | Business Relocation Services Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 738227 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Eagle Transfer Corporation | New York City, NY | 117357 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Sala Moving and Storage LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 3999173 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | | Bestguy Moving Services LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 1842047 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Pearson Moving Inc | Secaucus, NJ | 1629985 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Hudson River Moving & Storage LLC | Secaucus, NJ | 2087504 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Summer Moving Corp | New York City, NY | 4008761 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Scanio Movers Inc | New York City, NY | 537054 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | S & A Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | 2980927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Allied Moving Group LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 3500700 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Adam Moving and Storage LLC | North Bergen, NJ | 4462100 | 2 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 Hudson County
Union City sits in Hudson County, NJ, home to about 663,074 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 18,955 (±1,519) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 9,573 (±1,041) from abroad and about 11,354 (±1,321) from elsewhere in New Jersey. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 22,806 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Union City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJHackensack moving costs | 5,699 ±939 | ≈ 10 mi to Hackensack | $465 – $761 |
| Essex County, NJNewark moving costs | 3,452 ±721 | ≈ 9 mi to Newark | $465 – $761 |
| Middlesex County, NJPiscataway moving costs | 3,213 ±778 | ≈ 32 mi to Piscataway | $465 – $761 |
| Union County, NJElizabeth moving costs | 2,930 ±718 | ≈ 13 mi to Elizabeth | $465 – $761 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 2,368 ±577 | ≈ 5 mi to New York City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from New York County, NY (about 4,843), Essex County, NJ (about 2,777) and Queens County, NY (about 2,566). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New York (about 6,348), California (about 2,245) and Florida (about 2,157); the largest flows in come from New York (about 11,845), Pennsylvania (about 784) and California (about 777).
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 Union City 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 Union City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Union City, NJ?
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Union City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Bergen, Secaucus, New York City, Hoboken and nearby). All 47 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Union City?
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 Union City to Washington, DC (about 239 miles) is $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Union City?
By reported fleet, All American Moving & Storage Inc in North Bergen, NJ, with 22 trucks on its filing (USDOT 585130). 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 Union City, NJ?
6 carriers registered in Union City hold interstate operating authority, and 29 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 Union City 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. 35 of the 47 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Union City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 28 of the 47 movers listed here were inspected, 205 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 129 vehicle inspections (17.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Hudson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 18,955 (±1,519) a year from other states, about 9,573 (±1,041) from abroad and about 11,354 (±1,321) from elsewhere in New Jersey. The largest single flow out goes to Bergen County (about 5,699 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.