Licensed Movers in Taos, NM
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Taos with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Taos to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Taos
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 2 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Taos and 0 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 2 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $719 in our model.
Movers based in Taos
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mesa Movers LLC
1229 -F Gusdorf Road, NM 87571
- USDOT
- 1071922
- MC number
- MC447326
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 2
Mountain Moving & Storage
Legal name: Sangre De Cristo Moving Inc
209 Camino De La Merced, NM 87571
- USDOT
- 1267727
- MC number
- MC515149
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
Roadside inspections: movers near Taos
1 of the 2 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 1 driver inspection (100.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Moving & StorageTaos, NM · USDOT 1267727 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Taos
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 Taos: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Taos: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $719.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $351 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $535 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $719 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,317 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,915 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,283 |
Hourly rates are scaled to New Mexico: hand movers there earn a median $17.90 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$46 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Taos: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Taos, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 641 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,001 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,001 | $9,005 – $12,006 | $10,355 – $13,807 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 862 | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,196 | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 641 | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 862 | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,816 | $8,172 – $10,896 | $9,398 – $12,530 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,931 | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,930 | $8,685 – $11,580 | $9,988 – $13,317 |
Long-distance movers in Taos
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Taos holds it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Taos.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Moving & Storage | 1267727 | 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 Mexico is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Taos 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 Mexico
50 listed household-goods carriers are based in New Mexico; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Taos: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Taos, NM?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Taos itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 2 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Taos?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$46 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $719 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,317. A long-distance move from Taos to Dallas, TX (about 641 miles) is $2,885 – $3,846 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Taos?
By reported fleet, Mesa Movers LLC in Taos, NM, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1071922). 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 Taos, NM?
1 carrier registered in Taos holds interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Taos movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New Mexico is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New Mexico requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 1 of the 2 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Taos passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 2 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
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.