Licensed Movers in Amherst, NY
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Amherst 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 Amherst to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Amherst
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Amherst and 40 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 44 can move you out of state. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 10,394 people a year move to Erie County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Amherst
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Herman Movers Inc
24 South Parrish Ct, NY 14228
- USDOT
- 1516660
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Buffalo Office Moving Specialists
230 Bellingham Dr, NY 14221
- USDOT
- 1442734
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 3
A & L Moving Inc
224 W Maplemere Rd, NY 14221
- USDOT
- 1112352
- MC number
- MC746804
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
- 4
Marinaccio Moving
NY 14228
- USDOT
- 1889136
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Amherst
Nearest first, from Williamsville, Buffalo, Tonawanda, Kenmore and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Demerly Movers | Williamsville, NY | 1750491 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | R & J Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3187245 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Joey Z's Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3348965 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Helping Hands Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2990207 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | JPK Movers Inc | Williamsville, NY | 2794565 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hitman Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | CC Relocation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 4031112 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | The Moving Doctors Inc | Tonawanda, NY | 1389110 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Novo Moving | Tonawanda, NY | 3465817 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Connie's Moving Co | Buffalo, NY | 1831083 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All American Movers | Tonawanda, NY | 2255281 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Wayfinder Moving Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3104397 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Stellarmoversllc | Buffalo, NY | 3051436 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Good & Fair Carting and Moving Co Inc | Kenmore, NY | 639103 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Elite Moving | Buffalo, NY | 1740325 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | J J Movers | Buffalo, NY | 1530886 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lincoln Moving & Storage of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | 26424 | 9 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Kiper Moving and Transportation | Buffalo, NY | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Mighty Samson Moving and Expedited Trucking Srvcs | Buffalo, NY | 2579541 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Keith's Carting and Moving Incorporated | Depew, NY | 1707638 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | B & F Moving and Storage | Buffalo, NY | 2447740 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Alpaca Moving Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | 4378696 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving & Grooving Trucking LLC | Depew, NY | 2829093 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | SMS Moving LLC | Depew, NY | 4241875 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Star Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2077131 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Diamond Moving & Storage Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1371206 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jorge Santiago | Buffalo, NY | 2597803 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A and E Moving Solutions | Sloan, NY | 2465222 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Family Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc | Grand Island, NY | 382368 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Conjerti Moving Express LLC | Lockport, NY | 1397261 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Zito Movers Inc | Lancaster, NY | 967157 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | NK Packing-Moving Specialist LLC | Lancaster, NY | 4362021 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Wny Moving Services | Lockport, NY | 2408734 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Kick the Can Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 3321985 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mixsons Moving | Lockport, NY | 9289905 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Professional Movers LP | Buffalo, NY | 2184372 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Grayscale Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4052149 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Advanced Moving 716 LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4256765 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Amherst
18 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 83 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 52 vehicle inspections (7.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 83 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckCheektowaga, NY · USDOT 3356419 | 21 | 1 of 14 | 2 of 21 |
| Big Apple Moving & Storage IncGrand Island, NY · USDOT 382368 | 16 | 0 of 10 | 3 of 16 |
| Wayfinder Moving Services IncBuffalo, NY · USDOT 3104397 | 15 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 15 |
| Conjerti Moving Express LLCLockport, NY · USDOT 1397261 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| All Star MoversBuffalo, NY · USDOT 2077131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| Lincoln Moving & Storage of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NY · USDOT 26424 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Amherst
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$55 per mover per hour in New York in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $845 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,560. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,476 – $1,968 for two bedrooms to Philadelphia, PA. The Amherst cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Amherst
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Amherst hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Amherst cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hitman Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Wayfinder Moving Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3104397 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Stellarmoversllc | Buffalo, NY | 3051436 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Kiper Moving and Transportation | Buffalo, NY | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Family Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc | Grand Island, NY | 382368 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | | Conjerti Moving Express LLC | Lockport, NY | 1397261 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Advanced Moving 716 LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4256765 | 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 York is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Erie County
Amherst is in Erie County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,760 people a year leaving Erie County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,168), Pennsylvania (about 1,552) and Texas (about 1,412), while about 10,394 (±1,189) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Amherst 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 York
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Amherst: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Amherst, NY?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Amherst itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Williamsville, Buffalo, Tonawanda, Kenmore and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Amherst?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$55 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $845 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,560. A long-distance move from Amherst to Philadelphia, PA (about 328 miles) is $1,476 – $1,968 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Amherst?
By reported fleet, Two Men and A Truck in Cheektowaga, NY, with 32 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3356419). 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 Amherst, NY?
0 carriers registered in Amherst hold interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Amherst movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New York is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New York requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 9 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Amherst passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 18 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 83 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 52 vehicle inspections (7.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Erie County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,394 (±1,189) a year from other states, about 4,118 (±699) from abroad and about 18,373 (±1,636) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Niagara County (about 3,776 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.