Licensed Movers inElma, NY
No household-goods carrier is registered in Elma itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Lancaster, East Aurora, Buffalo and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Elma to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elma
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Elma
These are the carriers that serve a Elma move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Zito Movers Inc | Lancaster, NY | 967157 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Petes Moving Llc | East Aurora, NY | 4454775 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pete'S Moving Llc | East Aurora, NY | 1648378 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advanced Moving 716 Llc | Buffalo, NY | 4256765 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nk Packing-Moving Specialist Llc | Lancaster, NY | 4362021 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Aa Rick Moving | West Seneca, NY | 1612058 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bluebird Moving | West Seneca, NY | 1496144 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Two Men And A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Keith'S Carting And Moving Incorporated | Depew, NY | 1707638 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving & Grooving Trucking Llc | Depew, NY | 2829093 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sms Moving Llc | Depew, NY | 4241875 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | M&T Moving | Orchard Park, NY | 2022490 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lamparts Moving Service | Alden, NY | 2534389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jorge Santiago | Buffalo, NY | 2597803 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Family Movers Llc | Buffalo, NY | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A And E Moving Solutions | Sloan, NY | 2465222 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Demerly Movers | Williamsville, NY | 1750491 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | R & J Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3187245 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Joey Z'S Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3348965 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Helping Hands Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2990207 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Connie'S Moving Co | Buffalo, NY | 1831083 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Jpk Movers Inc | Williamsville, NY | 2794565 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Buffalo Office Moving Specialists | Amherst, NY | 1442734 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A & L Moving Inc | Amherst, NY | 1112352 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Fisher Bus Service | Hamburg, NY | 746677 | 100 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Kiper Moving And Transportation | Buffalo, NY | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi |  | Wny Premier Moving Llc | Hamburg, NY | 4315160 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Professional Movers Lp | Buffalo, NY | 2184372 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | J J Movers | Buffalo, NY | 1530886 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Grayscale Movers Llc | Buffalo, NY | 4052149 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Diamond Moving & Storage Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1371206 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Kick The Can Moving Llc | Buffalo, NY | 3321985 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Wayfinder Moving Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3104397 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | All Star Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2077131 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Stellarmoversllc | Buffalo, NY | 3051436 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Elite Moving | Buffalo, NY | 1740325 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Hitman Moving Llc | Buffalo, NY | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Cc Relocation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 4031112 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Lincoln Moving & Storage Of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | 26424 | 9 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Good & Fair Carting And Moving Co Inc | Kenmore, NY | 639103 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
What movers cost in Elma
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Elma: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Elma: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 327 | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,571 | $11,570 – $15,426 | $13,305 – $17,740 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 540 | $2,430 – $3,240 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,406 | $6,327 – $8,436 | $7,276 – $9,701 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,507 | $6,782 – $9,042 | $7,799 – $10,398 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 332 | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,378 | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 313 | $1,409 – $1,878 | $1,620 – $2,160 |
Moving out of state from Elma?
9 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Elma priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in ElmaBefore you book a Elma mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Elma address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Elma: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Elma, NY?
None is registered in Elma itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lancaster, East Aurora, Buffalo, West Seneca and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Elma?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Elma to New York City, NY (about 327 miles) is $1,472 – $1,962 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Elma?
By reported fleet, Fisher Bus Service in Hamburg, NY, with 100 trucks on its filing (USDOT 746677). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Elma 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 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Elma, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Elma" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.