Licensed Movers in Grand Island, NY
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Grand Island 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 Grand Island to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Grand Island
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Grand Island and 40 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 41 can move you out of state. 14 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 Grand Island
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc
1795 Baseline Rd, NY 14072
- USDOT
- 382368
- MC number
- MC205240
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 1990
Movers within 30 miles of Grand Island
Nearest first, from Tonawanda, Kenmore, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | The Moving Doctors Inc | Tonawanda, NY | 1389110 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Novo Moving | Tonawanda, NY | 3465817 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All American Movers | Tonawanda, NY | 2255281 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Good & Fair Carting and Moving Co Inc | Kenmore, NY | 639103 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Lincoln Moving & Storage of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | 26424 | 9 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Mighty Samson Moving and Expedited Trucking Srvcs | Buffalo, NY | 2579541 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wny Movers | Niagara Falls, NY | 3320231 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | B & F Moving and Storage | Buffalo, NY | 2447740 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Alpaca Moving Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | 4378696 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Reliable Moving | Niagara Falls, NY | 2843483 | 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 | Baaahh Movers LLC | Niagara Falls, NY | 4122567 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Elite Moving | Buffalo, NY | 1740325 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Hitman Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | CC Relocation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 4031112 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Star Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2077131 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ace Movers of Niagara Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | 2085772 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | J J Movers | Buffalo, NY | 1530886 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Kiper Moving and Transportation | Buffalo, NY | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Diamond Moving & Storage Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1371206 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Kick the Can Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 3321985 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Herman Movers Inc | Amherst, NY | 1516660 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Professional Movers LP | Buffalo, NY | 2184372 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Connie's Moving Co | Buffalo, NY | 1831083 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Grayscale Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4052149 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Marinaccio Moving | Amherst, NY | 1889136 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A and E Moving Solutions | Sloan, NY | 2465222 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Jorge Santiago | Buffalo, NY | 2597803 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Demerly Movers | Williamsville, NY | 1750491 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | R & J Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3187245 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Joey Z's Moving Inc | Buffalo, NY | 3348965 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Helping Hands Movers | Buffalo, NY | 2990207 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | JPK Movers Inc | Williamsville, NY | 2794565 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Buffalo Office Moving Specialists | Amherst, NY | 1442734 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A & L Moving Inc | Amherst, NY | 1112352 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Family Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Keith's Carting and Moving Incorporated | Depew, NY | 1707638 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Moving & Grooving Trucking LLC | Depew, NY | 2829093 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Grand Island
14 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 46 vehicle inspections (6.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 72 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
| 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 |
| StellarmoversllcBuffalo, NY · USDOT 3051436 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Grand Island
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 Grand Island: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Grand Island: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$55 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $845.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $405 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $625 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $845 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,275 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,715 |
Hourly rates are scaled to New York: hand movers there earn a median $21.46 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$55 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Grand Island: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Grand Island, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 337 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,553 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 351 | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,816 – $2,422 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,553 | $11,489 – $15,318 | $13,212 – $17,616 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 523 | $2,354 – $3,138 | $2,707 – $3,609 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,397 | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,502 | $6,759 – $9,012 | $7,773 – $10,364 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 352 | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,392 | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 337 | $1,517 – $2,022 | $1,744 – $2,325 |
Long-distance movers in Grand Island
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Grand Island holds it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Grand Island.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc | 382368 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hitman Moving LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Kiper Moving and Transportation | Buffalo, NY | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Family Movers LLC | Buffalo, NY | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 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 to and from Erie County
Grand Island sits in Erie County, NY, home to about 908,817 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 10,394 (±1,189) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,118 (±699) from abroad and about 18,373 (±1,636) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,760 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Grand Island | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara County, NYNiagara Falls moving costs | 3,776 ±695 | ≈ 7 mi to Niagara Falls | $515 – $845 |
| Monroe County, NYRochester moving costs | 1,783 ±356 | ≈ 80 mi to Rochester | $515 – $845 |
| Cattaraugus County, NYOlean moving costs | 774 ±178 | ≈ 82 mi to Olean | $515 – $845 |
| Albany County, NYAlbany moving costs | 750 ±490 | ≈ 309 mi to Albany | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Kings County, NYBrooklyn moving costs | 640 ±192 | ≈ 357 mi to Brooklyn | $1,607 – $2,142 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Niagara County, NY (about 3,828), Monroe County, NY (about 1,397) and Kings County, NY (about 1,354). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 2,168), Pennsylvania (about 1,552) and Texas (about 1,412); the largest flows in come from Pennsylvania (about 1,008), Florida (about 1,001) and Texas (about 753).
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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Grand Island, NY?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Grand Island itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tonawanda, Kenmore, Buffalo, Niagara Falls 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 Grand Island?
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 Grand Island to Philadelphia, PA (about 337 miles) is $1,517 – $2,022 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Grand Island?
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 Grand Island, NY?
1 carrier registered in Grand Island holds interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Grand Island 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. 7 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Grand Island passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 72 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 46 vehicle inspections (6.5%), 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.