Licensed Movers in Kingston, NY
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Kingston with the FMCSA, and 30 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 Kingston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kingston
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 34 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 Kingston and 30 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 34 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 2,038 people a year move to Ulster County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Kingston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Top Shelf Moving and Storage Inc
15-65 Deyo Street, NY 12401
- USDOT
- 3010696
- MC number
- MC28940
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Top Shelf Moving and Storage
Legal name: All Star Moving and Storage Inc
15-65 Deyo St, NY 12401
- USDOT
- 515137
- MC number
- MC261594
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 3
Brownstone Brothers Moving Inc
15-65 Deyo Street, NY 12401
- USDOT
- 562190
- MC number
- MC372216
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1994
- 4
Just Movers
Legal name: Just Movers and Storage Corp
290 Fair St Ste 11, NY 12401
- USDOT
- 1710859
- MC number
- MC627691
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
Movers within 30 miles of Kingston
Nearest first, from Kingstion, Ulster Park, Saugerties, Milan and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Allways Moving | Kingstion, NY | 3618399 | 9 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | C&R Moving | Ulster Park, NY | 1442357 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Sea's Moving | Saugerties, NY | 2091334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Up N Go Moving LLC | Milan, NY | 4027315 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Man With A Van Moving Company Inc | New Paltz, NY | 679650 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers Inc | Highland, NY | 4196012 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Friendly Shipping and Moving Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | 3510470 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Hercules Moving Heroes Inc | Palenville, NY | 4581616 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Hercules Moving Heroes Inc | Palenville, NY | 4551103 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Arnoff Moving & Storage Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | 57976 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 19 mi | Admiral Moving & Storage Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | 1694878 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Box and Roll Moving LLC | Kerhonkson, NY | 4482071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | On the Go Moving Services | Poughkeepsie, NY | 4403657 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Black Diamond Relocation LLC | Poughkeepsie, NY | 2579871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Jr Moving Co | Poughkeepsie, NY | 3981365 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Spadaccini & Son Moving Inc | Millerton, NY | 1889609 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | King City Movers LLC | Wappingers Falls, NY | 4463053 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Coast to Coast Movers Inc | Pine Bush, NY | 1030996 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Spina's Moving Services LLC | Pine Bush, NY | 4519580 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Triangle Movers Inc | Newburgh, NY | 1125320 | 7 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Finnegan's Moving and Storage | Newburgh, NY | 17724 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Hot Tub Movers Inc | Newburgh, NY | 3555369 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Whalens Movers | Newburgh, NY | 1633276 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Economy Movers Inc | Hopewell Junction, NY | 907520 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Goodman Moving LLC | Hopewell Junction, NY | 3398606 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Take-Away Moving Systems LLC | Fishkill, NY | 4547271 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Extra Help Movers | Beacon, NY | 3288772 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Upscale Movers | Salisbury, CT | 3799527 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Serenity Moving Co | Kent, CT | 3971258 | 2 trucks | Within CT | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Saler Moving & Hauling LLC | Beacon, NY | 4468893 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Kingston
14 of the 34 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 74 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 53 vehicle inspections (7.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 74 driver inspections (6.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoff Moving & Storage IncPoughkeepsie, NY · USDOT 57976 | 29 | 0 of 21 | 0 of 29 |
| Allways MovingKingstion, NY · USDOT 3618399 | 15 | 2 of 10 | 1 of 15 |
| Black Diamond Relocation LLCPoughkeepsie, NY · USDOT 2579871 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers IncHighland, NY · USDOT 4196012 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
| Triangle Movers IncNewburgh, NY · USDOT 1125320 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Man With A Van Moving Company IncNew Paltz, NY · USDOT 679650 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Kingston
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 Kingston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Kingston: 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 Kingston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Kingston, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 98 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,847 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 98 | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,847 | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,629 | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,698 | $7,641 – $10,188 | $8,787 – $11,716 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 307 | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,365 | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 174 | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
Long-distance movers in Kingston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Kingston hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Kingston.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Shelf Moving and Storage Inc | 3010696 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Top Shelf Moving and Storage | 515137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Brownstone Brothers Moving Inc | 562190 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Sea's Moving | Saugerties, NY | 2091334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Up N Go Moving LLC | Milan, NY | 4027315 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Man With A Van Moving Company Inc | New Paltz, NY | 679650 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers Inc | Highland, NY | 4196012 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Hercules Moving Heroes Inc | Palenville, NY | 4581616 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | | Arnoff Moving & Storage Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | 57976 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 19 mi | | Box and Roll Moving LLC | Kerhonkson, NY | 4482071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | On the Go Moving Services | Poughkeepsie, NY | 4403657 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Black Diamond Relocation LLC | Poughkeepsie, NY | 2579871 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Jr Moving Co | Poughkeepsie, NY | 3981365 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Finnegan's Moving and Storage | Newburgh, NY | 17724 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Hot Tub Movers Inc | Newburgh, NY | 3555369 | 3 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 Ulster County
Kingston sits in Ulster County, NY, home to about 176,752 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,038 (±629) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 512 (±153) from abroad and about 6,138 (±628) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,385 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Kingston | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County, NYPoughkeepsie moving costs | 944 ±261 | ≈ 20 mi to Poughkeepsie | $515 – $845 |
| Orange County, NYMonroe moving costs | 555 ±323 | ≈ 51 mi to Monroe | $515 – $845 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 521 ±325 | ≈ 98 mi to New York City | $515 – $845 |
| Albany County, NYAlbany moving costs | 405 ±233 | ≈ 60 mi to Albany | $515 – $845 |
| Saratoga County, NYSaratoga Springs moving costs | 321 ±280 | ≈ 93 mi to Saratoga Springs | $515 – $845 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Dutchess County, NY (about 706), Kings County, NY (about 696) and Orange County, NY (about 684). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 198), Connecticut (about 177) and Arizona (about 170); the largest flows in come from New Jersey (about 571), Florida (about 465) and Pennsylvania (about 142).
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 Kingston 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 Kingston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Kingston, NY?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Kingston itself on the FMCSA register, and 30 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Kingstion, Ulster Park, Saugerties, Milan and nearby). All 34 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Kingston?
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 Kingston to Philadelphia, PA (about 174 miles) is $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Kingston?
By reported fleet, Arnoff Moving & Storage Inc in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 57976). 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 Kingston, NY?
3 carriers registered in Kingston hold interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Kingston 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. 17 of the 34 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Kingston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 34 movers listed here were inspected, 74 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 53 vehicle inspections (7.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Ulster County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,038 (±629) a year from other states, about 512 (±153) from abroad and about 6,138 (±628) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Dutchess County (about 944 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.