Licensed Movers in Melville, NY
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Melville 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 Melville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Melville
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Melville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 42 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 9,793 people a year move to Suffolk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Melville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pony Express Moving
21 Scott Dr, NY 11747
- USDOT
- 4199353
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 2
The Beast Movers Inc
19 Scott Dr, NY 11747
- USDOT
- 3297515
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Melville
Nearest first, from Huntington Station, Plainview, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | First Nation Moving System Inc | Huntington Station, NY | 1059024 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Call My Mover | Plainview, NY | 4282969 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Newton Moving & Storage | Old Bethpage, NY | 1849226 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pac-King Moving Inc | Huntington Station, NY | 1222044 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Belle Moving Inc | Plainview, NY | 2927395 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Daly Moving Inc | Old Bethpage, NY | 1457436 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Molloy Moving & Storage | Farmingdale, NY | 241034 | 33 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi |  | Advance Relocation & Storage Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 357929 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 3941370 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bates Brothers Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 486162 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Umc Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 656081 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Keating Moving and Storage Inc | Woodbury, NY | 1434034 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Advance Metro Movers Inc of NY | Farmingdale, NY | 1706700 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers and Cleanout Crew Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 4313469 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | P M Moving and Delivery Serv | East Farmingdale, NY | 1026294 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All American Van Lines Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 663388 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nassau World Wide Movers | West Babylon, NY | 16815 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Nassau World Wide Movers | West Babylon, NY | 1855477 | 9 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Mab Movers Inc | West Babylon, NY | 4233261 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Quality Moving and Storage Company Inc | Hicksville, NY | 1244423 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Lets Get Moving Long Island | Hicksville, NY | 4453270 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | LM & Sons Moving and Storage | Amityville, NY | 1660300 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lord's Work Moving Transportation & Delivery Service | Lindenhurst, NY | 1760929 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Johnson's Moving Corp | Levittown, NY | 1555276 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Metro Relocation Solutions Inc | Jericho, NY | 3221774 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | R J Johnson Moving & Storage LLC | Levittown, NY | 2288767 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | White Brothers Transfer Inc | East Northport, NY | 1631676 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Smart Choice Moving and Trucking Inc | Amityville, NY | 1647258 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | J Johnson Jr Moving & Moving | Levittown, NY | 1737091 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Agile Moving Systems LLC | Massapequa Park, NY | 2278366 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi |  | Liberty Moving & Storage Company Inc | Commack, NY | 325439 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Verity Van Lines Inc | Seaford, NY | 24880 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi |  | Hall-Lane Moving and Storage | Commack, NY | 25055 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Progressive Moving Company Inc | Seaford, NY | 1199256 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | J Perla Moving & Deliveries Incorporated | Brentwood, NY | 3035257 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Economy Moving and Trucking Inc | East Norwich, NY | 1828481 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Cj's Affordable Moving Inc | Commack, NY | 1398558 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | J and J Lucero Moving and Storage Inc | Brentwood, NY | 2405703 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | JC Movers Corp | Brentwood, NY | 3867678 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | 1st USA Moving & Storage Inc | Brentwood, NY | 1820176 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Melville
19 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 153 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 60 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 153 driver inspections (12.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Moving & Storage Company IncCommack, NY · USDOT 325439 | 27 | 6 of 19 | 2 of 27 |
| Bates Brothers Moving & Trucking IncFarmingdale, NY · USDOT 486162 | 26 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 26 |
| Moving & Trucking IncFarmingdale, NY · USDOT 3941370 | 19 | 1 of 4 | 5 of 19 |
| Advance Relocation & Storage IncFarmingdale, NY · USDOT 357929 | 15 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 15 |
| Verity Van Lines IncSeaford, NY · USDOT 24880 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
| LM & Sons Moving and StorageAmityville, NY · USDOT 1660300 | 10 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Melville
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 Melville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Melville: 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 Melville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Melville, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 37 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,887 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 37 | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,887 | $12,992 – $17,322 | $14,940 – $19,920 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 864 | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,635 | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,688 | $7,596 – $10,128 | $8,735 – $11,647 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 271 | $1,220 – $1,626 | $1,402 – $1,870 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,291 | $5,810 – $7,746 | $6,681 – $8,908 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 127 | $572 – $762 | $657 – $876 |
Long-distance movers in Melville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Melville hold it and 17 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Melville.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | First Nation Moving System Inc | Huntington Station, NY | 1059024 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | | Call My Mover | Plainview, NY | 4282969 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Newton Moving & Storage | Old Bethpage, NY | 1849226 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Molloy Moving & Storage | Farmingdale, NY | 241034 | 33 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | | Advance Relocation & Storage Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 357929 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 3941370 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bates Brothers Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 486162 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Umc Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 656081 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nassau World Wide Movers | West Babylon, NY | 16815 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Mab Movers Inc | West Babylon, NY | 4233261 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Quality Moving and Storage Company Inc | Hicksville, NY | 1244423 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | LM & Sons Moving and Storage | Amityville, NY | 1660300 | 6 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 Suffolk County
Melville sits in Suffolk County, NY, home to about 1,468,037 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 9,793 (±1,055) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 5,115 (±723) from abroad and about 26,993 (±2,789) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,875 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Melville | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County, NYFreeport moving costs | 4,194 ±573 | ≈ 15 mi to Freeport | $515 – $845 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 2,385 ±479 | ≈ 37 mi to New York City | $515 – $845 |
| Queens County, NYQueens moving costs | 2,261 ±518 | ≈ 28 mi to Queens | $515 – $845 |
| Palm Beach County, FLWest Palm Beach moving costs | 1,087 ±328 | ≈ 1,216 mi to West Palm Beach | $5,472 – $7,296 |
| Kings County, NYBrooklyn moving costs | 1,002 ±343 | ≈ 35 mi to Brooklyn | $515 – $845 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Nassau County, NY (about 9,156), Queens County, NY (about 6,641) and Kings County, NY (about 3,066). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 6,422), North Carolina (about 2,786) and Pennsylvania (about 2,682); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 1,603), New Jersey (about 1,205) and Connecticut (about 701).
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 Melville 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 Melville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Melville, NY?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Melville itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Huntington Station, Plainview, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Melville?
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 Melville to Philadelphia, PA (about 127 miles) is $572 – $762 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Melville?
By reported fleet, Molloy Moving & Storage in Farmingdale, NY, with 33 trucks on its filing (USDOT 241034). 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 Melville, NY?
0 carriers registered in Melville hold interstate operating authority, and 17 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 Melville 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Melville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 153 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 60 vehicle inspections (18.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Suffolk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 9,793 (±1,055) a year from other states, about 5,115 (±723) from abroad and about 26,993 (±2,789) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Nassau County (about 4,194 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.