Licensed Movers in Merrick, NY
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Merrick 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 Merrick to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Merrick
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- 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 Merrick and 40 more work within 30 miles; 20 of the 41 can move you out of state. 21 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 8,326 people a year move to Nassau County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Merrick
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Honest Ape Movers Inc
14 Warren Place, NY 11566
- USDOT
- 1860751
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Merrick
Nearest first, from North Merrick, Freeport, Bellmore, Baldwin and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Tristate Movers Inc | North Merrick, NY | 1651563 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Freeport, NY | 2872618 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Time Moving & Storage Inc | Freeport, NY | 293895 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Time Moving Inc | Freeport, NY | 2368766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Real Time Moving | Freeport, NY | 2428295 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lov Moving & Delivery Corp | Freeport, NY | 927399 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | J&J Moving Corp | Freeport, NY | 3147544 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Professional Moving Services LLC | Bellmore, NY | 3954619 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | C A Richard's Moving Inc | Baldwin, NY | 952551 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Mel Moving and Delivery Services Inc | Baldwin, NY | 3608972 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Busy Moving Inc | Baldwin, NY | 3491613 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Triple S Moving and Delivery LLC | Baldwin, NY | 2628394 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Verity Van Lines Inc | Seaford, NY | 24880 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Progressive Moving Company Inc | Seaford, NY | 1199256 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bennett Movers | Hempstead, NY | 3733202 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Amc Transfer Inc | Oceanside, NY | 1371425 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Johnson's Moving Corp | Levittown, NY | 1555276 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Joseph Relocation Services Corp | Hempstead, NY | 2641742 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Storage Quarters Moving Co Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1377598 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | R J Johnson Moving & Storage LLC | Levittown, NY | 2288767 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tufano Family Moving & Trucking Inc | Oceanside, NY | 295626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Brother Moving Services | Hempstead, NY | 3678973 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J Johnson Jr Moving & Moving | Levittown, NY | 1737091 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dayal Moving & Delivery | Hempstead, NY | 2345613 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Happy Dad Moving & Storage Corp | Hempstead, NY | 4246253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Always Reliable Moving & Cleanouts LLC | Lynbrook, NY | 4220402 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Santini Movers | East Rockaway, NY | 19779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | On the Ball Moving | East Rockaway, NY | 1568636 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Agile Moving Systems LLC | Massapequa Park, NY | 2278366 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Arrow Transfer & Storage Inc | Westbury, NY | 910961 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | LM & Sons Moving and Storage | Amityville, NY | 1660300 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | We Take Pride Movers | Garden City, NY | 4494667 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | PTF Relocation Services | Garden City, NY | 2443674 | 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 | Durnan Movers LLC | Westbury, NY | 3154692 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Molloy Moving & Storage | Farmingdale, NY | 241034 | 33 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi |  | Advance Relocation & Storage Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 357929 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 3941370 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bates Brothers Moving & Trucking Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 486162 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Umc Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 656081 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Merrick
21 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 149 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 49 vehicle inspections (20.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 149 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Arrow Transfer & Storage IncWestbury, NY · USDOT 910961 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
| 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 Merrick
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 Merrick: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Merrick: 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 Merrick: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Merrick, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 114 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,879 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,879 | $12,956 – $17,274 | $14,899 – $19,865 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 857 | $3,857 – $5,142 | $4,435 – $5,913 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,623 | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,676 | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 258 | $1,161 – $1,548 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,279 | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 114 | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 889 | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
Long-distance movers in Merrick
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Merrick hold it and 20 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Merrick.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Tristate Movers Inc | North Merrick, NY | 1651563 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Freeport, NY | 2872618 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Time Moving & Storage Inc | Freeport, NY | 293895 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Time Moving Inc | Freeport, NY | 2368766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Lov Moving & Delivery Corp | Freeport, NY | 927399 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Busy Moving Inc | Baldwin, NY | 3491613 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Verity Van Lines Inc | Seaford, NY | 24880 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Amc Transfer Inc | Oceanside, NY | 1371425 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | R J Johnson Moving & Storage LLC | Levittown, NY | 2288767 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tufano Family Moving & Trucking Inc | Oceanside, NY | 295626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Happy Dad Moving & Storage Corp | Hempstead, NY | 4246253 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Santini Movers | East Rockaway, NY | 19779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Nassau County
Merrick sits in Nassau County, NY, home to about 1,341,737 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,326 (±1,118) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,855 (±701) from abroad and about 33,185 (±2,453) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 23,201 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Merrick | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County, NYRonkonkoma moving costs | 9,156 ±1,758 | ≈ 29 mi to Ronkonkoma | $515 – $845 |
| Queens County, NYQueens moving costs | 5,605 ±580 | ≈ 18 mi to Queens | $515 – $845 |
| New York County, NYNew York City moving costs | 3,494 ±841 | ≈ 28 mi to New York City | $515 – $845 |
| Kings County, NYBrooklyn moving costs | 1,804 ±318 | ≈ 24 mi to Brooklyn | $515 – $845 |
| Palm Beach County, FLWest Palm Beach moving costs | 1,499 ±348 | ≈ 1,203 mi to West Palm Beach | $5,414 – $7,218 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Queens County, NY (about 17,694), Suffolk County, NY (about 4,194) and Kings County, NY (about 3,689). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 4,541), Pennsylvania (about 2,139) and North Carolina (about 1,767); the largest flows in come from California (about 1,197), Pennsylvania (about 1,130) and Florida (about 961).
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 Merrick 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 Merrick: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Merrick, NY?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Merrick itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Merrick, Freeport, Bellmore, Baldwin 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 Merrick?
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 Merrick to Philadelphia, PA (about 114 miles) is $513 – $684 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Merrick?
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 Merrick, NY?
0 carriers registered in Merrick hold interstate operating authority, and 20 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 Merrick 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. 20 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Merrick passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 21 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 149 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 49 vehicle inspections (20.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Nassau County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,326 (±1,118) a year from other states, about 4,855 (±701) from abroad and about 33,185 (±2,453) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Suffolk County (about 9,156 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.