Licensed Movers in New York City, NY
45 household-goods carriers are registered in New York City 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 New York City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New York City
- 45
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 42
- of 85 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
45 licensed movers are registered in New York City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 42 of the 85 can move you out of state. 37 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 59,581 people a year move to New York County from other states (Census).
Movers based in New York City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Piece of Cake Moving
Legal name: Piece of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
321 East 3Rd Street Apartment 2A, NY 10009
- USDOT
- 3066988
- MC number
- MC58659
- Fleet
- 340 trucks · 360 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Roadway Moving
Legal name: Roadway Movers Inc
1135 Bronx River Avenue, NY 10472
- USDOT
- 1854436
- MC number
- MC671325
- Fleet
- 190 trucks · 200 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Big John's Moving Inc
1602 1St Avenue, NY 10028
- USDOT
- 331030
- MC number
- MC220901
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 1988
- 4
1961
Legal name: Arthur Werner Moving & Storage Inc
241 E 86Th Street Suite 2C, NY 10028
- USDOT
- 175265
- MC number
- MC70691
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 5
Globe Storage & Moving Company Inc
665 Broadway-Suite 301, NY 10012
- USDOT
- 6451
- MC number
- MC24322
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 6
Eagle Transfer Corporation
Legal name: Eagle Transfer Corp
352 7Th Ave Rm 1505, NY 10001
- USDOT
- 117357
- MC number
- MC566344
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 7
A Plus Moving & Storage LLC
455 W 37Th St Apt 501, NY 10018
- USDOT
- 3379227
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 8
Central Moving & Storage Co Inc
499 Seventh Ave Suite 17N, NY 10018
- USDOT
- 1060493
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 9
Upstairs Downstairs Moving
Legal name: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Inc
157 W 124Th Street, NY 10027
- USDOT
- 916296
- MC number
- MC752670
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 10
Summer Moving Corp
3 Columbus Circle, NY 10019
- USDOT
- 4008761
- MC number
- MC1532977
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  | Scanio Movers Inc | 537054 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 | Apartment Movers Inc | 1251876 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 |  | Going Art Movers Inc | 1146722 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 | Hudson Moving & Storage Inc | 586284 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 |  | Auer's Moving & Rigging Company Inc | 641323 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 | Montia Movers | 1672770 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 |  | Octomovers | 2947245 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 | Luxury Moving Systems | 1834984 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 19 | Boss Movers NYC LLC | 4108085 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 20 | Movers Almanzar Corp | 3920035 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 21 | Yellow Moving Trucks Inc | 873366 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 | H & M Moving Inc | 1549335 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 23 | Brave New World Moving & Storage LLC | 1561084 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 24 | Xpress Moving & Delivery LLC | 2468882 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 25 | Samson Moving of NY | 2488917 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 26 |  | New York Nomads | 3001043 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 | Right Price Moving Inc | 3521332 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 28 | Clearskiis Moving & Storage | 2081230 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 29 | Orange Truck Movers | 3208779 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 | Melticulous Moving Services LLC | 4065515 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 31 | A Reliable Moving and Storage Inc | 651157 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 32 | Muuv Movers LLC | 3714114 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 33 | Threemoverscom | 1375666 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 34 | R&R Movers Corp | 2497310 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 35 | America Movers | 2555968 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 36 | Sonic Movers | 1639141 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 37 | Sonicmovers | 1639501 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 38 |  | Air Sea Land Shipping & Moving Inc | 1701382 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 39 | Hannibal's Moving | 1706455 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 40 |  | Kushner Moving Group | 3354482 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 41 | Rafael Tejada | 2254330 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 42 | 1st Ave Moving Inc | 3750803 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 43 | Solid Movers NYC | 2348138 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 44 | My Reliable Mover Inc | 2367354 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 45 | Two Men and A Van NYC Movers | 3824117 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of New York City
Nearest first, from Jersey City, Brooklyn, Bklyn, Hoboken and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Moving Relo | Jersey City, NJ | 2917191 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | WG Moving Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 2447423 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Alpha Moving and Storage | Jersey City, NJ | 2047066 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Excellent Quality Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 1452479 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Moishe's Moving Systems LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 587098 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 mi | Rabbit Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 2988028 | 8 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Blue Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 2971486 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Movers Not Shakers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1124999 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Sven Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 3615905 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Rainbow Movers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1118590 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Rubinstein Moving & Storage Corp | Brooklyn, NY | 4493869 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Green City Movers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 2449113 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4448660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | MMS Moving Services LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4485376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Keep It Moving Logistics Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 2589385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | State to State Moving Lond Distance Expert | Jersey City, NJ | 3767999 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Enterprise Van Lines Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 1742369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Patel Moving LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4330149 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Starline Moving & Storage LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 3450534 | 1 truck | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Rubinstein's Moving & Storage | Brooklyn, NY | 3280483 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Souleymane Traore | Bklyn, NY | 3527077 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi |  | Zeromax Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 3224565 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi |  | Diamond Hands Moving & Storage LLC | Brooklyn, NY | 3627176 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Signature Relocations LLC | Brooklyn, NY | 2579482 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Crown Moving LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4237658 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Madison Movers | Jersey City, NJ | 4401968 | 0 trucks | Within NJ | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Superb Moving Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 2572365 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | S & A Movers Inc | Hoboken, NJ | 2980927 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | E Square Moving & Storage Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 3840456 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Flex Moving Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 3610638 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Tim's Last Minute Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 3197454 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Stride Movers NYC LLC | Brooklyn, NY | 3749883 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Avant-Garde Moving & Storage Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 3579996 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Ola Moving LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 4410283 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Sven Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 4522365 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Bestway Moving Systems Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1358032 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Hanseatic Moving Services LLC | Hoboken, NJ | 1938387 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Fast and Good Movers LLC | Brooklyn, NY | 3512917 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Williamsburg Moving and Storage LLC | Brooklyn, NY | 1636843 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | 1800-Smallmoves | Brooklyn, NY | 1916674 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near New York City
37 of the 85 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 805 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 59 of 544 vehicle inspections (10.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 96 of 804 driver inspections (11.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Excellent Quality MoversBrooklyn, NY · USDOT 1452479 | 23 | 0 of 18 | 1 of 23 |
| WG Moving IncJersey City, NJ · USDOT 2447423 | 20 | 2 of 16 | 0 of 20 |
| S & A Movers IncHoboken, NJ · USDOT 2980927 | 19 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 19 |
| Avant-Garde Moving & Storage IncBrooklyn, NY · USDOT 3579996 | 16 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in New York City
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$55 per mover per hour in New York in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $845 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,560. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,022 – $1,362 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The New York City cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in New York City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 20 carriers registered in New York City hold it and 22 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the New York City cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Piece of Cake Moving | 3066988 | 340 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | | Roadway Moving | 1854436 | 190 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Big John's Moving Inc | 331030 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 | | 1961 | 175265 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 | | Globe Storage & Moving Company Inc | 6451 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 | Eagle Transfer Corporation | 117357 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 | Upstairs Downstairs Moving | 916296 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 | | Summer Moving Corp | 4008761 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 | | Scanio Movers Inc | 537054 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 | | Going Art Movers Inc | 1146722 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 | Hudson Moving & Storage Inc | 586284 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | | Auer's Moving & Rigging Company Inc | 641323 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | WG Moving Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 2447423 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Alpha Moving and Storage | Jersey City, NJ | 2047066 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Excellent Quality Movers | Brooklyn, NY | 1452479 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | | Moishe's Moving Systems LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 587098 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 mi | | Blue Moving | Brooklyn, NY | 2971486 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Movers Not Shakers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1124999 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | | Rainbow Movers Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1118590 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4448660 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | MMS Moving Services LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4485376 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Keep It Moving Logistics Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 2589385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Enterprise Van Lines Inc | Jersey City, NJ | 1742369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Patel Moving LLC | Jersey City, NJ | 4330149 | 1 truck | 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 out of New York County
New York City is in New York County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 71,483 people a year leaving New York County for another state, most often for New Jersey (about 13,170), California (about 12,130) and Florida (about 6,170), while about 59,581 (±2,536) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a New York City 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 New York City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in New York City, NY?
45 household-goods carriers are registered in New York City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Jersey City, Brooklyn, Bklyn, Hoboken and nearby). All 85 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in New York City?
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 New York City to Washington, DC (227 miles) is $1,022 – $1,362 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near New York City?
By reported fleet, Piece of Cake Moving in New York City, NY, with 340 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3066988). 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 New York City, NY?
20 carriers registered in New York City hold interstate operating authority, and 22 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 New York City 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. 42 of the 85 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near New York City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 37 of the 85 movers listed here were inspected, 805 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 59 of 544 vehicle inspections (10.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to New York County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 59,581 (±2,536) a year from other states, about 28,584 (±2,087) from abroad and about 39,140 (±2,219) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Kings County (about 21,743 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.