Licensed Movers in Niskayuna, NY
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Niskayuna
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- 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 Niskayuna and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 41 can move you out of state. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 2,593 people a year move to Schenectady County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Niskayuna
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pony Express Moving & Delivery Service
NY 12309
- USDOT
- 1835166
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of Niskayuna
Nearest first, from Schenectady, Albany, Latham, Scotia and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Lamanna Moving & Storage LLC | Schenectady, NY | 459386 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | Perry's Moving Company | Schenectady, NY | 1383348 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Clark Moving and Storage of Albany Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1783089 | 7 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Liedkie Moving & Storage Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1207788 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Metro Movers Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1466337 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Schaap Moving Systems Inc | Albany, NY | 31675 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | Protocol Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 3736265 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Northeast Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 1295437 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | The Blake Experience Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 4517565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Art of Living Moving | Albany, NY | 3916522 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ambassador Local Moving Inc | Latham, NY | 1332247 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Neighborhood Movers | Scotia, NY | 894110 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Capital Movers | Albany, NY | 1982697 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Busy Bee Movers LLC | Schenectady, NY | 2783375 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Trip Moving & Logistics LLC | Cohoes, NY | 4560871 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | The Careful Brothers Moving Company Inc | Cohoes, NY | 3298733 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Reliable Movers LLC | Cohoes, NY | 3832026 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Perry's Moving | Schenectady, NY | 1450996 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Five Star Moving Services Inc | Albany, NY | 1375504 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | M&M Reliable Delivery & Moving LLC | Albany, NY | 2167155 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | H Bosh Moving Company Inc | Albany, NY | 1297419 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Morgan the Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 3911498 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Magic Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 2587556 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Tom's Moving and Stuff | Watervliet, NY | 3530805 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Carry All Movers | Altamont, NY | 2014552 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Smart Services | Albany, NY | 4415274 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Don's Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 134890 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Skyline Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 2487251 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Alb Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 2107878 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Canadian Easy-Moving Inc | Albany, NY | 4518426 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Grandson's Moving Company | Albany, NY | 3414860 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Arnoff Moving & Storage | Malta, NY | 1041699 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Mabey's Moving & Storage Inc | Rensselaer, NY | 1218087 | 32 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Rokjer Brothers Moving LLC | Troy, NY | 967239 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Speedy Movers | Renesselaer, NY | 1539912 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Moving Anything LLC | Troy, NY | 1580976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Moveinmovers | Rensselaer, NY | 4427641 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Any Day Movers | Glenmont, NY | 2574621 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mingo's Moving | Amsterdam, NY | 2404877 | 4 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | David Sowle | Amsterdam, NY | 884966 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Niskayuna
15 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 134 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 14 of 77 vehicle inspections (18.2%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 134 driver inspections (7.5%, 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 & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
| Clark Moving and Storage of Albany IncSchenectady, NY · USDOT 1783089 | 21 | 1 of 12 | 1 of 21 |
| Mabey's Moving & Storage IncRensselaer, NY · USDOT 1218087 | 16 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 16 |
| Protocol Van Lines IncAlbany, NY · USDOT 3736265 | 14 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 14 |
| Schaap Moving Systems IncAlbany, NY · USDOT 31675 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 11 |
| Liedkie Moving & Storage IncSchenectady, NY · USDOT 1207788 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Niskayuna
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 Niskayuna: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Niskayuna: 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 Niskayuna: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Niskayuna, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 169 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,852 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 169 | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,852 | $12,834 – $17,112 | $14,759 – $19,679 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 821 | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,660 | $7,470 – $9,960 | $8,590 – $11,454 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,738 | $7,821 – $10,428 | $8,994 – $11,992 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 369 | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,910 – $2,546 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,434 | $6,453 – $8,604 | $7,421 – $9,895 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 242 | $1,089 – $1,452 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
Long-distance movers in Niskayuna
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Niskayuna hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Niskayuna.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | Liedkie Moving & Storage Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1207788 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Metro Movers Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1466337 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Schaap Moving Systems Inc | Albany, NY | 31675 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | Protocol Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 3736265 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | The Blake Experience Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 4517565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Art of Living Moving | Albany, NY | 3916522 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | Don's Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 134890 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Skyline Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 2487251 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | Arnoff Moving & Storage | Malta, NY | 1041699 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Moving Anything LLC | Troy, NY | 1580976 | 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 to and from Schenectady County
Niskayuna sits in Schenectady County, NY, home to about 153,277 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,593 (±649) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 710 (±263) from abroad and about 5,444 (±830) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,170 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Niskayuna | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County, NYAlbany moving costs | 1,786 ±543 | ≈ 15 mi to Albany | $515 – $845 |
| Saratoga County, NYSaratoga Springs moving costs | 1,473 ±427 | ≈ 22 mi to Saratoga Springs | $515 – $845 |
| Rensselaer County, NYTroy moving costs | 552 ±202 | ≈ 14 mi to Troy | $515 – $845 |
| Strafford County, NHDurham moving costs | 239 ±248* | ≈ 177 mi to Durham | $797 – $1,062 |
| Polk County, FLLakeland moving costs | 221 ±258* | ≈ 1,299 mi to Lakeland | $5,846 – $7,794 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Albany County, NY (about 2,286), Saratoga County, NY (about 1,104) and Essex County, NJ (about 316). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 375), Texas (about 316) and Massachusetts (about 285); the largest flows in come from New Jersey (about 450), Massachusetts (about 389) and Connecticut (about 279).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Niskayuna, NY?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Niskayuna itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Schenectady, Albany, Latham, Scotia 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 Niskayuna?
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 Niskayuna to New York City, NY (about 169 miles) is $761 – $1,014 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Niskayuna?
By reported fleet, Mabey's Moving & Storage Inc in Rensselaer, NY, with 32 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1218087). 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 Niskayuna, NY?
0 carriers registered in Niskayuna hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Niskayuna 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. 10 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Niskayuna passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 15 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 134 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 14 of 77 vehicle inspections (18.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Schenectady County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,593 (±649) a year from other states, about 710 (±263) from abroad and about 5,444 (±830) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Albany County (about 1,786 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.