Licensed Movers in Watertown, NY
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Watertown with the FMCSA, and 1 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 Watertown to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Watertown
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 9 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Watertown and 1 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 9 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 7,340 people a year move to Jefferson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Watertown
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Livingston Moving and Storage
Legal name: RRB Inc
21207 State Route 12F, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1541164
- MC number
- MC847114
- Fleet
- 22 trucks · 22 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Pinnacle Moving & Storage Inc
26206 State Route 37, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1541170
- MC number
- MC1579788
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 3
Renaissance Moving and Storage
26206 State Route 37, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1541167
- MC number
- MC1579808
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 4
Fisk Van Lines of Upstate New York
18841 Us Rt 11, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1847470
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 5
North Country Moving & Storage
21207 Coffeen St Rt 12F, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1902519
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 6
1000 Islands Moving & Storage
21207 Coffeen St Rt 12F, NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1902516
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 7
Bay Moving & Storage
NY 13601
- USDOT
- 1137497
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
- 8
JPL Moving
NY 13601
- USDOT
- 3968209
- MC number
- MC1482190
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Watertown
Nearest first, from Antwerp and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mi | Pt Movers | Antwerp, NY | 4281037 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Watertown
2 of the 9 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 25 vehicle inspections (12.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 30 driver inspections (6.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Moving and StorageWatertown, NY · USDOT 1541164 | 28 | 2 of 23 | 2 of 28 |
| Pinnacle Moving & Storage IncWatertown, NY · USDOT 1541170 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Watertown
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 Watertown: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Watertown: 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 Watertown: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Watertown, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 286 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,735 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 286 | $1,287 – $1,716 | $1,480 – $1,973 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,735 | $12,308 – $16,410 | $14,154 – $18,871 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 711 | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,591 | $7,160 – $9,546 | $8,233 – $10,978 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,690 | $7,605 – $10,140 | $8,746 – $11,661 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 415 | $1,868 – $2,490 | $2,148 – $2,863 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,493 | $6,719 – $8,958 | $7,726 – $10,302 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 327 | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
Long-distance movers in Watertown
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Watertown hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Watertown.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livingston Moving and Storage | 1541164 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | JPL Moving | 3968209 | 0 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 Jefferson County
Watertown sits in Jefferson County, NY, home to about 109,516 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,340 (±745) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,577 (±357) from abroad and about 3,346 (±673) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,692 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Watertown | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County, TXEl Paso moving costs | 390 ±288 | ≈ 2,162 mi to El Paso | $9,729 – $12,972 |
| Erie County, NYBuffalo moving costs | 388 ±392* | ≈ 194 mi to Buffalo | $873 – $1,164 |
| Pierce County, WATacoma moving costs | 377 ±291 | ≈ 2,596 mi to Tacoma | $11,682 – $15,576 |
| Kings County, NYBrooklyn moving costs | 374 ±176 | ≈ 293 mi to Brooklyn | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Liberty County, GAHinesville moving costs | 340 ±221 | ≈ 1,043 mi to Hinesville | $4,694 – $6,258 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Lewis County, NY (about 585), El Paso County, CO (about 540) and St. Lawrence County, NY (about 532). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,318), Georgia (about 1,059) and Alabama (about 707); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 1,222), North Carolina (about 733) and Colorado (about 582).
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 Watertown 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 Watertown: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Watertown, NY?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Watertown itself on the FMCSA register, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Antwerp and nearby). All 9 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Watertown?
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 Watertown to New York City, NY (about 286 miles) is $1,287 – $1,716 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Watertown?
By reported fleet, Livingston Moving and Storage in Watertown, NY, with 22 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1541164). 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 Watertown, NY?
2 carriers registered in Watertown hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Watertown 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. 2 of the 9 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Watertown passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 9 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 25 vehicle inspections (12.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jefferson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,340 (±745) a year from other states, about 1,577 (±357) from abroad and about 3,346 (±673) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to El Paso County (about 390 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.