Licensed Movers in Watervliet, NY
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Watervliet 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 Watervliet to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Watervliet
- 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 Watervliet and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 4,582 people a year move to Albany County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Watervliet
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tom's Moving and Stuff
1877 9Th Ave, NY 12189
- USDOT
- 3530805
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Watervliet
Nearest first, from Cohoes, Latham, Albany, Troy and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Trip Moving & Logistics LLC | Cohoes, NY | 4560871 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ambassador Local Moving Inc | Latham, NY | 1332247 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | The Careful Brothers Moving Company Inc | Cohoes, NY | 3298733 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Reliable Movers LLC | Cohoes, NY | 3832026 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Don's Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 134890 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Moving Smart Services | Albany, NY | 4415274 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M&M Reliable Delivery & Moving LLC | Albany, NY | 2167155 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | H Bosh Moving Company Inc | Albany, NY | 1297419 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Morgan the Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 3911498 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Magic Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 2587556 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Skyline Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 2487251 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alb Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 2107878 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Canadian Easy-Moving Inc | Albany, NY | 4518426 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Schaap Moving Systems Inc | Albany, NY | 31675 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | Protocol Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 3736265 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Northeast Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 1295437 | 5 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | The Blake Experience Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 4517565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Art of Living Moving | Albany, NY | 3916522 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Rokjer Brothers Moving LLC | Troy, NY | 967239 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Anything LLC | Troy, NY | 1580976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Capital Movers | Albany, NY | 1982697 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mabey's Moving & Storage Inc | Rensselaer, NY | 1218087 | 32 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Speedy Movers | Renesselaer, NY | 1539912 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Grandson's Moving Company | Albany, NY | 3414860 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moveinmovers | Rensselaer, NY | 4427641 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Five Star Moving Services Inc | Albany, NY | 1375504 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Any Day Movers | Glenmont, NY | 2574621 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Lamanna Moving & Storage LLC | Schenectady, NY | 459386 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pony Express Moving & Delivery Service | Niskayuna, NY | 1835166 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Clark Moving and Storage of Albany Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1783089 | 7 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Liedkie Moving & Storage Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1207788 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Metro Movers Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1466337 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving on Movers LLC | Cropseyville, NY | 1548451 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Perry's Moving Company | Schenectady, NY | 1383348 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Dans Moving & Trucking Co Inc | Selkirk, NY | 878559 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Courteous Movers | East Nassau, NY | 1744589 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Carry All Movers | Altamont, NY | 2014552 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Busy Bee Movers LLC | Schenectady, NY | 2783375 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Neighborhood Movers | Scotia, NY | 894110 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Perry's Moving | Schenectady, NY | 1450996 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Watervliet
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 81 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 46 vehicle inspections (26.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 81 driver inspections (9.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Don's Moving & Storage IncAlbany, NY · USDOT 134890 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Watervliet
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 Watervliet: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Watervliet: 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 Watervliet: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Watervliet, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 163 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,863 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 163 | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,863 | $12,884 – $17,178 | $14,816 – $19,755 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 831 | $3,740 – $4,986 | $4,300 – $5,734 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,667 | $7,502 – $10,002 | $8,627 – $11,502 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,744 | $7,848 – $10,464 | $9,025 – $12,034 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 369 | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,910 – $2,546 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,431 | $6,440 – $8,586 | $7,405 – $9,874 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 240 | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
Long-distance movers in Watervliet
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Watervliet hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Watervliet.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | | Don's Moving & Storage Inc | Albany, NY | 134890 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Skyline Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 2487251 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Schaap Moving Systems Inc | Albany, NY | 31675 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | Protocol Van Lines Inc | Albany, NY | 3736265 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | The Blake Experience Movers LLC | Albany, NY | 4517565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Art of Living Moving | Albany, NY | 3916522 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Anything LLC | Troy, NY | 1580976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Liedkie Moving & Storage Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1207788 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Metro Movers Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1466337 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Dans Moving & Trucking Co Inc | Selkirk, NY | 878559 | 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 Albany County
Watervliet sits in Albany County, NY, home to about 303,403 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,582 (±659) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,348 (±704) from abroad and about 16,161 (±1,297) from elsewhere in New York. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,142 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Watervliet | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County, NYTroy moving costs | 3,421 ±767 | ≈ 2 mi to Troy | $515 – $845 |
| Schenectady County, NYSchenectady moving costs | 2,286 ±578 | ≈ 16 mi to Schenectady | $515 – $845 |
| Saratoga County, NYSaratoga Springs moving costs | 1,889 ±586 | ≈ 28 mi to Saratoga Springs | $515 – $845 |
| Suffolk County, NYRonkonkoma moving costs | 563 ±276 | ≈ 159 mi to Ronkonkoma | $716 – $954 |
| Bronx County, NYBronx moving costs | 549 ±216 | ≈ 151 mi to Bronx | $680 – $906 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Rensselaer County, NY (about 2,443), Schenectady County, NY (about 1,786) and Saratoga County, NY (about 1,684). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Massachusetts (about 853), Florida (about 748) and Texas (about 725); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 914), California (about 817) and New Jersey (about 383).
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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Watervliet, NY?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Watervliet itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cohoes, Latham, Albany, Troy 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 Watervliet?
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 Watervliet to New York City, NY (about 163 miles) is $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Watervliet?
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 Watervliet, NY?
0 carriers registered in Watervliet 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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 81 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 46 vehicle inspections (26.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Albany County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,582 (±659) a year from other states, about 2,348 (±704) from abroad and about 16,161 (±1,297) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Rensselaer County (about 3,421 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.