Licensed Movers in Amherst, OH
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Amherst 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 Amherst to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Amherst
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Amherst and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 41 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 3,453 people a year move to Lorain County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Amherst
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J & R Moving & Storage Inc
8077 Leavitt Rd, OH 44001
- USDOT
- 1137662
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
Movers within 30 miles of Amherst
Nearest first, from Lorain, Elyria, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Olympian Movers | Lorain, OH | 3230765 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Every Step Seniors | Elyria, OH | 4111274 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Oblak Moving Company | Sheffield Lake, OH | 1236930 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | D and D Moving Inc | North Ridgeville, OH | 1251148 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Service Moving & Storage Inc | Brooklyn Heights, OH | 2038506 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | 404 Moving & More LLC | Avon Lake, OH | 3782905 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Asap Moving | Avon Lake, OH | 4567791 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | JM Movers LLC | Avon Lake, OH | 2467314 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks Moving | Westlake, OH | 2303123 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tripps Moving and Disposal | Columbia Station, OH | 4436179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Gentle Movers | Huron, OH | 2443127 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Firehouse Moving Company LLC | Rocky River, OH | 4028498 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Berea Moving & Storage Co | Cleveland, OH | 213414 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Carry Moving & Storage | Cleveland, OH | 4111180 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Our Priority Moving & Trucking LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4199917 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Fridrich Moving & Storage | Cleveland, OH | 1236253 | 0 drivers | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Kash Moving | Cleveland, OH | 1677634 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Ark Movers Ltd | Middleburg Heights, OH | 2515911 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | S and P Moving LLC | Lakewood, OH | 4207880 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Hampton Moving & Storage LLC | Lakewood, OH | 2991249 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | KT and Sons Moving Company LLC | Lakewood, OH | 3410231 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Pascal Moving Transport LLC | Parma Heights, OH | 4467156 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Curry's Moving and Trucking LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4041313 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Here to There Movers | Cleveland, OH | 2514079 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Dussault Moving Inc | Lakewood, OH | 1769070 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Bros Moving and Transportation | Cleveland, OH | 1763269 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Harrington Moving | Lakewood, OH | 3555584 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc | Brunswick, OH | 957456 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Parma Movers Inc | Brooklyn, OH | 1223943 | 9 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Weleski Transfer of Cleveland Inc | Brooklyn, OH | 2508132 | 8 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Cleveland's Downtown Movers | Cleveland, OH | 4144026 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Aadvanced Moving & Storage Co | Cleveland, OH | 1241773 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | American Eagle Moving Company | Parma, OH | 1192241 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Professional Relocation Systems LLC | Medina, OH | 1935102 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Local Legends Moving LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4001988 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | A to Z Moving and Driving | Parma, OH | 2555112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Elite Movers LLC | Cleveland, OH | 2443910 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Moving USA LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4513704 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Ohio City Moving & Storage Inc | Cleveland, OH | 3134191 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Apartment Mover Company | Cleveland, OH | 1041929 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Amherst
7 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 13 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 10 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 13 driver inspections (7.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving USA LLCCleveland, OH · USDOT 4513704 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Armbruster Moving & Storage IncBrunswick, OH · USDOT 957456 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| D and D Moving IncNorth Ridgeville, OH · USDOT 1251148 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Berea Moving & Storage CoCleveland, OH · USDOT 213414 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Weleski Transfer of Cleveland IncBrooklyn, OH · USDOT 2508132 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Harrington MovingLakewood, OH · USDOT 3555584 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Amherst
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 Amherst: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Amherst: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $465 – $761.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $231 – $369 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $309 – $565 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $465 – $761 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,323 – $2,035 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,635 – $2,427 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Ohio: hand movers there earn a median $18.97 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $39–$49 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Amherst: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Amherst, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 327 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,351 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 503 | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,351 | $10,580 – $14,106 | $12,166 – $16,222 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 327 | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,163 | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,270 | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 378 | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,267 | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 447 | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
Long-distance movers in Amherst
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Amherst hold it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Amherst.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | D and D Moving Inc | North Ridgeville, OH | 1251148 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tripps Moving and Disposal | Columbia Station, OH | 4436179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | | Berea Moving & Storage Co | Cleveland, OH | 213414 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Carry Moving & Storage | Cleveland, OH | 4111180 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Our Priority Moving & Trucking LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4199917 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Pascal Moving Transport LLC | Parma Heights, OH | 4467156 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | | Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc | Brunswick, OH | 957456 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Cleveland's Downtown Movers | Cleveland, OH | 4144026 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | | A to Z Moving and Driving | Parma, OH | 2555112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Moving USA LLC | Cleveland, OH | 4513704 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Apartment Mover Company | Cleveland, OH | 1041929 | 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 Ohio is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Lorain County
Amherst sits in Lorain County, OH, home to about 305,769 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 3,453 (±664) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 938 (±396) from abroad and about 9,586 (±936) from elsewhere in Ohio. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,520 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Amherst | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OHCleveland moving costs | 3,287 ±701 | ≈ 33 mi to Cleveland | $465 – $761 |
| Lucas County, OHToledo moving costs | 828 ±323 | ≈ 81 mi to Toledo | $465 – $761 |
| Erie County, OHSandusky moving costs | 546 ±205 | ≈ 29 mi to Sandusky | $465 – $761 |
| Summit County, OHAkron moving costs | 478 ±364 | ≈ 50 mi to Akron | $465 – $761 |
| Franklin County, OHColumbus moving costs | 465 ±172 | ≈ 125 mi to Columbus | $563 – $750 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cuyahoga County, OH (about 5,137), Medina County, OH (about 1,065) and Summit County, OH (about 425). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 650), Michigan (about 549) and Tennessee (about 473); the largest flows in come from New York (about 322), Michigan (about 310) and Texas (about 298).
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 Amherst 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 Ohio
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Amherst: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Amherst, OH?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Amherst itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lorain, Elyria, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville 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 Amherst?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Amherst to Chicago, IL (about 327 miles) is $1,472 – $1,962 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Amherst?
By reported fleet, Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc in Brunswick, OH, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 957456). 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 Amherst, OH?
0 carriers registered in Amherst hold interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Amherst movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Ohio is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Ohio requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 11 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Amherst passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 13 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 10 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lorain County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,453 (±664) a year from other states, about 938 (±396) from abroad and about 9,586 (±936) from elsewhere in Ohio. The largest single flow out goes to Cuyahoga County (about 3,287 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.