Licensed Movers in Clayton, OH
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Clayton 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 Clayton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Clayton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- 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 Clayton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 21 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 $465 – $761 in our model. About 11,231 people a year move to Montgomery County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Clayton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Coffee Movers Inc
7561 Jacks Lane Suite A, OH 45315
- USDOT
- 512504
- MC number
- MC236180
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 36 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
Movers within 30 miles of Clayton
Nearest first, from Dayton, Vandalia, Tipp City, Moraine and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi |  | Affordablemovers Biz LLC | Dayton, OH | 3417348 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Dow Moving | Dayton, OH | 3435844 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Richardson Moving and Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 1240701 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | M189726 | Vandalia, OH | 651184 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Country Wide Moving and Storage Inc | Vandalia, OH | 2037161 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Miami Valley Moving and Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 2519558 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ruvios Moving LLC | Dayton, OH | 4449975 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ralph Cummings Moving and Storage | Dayton, OH | 2522559 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Lincoln Storage and Moving | Dayton, OH | 1008646 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Brandon & Sons Moving LLC | Tipp City, OH | 3214138 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Daniel & Son Moving | Dayton, OH | 1518631 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Arpin Preferred Movers | Dayton, OH | 1245245 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Greater Dayton Moving & Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 938251 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Mountains Hauling LLC | Dayton, OH | 4274006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Greater Cincinnati Transfer Inc | Dayton, OH | 2044493 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Howards Van Lines | Dayton, OH | 1245219 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mayberrys Moving & Storage | Dayton, OH | 4426610 | 8 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Kettering Moving & Storage Inc | Moraine, OH | 3173264 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Grubb Moving & Storage Inc | Troy, OH | 1074348 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Grubb Movers LLC | Troy, OH | 3505232 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Twin Creek Moving LLC | West Alexandria, OH | 4419597 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Safe and Sound Moving Company LLC | Riverside, OH | 2518337 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton Inc | Miamisburg, OH | 1459201 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Dad's Moving LLC | Miamisburg, OH | 2503853 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Advantage Movers & Advantage Apt Movers | Centerville, OH | 2597510 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Piqua Transfer & Storage Company | Piqua, OH | 81418 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Showtime Relocations LLC | Piqua, OH | 3256052 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Showtime Movers Eaton | Eaton, OH | 4464501 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Manifest Moving LLC | Middletown, OH | 3050908 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Silverback Movers LLC | Springfield, OH | 4215940 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Legacy Moving | Xenia, OH | 4374018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Grind Nation Moving LLC | Xenia, OH | 3301700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | We Deliver Movers | Liberty Township, OH | 2313807 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | PG Moving Solutions | Middletown, OH | 4502210 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Lily Pad Moving | Middletown, OH | 4134666 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Joes Moving for Less | Middletown, OH | 669569 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | Rollins Moving and Storage Inc | Springfield, OH | 316436 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 30 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Lebanon, OH | 4025197 | 5 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Hilling Moving & Storage Inc (Ind Corp) | Richmond, IN | 125431 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 30 mi | Kendrick Moving & Storage | Lebanon, OH | 875493 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Clayton
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 96 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 41 vehicle inspections (14.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 96 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Showtime Relocations LLCPiqua, OH · USDOT 3256052 | 16 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 16 |
| Affordablemovers Biz LLCDayton, OH · USDOT 3417348 | 8 | 0 of 3 | 5 of 8 |
| Dow MovingDayton, OH · USDOT 3435844 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 5 of 6 |
| Rollins Moving and Storage IncSpringfield, OH · USDOT 316436 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Coffee Movers IncClayton, OH · USDOT 512504 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Clayton
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 Clayton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Clayton: 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 Clayton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Clayton, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 258 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,219 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 637 | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,219 | $9,986 – $13,314 | $11,483 – $15,311 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 258 | $1,161 – $1,548 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 989 | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,092 | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 460 | $2,070 – $2,760 | $2,381 – $3,174 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,169 | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 566 | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
Long-distance movers in Clayton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Clayton holds it and 20 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Clayton.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee Movers Inc | 512504 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | | Affordablemovers Biz LLC | Dayton, OH | 3417348 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | | Dow Moving | Dayton, OH | 3435844 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | M189726 | Vandalia, OH | 651184 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Lincoln Storage and Moving | Dayton, OH | 1008646 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Brandon & Sons Moving LLC | Tipp City, OH | 3214138 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Daniel & Son Moving | Dayton, OH | 1518631 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Mountains Hauling LLC | Dayton, OH | 4274006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Kettering Moving & Storage Inc | Moraine, OH | 3173264 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Twin Creek Moving LLC | West Alexandria, OH | 4419597 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Safe and Sound Moving Company LLC | Riverside, OH | 2518337 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | | Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton Inc | Miamisburg, OH | 1459201 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Piqua Transfer & Storage Company | Piqua, OH | 81418 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Montgomery County
Clayton sits in Montgomery County, OH, home to about 524,399 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 11,231 (±1,238) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,092 (±403) from abroad and about 16,065 (±1,186) from elsewhere in Ohio. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,338 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Clayton | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County, OHXenia moving costs | 4,376 ±801 | ≈ 28 mi to Xenia | $465 – $761 |
| Warren County, OHLebanon moving costs | 2,134 ±524 | ≈ 36 mi to Lebanon | $465 – $761 |
| Miami County, OHTipp City moving costs | 1,607 ±482 | ≈ 12 mi to Tipp City | $465 – $761 |
| Hamilton County, OHCincinnati moving costs | 1,470 ±334 | ≈ 63 mi to Cincinnati | $465 – $761 |
| Franklin County, OHColumbus moving costs | 1,377 ±352 | ≈ 82 mi to Columbus | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Greene County, OH (about 3,692), Butler County, OH (about 1,677) and Warren County, OH (about 1,600). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 1,463), Indiana (about 770) and Michigan (about 641); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 951), Florida (about 792) and California (about 757).
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 Clayton 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 Clayton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Clayton, OH?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Clayton itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dayton, Vandalia, Tipp City, Moraine 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 Clayton?
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 Clayton to Chicago, IL (about 258 miles) is $1,161 – $1,548 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Clayton?
By reported fleet, Affordablemovers Biz LLC in Dayton, OH, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3417348). 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 Clayton, OH?
1 carrier registered in Clayton holds interstate operating authority, and 20 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 Clayton 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. 21 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Clayton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 96 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 41 vehicle inspections (14.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Montgomery County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,231 (±1,238) a year from other states, about 2,092 (±403) from abroad and about 16,065 (±1,186) from elsewhere in Ohio. The largest single flow out goes to Greene County (about 4,376 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.