Licensed Movers in Dayton, OH
14 household-goods carriers are registered in Dayton with the FMCSA, and 33 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 Dayton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Dayton
- 14
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 33
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 47 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
14 licensed movers are registered in Dayton and 33 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 47 can move you out of state. 16 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 Dayton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Affordablemovers Biz LLC
5675 Wadsworth Road, OH 45414
- USDOT
- 3417348
- MC number
- MC1103694
- Fleet
- 37 trucks · 48 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Lincoln Storage and Moving
Legal name: Lincoln Storage Inc
315 E 1St St, OH 45402
- USDOT
- 1008646
- MC number
- MC427385
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 3
Daniel & Son Moving
Legal name: Daniel & Son Moving LLC
989 Pruden Ave, OH 45403
- USDOT
- 1518631
- MC number
- MC908242
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 4
Dow Moving
Legal name: The Dow Street Moving Company LLC
2201 Embury Park Rd, OH 45414
- USDOT
- 3435844
- MC number
- MC1397290
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 5
Mayberrys Moving & Storage
Legal name: TBD Ventures LLC
1850 Cardington Rd, OH 45409
- USDOT
- 4426610
- MC number
- MC1741164
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 6
Richardson Moving and Storage Inc
5941 Milo Rd, OH 45414
- USDOT
- 1240701
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 7
Arpin Preferred Movers
3516 Wrightway Rd, OH 45424
- USDOT
- 1245245
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 8
Ralph Cummings Moving and Storage
Legal name: Jack Walter Sr & Glenn Robert Cummings
620 Geyer Street, OH 45405
- USDOT
- 2522559
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 9
Greater Dayton Moving & Storage Inc
3516 Wrightway Rd, OH 45424
- USDOT
- 938251
- MC number
- MC403369 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 10
Moving Mountains Hauling LLC
1659 Gummer Ave, OH 45403
- USDOT
- 4274006
- MC number
- MC1801941
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Greater Cincinnati Transfer Inc | 2044493 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 | Howards Van Lines | 1245219 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 | Miami Valley Moving and Storage Inc | 2519558 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 14 | Ruvios Moving LLC | 4449975 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Dayton
Nearest first, from Riverside, Moraine, Vandalia, Clayton and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Safe and Sound Moving Company LLC | Riverside, OH | 2518337 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Kettering Moving & Storage Inc | Moraine, OH | 3173264 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | M189726 | Vandalia, OH | 651184 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Country Wide Moving and Storage Inc | Vandalia, OH | 2037161 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Coffee Movers Inc | Clayton, OH | 512504 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Advantage Movers & Advantage Apt Movers | Centerville, OH | 2597510 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton Inc | Miamisburg, OH | 1459201 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Brandon & Sons Moving LLC | Tipp City, OH | 3214138 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Dad's Moving LLC | Miamisburg, OH | 2503853 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Legacy Moving | Xenia, OH | 4374018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Grubb Moving & Storage Inc | Troy, OH | 1074348 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Grind Nation Moving LLC | Xenia, OH | 3301700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Grubb Movers LLC | Troy, OH | 3505232 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Twin Creek Moving LLC | West Alexandria, OH | 4419597 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Manifest Moving LLC | Middletown, OH | 3050908 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Silverback Movers LLC | Springfield, OH | 4215940 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Lebanon, OH | 4025197 | 5 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Kendrick Moving & Storage | Lebanon, OH | 875493 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | We Deliver Movers | Liberty Township, OH | 2313807 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | PG Moving Solutions | Middletown, OH | 4502210 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Lily Pad Moving | Middletown, OH | 4134666 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Joes Moving for Less | Middletown, OH | 669569 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Rollins Moving and Storage Inc | Springfield, OH | 316436 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 26 mi | Piqua Transfer & Storage Company | Piqua, OH | 81418 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Showtime Relocations LLC | Piqua, OH | 3256052 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Moving U & Junk U | Springfield, OH | 3735824 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Showtime Movers Eaton | Eaton, OH | 4464501 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Unity Movers LLC | Liberty Township, OH | 3907645 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Lawrenceburg in | Hamilton, OH | 4254812 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Relocation Planners | Hamilton, OH | 3065661 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Econ-O-Transport Moving & Storage | Wilmington, OH | 617636 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | R & L Transfer Inc | Wilmington, OH | 172598 | 1 drivers | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Blueprint Movers LLC | Wilmington, OH | 5217656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Dayton
16 of the 47 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 48 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 19 of 108 driver inspections (17.6%, 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 |
| Unity Movers LLCLiberty Township, OH · USDOT 3907645 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Dayton
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in Ohio in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,206 – $1,608 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Dayton cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Dayton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Dayton hold it and 19 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Dayton cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Affordablemovers Biz LLC | 3417348 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Lincoln Storage and Moving | 1008646 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Daniel & Son Moving | 1518631 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | | Dow Moving | 3435844 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 | Moving Mountains Hauling LLC | 4274006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Safe and Sound Moving Company LLC | Riverside, OH | 2518337 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Kettering Moving & Storage Inc | Moraine, OH | 3173264 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | M189726 | Vandalia, OH | 651184 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Coffee Movers Inc | Clayton, OH | 512504 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | | Planes Moving & Storage of Dayton Inc | Miamisburg, OH | 1459201 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Brandon & Sons Moving LLC | Tipp City, OH | 3214138 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Legacy Moving | Xenia, OH | 4374018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Grind Nation Moving LLC | Xenia, OH | 3301700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Twin Creek Moving LLC | West Alexandria, OH | 4419597 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Manifest Moving LLC | Middletown, OH | 3050908 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | We Deliver Movers | Liberty Township, OH | 2313807 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | PG Moving Solutions | Middletown, OH | 4502210 | 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 out of Montgomery County
Dayton is in Montgomery County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,338 people a year leaving Montgomery County for another state, most often for Florida (about 1,463), Indiana (about 770) and Michigan (about 641), while about 11,231 (±1,238) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Dayton 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 Dayton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Dayton, OH?
14 household-goods carriers are registered in Dayton itself on the FMCSA register, and 33 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Riverside, Moraine, Vandalia, Clayton and nearby). All 47 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Dayton?
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 Dayton to Chicago, IL (about 268 miles) is $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Dayton?
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 Dayton, OH?
5 carriers registered in Dayton hold interstate operating authority, and 19 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 Dayton 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. 24 of the 47 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Dayton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 16 of the 47 movers listed here were inspected, 108 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 48 vehicle inspections (16.7%), 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.