Licensed Movers in Grove City, OH
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Grove City 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 Grove City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Grove City
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Grove City and 40 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 43 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 28,523 people a year move to Franklin County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Grove City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
E E Ward Moving & Storage Co LLC
2235 Southwest Blvd Ste A, OH 43123
- USDOT
- 1222904
- MC number
- MC612134
- Fleet
- 20 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
Bond Strong Moving & Hauling LLC
2403 Maribeth Place, OH 43123
- USDOT
- 4312564
- MC number
- MC1681148 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Et Moving Made Easy LLC
3520 Park St, OH 43123
- USDOT
- 4335250
- MC number
- MC1693134
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Grove City
Nearest first, from Columbus, Hilliard, Hillard and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | 3 Son's Hauling & Moving LLC | Columbus, OH | 4295326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Moving & Storage | Columbus, OH | 1239401 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Copley Moving Inc | Columbus, OH | 1235104 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hernandez Moving Services | Columbus, OH | 4541954 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Hernandez Moving Services | Columbus, OH | 4274874 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Single Dads Moving Service LLC | Columbus, OH | 2508472 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Fast Van Lines | Columbus, OH | 4381470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dba A2B Movers | Columbus, OH | 4166283 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Planes Moving & Storage Company of Columbus | Columbus, OH | 1458935 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi |  | Premier Office Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 1121377 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | Integrity First Moving | Columbus, OH | 2107242 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | My Guy Movers | Columbus, OH | 4394245 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pink Octopus Moving Co | Columbus, OH | 4446479 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Black Tie Moving Columbus LLC | Columbus, OH | 3076052 | 14 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Integrity Moving & Mobile Storage LLC | Columbus, OH | 1343775 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Roadrunner Deliveries | Columbus, OH | 2819461 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | My Buddies Moving | Columbus, OH | 4520601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Black Tie Moving Cincinnati LLC | Columbus, OH | 3076043 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Black Tie Moving Cleveland LLC | Columbus, OH | 3076047 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A2B Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 4509309 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | LLC | Columbus, OH | 4173773 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Hunks Moving | Columbus, OH | 4045556 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Custom Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 1029200 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Lieutenant LLC | Columbus, OH | 4027610 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ready to Go Moving LLC | Columbus, OH | 3360215 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Columbus LLC | Hilliard, OH | 2091186 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Guardian Relocation of Ohio | Columbus, OH | 595681 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Aim Moving Services | Columbus, OH | 3104880 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Silver Bullets Moving LLC | Columbus, OH | 4546769 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | High Level Moving LLC | Hillard, OH | 4385647 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Whitners Moving LLC | Hilliard, OH | 3698257 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Go Premier Moving | Columbus, OH | 4547394 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Faith Movers | Columbus, OH | 3573625 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Big Scarlet Moving LLC | Columbus, OH | 3837868 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving General LLC | Columbus, OH | 3625861 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Aaron Allen Moving | Columbus, OH | 365598 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Cornerstone Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 4561697 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Accelerated Laboratory Logistics | Columbus, OH | 1241478 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Greater Columbus Transfer Inc | Columbus, OH | 1000893 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Budget Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 1302353 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Grove City
11 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 23 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 23 driver inspections (21.7%, 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. 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Laboratory LogisticsColumbus, OH · USDOT 1241478 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Premier Office Movers LLCColumbus, OH · USDOT 1121377 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| E E Ward Moving & Storage Co LLCGrove City, OH · USDOT 1222904 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| American Moving & StorageColumbus, OH · USDOT 1239401 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Planes Moving & Storage Company of ColumbusColumbus, OH · USDOT 1458935 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Columbus LLCHilliard, OH · USDOT 2091186 | 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 Grove City
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 Grove City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Grove City: 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 Grove City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Grove City, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 319 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,295 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 562 | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,295 | $10,328 – $13,770 | $11,877 – $15,836 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 319 | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,056 | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,149 | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 386 | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,154 | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 490 | $2,205 – $2,940 | $2,536 – $3,381 |
Long-distance movers in Grove City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Grove City holds it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Grove City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Et Moving Made Easy LLC | 4335250 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | 3 Son's Hauling & Moving LLC | Columbus, OH | 4295326 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Moving & Storage | Columbus, OH | 1239401 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Fast Van Lines | Columbus, OH | 4381470 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dba A2B Movers | Columbus, OH | 4166283 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Planes Moving & Storage Company of Columbus | Columbus, OH | 1458935 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | | Premier Office Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 1121377 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | My Guy Movers | Columbus, OH | 4394245 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Integrity Moving & Mobile Storage LLC | Columbus, OH | 1343775 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | My Buddies Moving | Columbus, OH | 4520601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Custom Movers LLC | Columbus, OH | 1029200 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Columbus LLC | Hilliard, OH | 2091186 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Aim Moving Services | Columbus, OH | 3104880 | 3 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 Ohio is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Franklin County
Grove City sits in Franklin County, OH, home to about 1,286,678 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 28,523 (±2,317) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 9,190 (±1,489) from abroad and about 38,317 (±2,060) from elsewhere in Ohio. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 29,627 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Grove City | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County, OHDelaware moving costs | 6,743 ±1,168 | ≈ 32 mi to Delaware | $465 – $761 |
| Licking County, OHPataskala moving costs | 4,216 ±799 | ≈ 26 mi to Pataskala | $465 – $761 |
| Fairfield County, OHLancaster moving costs | 3,619 ±640 | ≈ 33 mi to Lancaster | $465 – $761 |
| Hamilton County, OHCincinnati moving costs | 1,983 ±330 | ≈ 108 mi to Cincinnati | $486 – $648 |
| Union County, OHMarysville moving costs | 1,690 ±449 | ≈ 32 mi to Marysville | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Delaware County, OH (about 4,474), Cuyahoga County, OH (about 3,430) and Licking County, OH (about 2,662). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 4,091), California (about 2,929) and Texas (about 2,362); the largest flows in come from New York (about 3,032), Texas (about 1,949) and Pennsylvania (about 1,902).
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 Grove City 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 Grove City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Grove City, OH?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Grove City itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Columbus, Hilliard, Hillard and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Grove City?
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 Grove City to Chicago, IL (about 319 miles) is $1,436 – $1,914 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Grove City?
By reported fleet, Planes Moving & Storage Company of Columbus in Columbus, OH, with 31 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1458935). 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 Grove City, OH?
1 carrier registered in Grove City holds interstate operating authority, and 15 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 Grove City 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. 16 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Grove City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 23 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Franklin County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 28,523 (±2,317) a year from other states, about 9,190 (±1,489) from abroad and about 38,317 (±2,060) from elsewhere in Ohio. The largest single flow out goes to Delaware County (about 6,743 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.