Licensed Movers inKettering, OH
No household-goods carrier is registered in Kettering itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Dayton, Moraine, Centerville and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Kettering to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kettering
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 21
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Kettering
These are the carriers that serve a Kettering move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Mayberrys Moving & Storage | Dayton, OH | 4426610 | 8 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Kettering Moving & Storage Inc | Moraine, OH | 3173264 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Advantage Movers & Advantage Apt Movers | Centerville, OH | 2597510 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Lincoln Storage And Moving | Dayton, OH | 1008646 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Daniel & Son Moving | Dayton, OH | 1518631 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Mountains Hauling Llc | Dayton, OH | 4274006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Safe And Sound Moving Company Llc | Riverside, OH | 2518337 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Planes Moving & Storage Of Dayton Inc | Miamisburg, OH | 1459201 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Ralph Cummings Moving And Storage | Dayton, OH | 2522559 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Dad'S Moving Llc | Miamisburg, OH | 2503853 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ruvios Moving Llc | Dayton, OH | 4449975 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Affordablemovers Biz Llc | Dayton, OH | 3417348 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi |  | Dow Moving | Dayton, OH | 3435844 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Richardson Moving And Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 1240701 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Miami Valley Moving And Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 2519558 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Arpin Preferred Movers | Dayton, OH | 1245245 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Greater Dayton Moving & Storage Inc | Dayton, OH | 938251 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Greater Cincinnati Transfer Inc | Dayton, OH | 2044493 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Howards Van Lines | Dayton, OH | 1245219 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Legacy Moving | Xenia, OH | 4374018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Grind Nation Moving Llc | Xenia, OH | 3301700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Coffee Movers Inc | Clayton, OH | 512504 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | M189726 | Vandalia, OH | 651184 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Country Wide Moving And Storage Inc | Vandalia, OH | 2037161 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Manifest Moving Llc | Middletown, OH | 3050908 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Brandon & Sons Moving Llc | Tipp City, OH | 3214138 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving | Lebanon, OH | 4025197 | 5 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Kendrick Moving & Storage | Lebanon, OH | 875493 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | We Deliver Movers | Liberty Township, OH | 2313807 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Pg Moving Solutions | Middletown, OH | 4502210 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Twin Creek Moving Llc | W Alexandria, OH | 4419597 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Lily Pad Moving | Middletown, OH | 4134666 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Joes Moving For Less | Middletown, OH | 669569 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Econ-O-Transport Moving & Storage | Wilmington, OH | 617636 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Grubb Moving & Storage Inc | Troy, OH | 1074348 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | R & L Transfer Inc | Wilmington, OH | 172598 | 1 drivers | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | Blueprint Movers Llc | Wilmington, OH | 5217656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Grubb Movers Llc | Troy, OH | 3505232 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Rollins Moving And Storage Inc | Springfield, OH | 316436 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi |  | Ekomovers Usa | Mason, OH | 3328210 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Kettering
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Kettering: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Kettering: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 629 | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,230 | $10,035 – $13,380 | $11,540 – $15,387 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 275 | $1,238 – $1,650 | $1,423 – $1,898 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 991 | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,090 | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 448 | $2,016 – $2,688 | $2,318 – $3,091 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,153 | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 556 | $2,502 – $3,336 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
Moving out of state from Kettering?
21 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Kettering priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in KetteringBefore you book a Kettering mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Kettering address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Kettering: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Kettering, OH?
None is registered in Kettering itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dayton, Moraine, Centerville, Riverside and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Kettering?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Kettering to New York City, NY (about 629 miles) is $2,831 – $3,774 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Kettering?
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.
Do Kettering 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 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Kettering, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Kettering" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.