Licensed Movers inLorain, OH
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lorain 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 Lorain to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lorain
- 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
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Lorain
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Olympian Movers
Legal name: S And S Inc Llc
5856 Hoover Blvd, OH 44053
- USDOT
- 3230765
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Lorain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Every Step Seniors | Elyria, OH | 4111274 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Oblak Moving Company | Sheffield Lake, OH | 1236930 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | J & R Moving & Storage Inc | Amherst, OH | 1137662 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | D And D Moving Inc | N Ridgeville, OH | 1251148 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Service Moving & Storage Inc | Brooklyn Hts, OH | 2038506 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | 404 Moving & More Llc | Avon Lake, OH | 3782905 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Asap Moving | Avon Lake, OH | 4567791 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jm Movers Llc | Avon Lake, OH | 2467314 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks Moving | Westlake, OH | 2303123 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Tripps Moving And Disposal | Columbia Station, OH | 4436179 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Firehouse Moving Company Llc | Rocky River, OH | 4028498 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | Berea Moving & Storage Co | Cleveland, OH | 213414 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Carry Moving & Storage | Cleveland, OH | 4111180 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Our Priority Moving & Trucking Llc | Cleveland, OH | 4199917 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Fridrich Moving & Storage | Cleveland, OH | 1236253 | 0 drivers | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Kash Moving | Cleveland, OH | 1677634 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | S And P Moving Llc | Lakewood, OH | 4207880 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Hampton Moving & Storage Llc | Lakewood, OH | 2991249 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Kt And Sons Moving Company Llc | Lakewood, OH | 3410231 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Gentle Movers | Huron, OH | 2443127 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Curry'S Moving And Trucking Llc | Cleveland, OH | 4041313 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Here To There Movers | Cleveland, OH | 2514079 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Dussault Moving Inc | Lakewood, OH | 1769070 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Bros Moving And Transportation | Cleveland, OH | 1763269 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Harrington Moving | Lakewood, OH | 3555584 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Ark Movers Ltd | Middleburg Hts, OH | 2515911 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Pascal Moving Transport Llc | Parma Heights, OH | 4467156 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | Armbruster Moving & Storage Inc | Brunswick, OH | 957456 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Parma Movers Inc | Brooklyn, OH | 1223943 | 9 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Weleski Transfer Of Cleveland Inc | Brooklyn, OH | 2508132 | 8 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Cleveland'S Downtown Movers | Cleveland, OH | 4144026 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Aadvanced Moving & Storage Co | Cleveland, OH | 1241773 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Elite Movers Llc | Cleveland, OH | 2443910 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Moving Usa Llc | Cleveland, OH | 4513704 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | American Eagle Moving Company | Parma, OH | 1192241 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ohio City Moving & Storage Inc | Cleveland, OH | 3134191 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Apartment Mover Company | Cleveland, OH | 1041929 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Mighty Movers Llc | Cleveland, OH | 2171176 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Local Legends Moving Llc | Cleveland, OH | 4001988 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | A To Z Moving And Driving | Parma, OH | 2555112 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Lorain
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 Lorain: 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 Lorain: 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 | ≈ 500 | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,355 | $10,598 – $14,130 | $12,187 – $16,250 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 330 | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,708 – $2,277 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,167 | $5,252 – $7,002 | $6,039 – $8,052 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,274 | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 377 | $1,697 – $2,262 | $1,951 – $2,601 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,269 | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 445 | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
Moving out of state from Lorain?
11 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 Lorain priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in LorainBefore you book a Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lorain, OH?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lorain itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Elyria, Sheffield Lake, Amherst, N 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 Lorain?
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 Lorain to New York City, NY (about 500 miles) is $2,250 – $3,000 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lorain?
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.
Do Lorain 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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Lorain, 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 Lorain" 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.