Licensed Movers in Painesville, OH
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Painesville 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 Painesville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Painesville
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Painesville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 44 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 2,403 people a year move to Lake County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Painesville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Morse Van Lines LLC
83 South State Street, OH 44077
- USDOT
- 331382
- MC number
- MC209704
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1988
- 2
Pocket Movers
Legal name: C&J Home Services LLC
490 Riverside Dr, OH 44077
- USDOT
- 4378076
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Boxed Up Moving
822 Liberty Rd, OH 44077
- USDOT
- 3465386
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
Evolution Moving Company LLC
1104 Madison Ave, OH 44077
- USDOT
- 4388151
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Painesville
Nearest first, from Mentor, Willoughby, Madison, Wickliffe and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Moving Solutions | Mentor, OH | 3665859 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alexander Moving Company | Mentor, OH | 582228 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | High Stream Moving Company LLC | Mentor, OH | 4527275 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Northcoast Senior Moving LLC | Mentor, OH | 2530374 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Ahead Services LLC | Willoughby, OH | 1657726 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | AAA Moving & Storage Co Inc | Willoughby, OH | 1246557 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Roscos Moving LLC | Willoughby, OH | 4051843 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mr Mover | Willoughby, OH | 1903450 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Harts Moving and Storage LLC | Madison, OH | 4540915 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Connection of America LLC | Madison, OH | 4434567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men and A Truckcleveland | Wickliffe, OH | 734664 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Champion Moving | Wickliffe, OH | 3464899 | 8 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Price Is Right Movers | Wickliffe, OH | 1112903 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Chagrin Falls Oh | Chesterland, OH | 4528715 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Reliable Movers LLC | Euclid, OH | 2947659 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Just N Time Movers LLC | Euclid, OH | 3856765 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | DMZ Moving & Storage LLC | Richmond Heights, OH | 3038649 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Project Moving LLC | Highland Heights, OH | 2900675 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Lennon Moving Company Incorporated | Euclid, OH | 1451214 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | New Beginnings Movings and Storage LLC | Euclid, OH | 1116874 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Mantua Moving Services | Novelty, OH | 4244787 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Mantua Relocation Services | Novelty, OH | 4274524 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Chagrin Falls, OH | 2966877 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage Northeast Ohio | Chagrin Falls, OH | 3933646 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Keep Moving Trucking and Delivery LLC | Cleveland, OH | 3916853 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Allied Piano Movers Inc | Cleveland, OH | 1535460 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Mulberry Moving LLC | Cleveland, OH | 3991023 | 2 drivers | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | 1st Choice Moving | Cleveland, OH | 2319711 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Toda Moving & Storage Inc | Cleveland, OH | 2504993 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Dawes Movers | Cleveland, OH | 2279310 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | The Lincoln Moving and Storage Company | Cleveland, OH | 592974 | 9 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Berman Moving & Storage | Bedford Heights, OH | 3127915 | 14 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Northcoast Moving Inc | Warrensville Heights, OH | 703758 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Weiss Movers Inc | Cleveland, OH | 2500290 | 4 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | American Knights Moving Ohio | Cleveland, OH | 2818276 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Davis Pro Cleaning & Moving | Cleveland, OH | 3672471 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Moving on Up Delivery Company LLC | Cleveland, OH | 2987520 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Clutter Hauling & Moving Services | Cleveland, OH | 3604461 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | McMillan Movers | Cleveland, OH | 4326956 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Unbelieveable Movers | Cleveland, OH | 3372676 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Painesville
8 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 49 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 30 vehicle inspections (30.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 49 driver inspections (18.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingChagrin Falls, OH · USDOT 2966877 | 11 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 11 |
| Moving Ahead Services LLCWilloughby, OH · USDOT 1657726 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 3 of 10 |
| Morse Van Lines LLCPainesville, OH · USDOT 331382 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| American Knights Moving OhioCleveland, OH · USDOT 2818276 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Moving Connection of America LLCMadison, OH · USDOT 4434567 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Painesville
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 Painesville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Painesville: 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 Painesville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Painesville, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 345 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,411 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 447 | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,411 | $10,850 – $14,466 | $12,477 – $16,636 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 382 | $1,719 – $2,292 | $1,977 – $2,636 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,227 | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,331 | $5,990 – $7,986 | $6,888 – $9,184 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 345 | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,287 | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 398 | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
Long-distance movers in Painesville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Painesville holds it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Painesville.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morse Van Lines LLC | 331382 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Moving Solutions | Mentor, OH | 3665859 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alexander Moving Company | Mentor, OH | 582228 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | High Stream Moving Company LLC | Mentor, OH | 4527275 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Ahead Services LLC | Willoughby, OH | 1657726 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Harts Moving and Storage LLC | Madison, OH | 4540915 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Connection of America LLC | Madison, OH | 4434567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Two Men and A Truckcleveland | Wickliffe, OH | 734664 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Chagrin Falls Oh | Chesterland, OH | 4528715 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Reliable Movers LLC | Euclid, OH | 2947659 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Just N Time Movers LLC | Euclid, OH | 3856765 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Mantua Relocation Services | Novelty, OH | 4274524 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Chagrin Falls, OH | 2966877 | 30 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 Lake County
Painesville sits in Lake County, OH, home to about 227,667 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,403 (±499) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 467 (±264) from abroad and about 5,932 (±897) from elsewhere in Ohio. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,143 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Painesville | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OHCleveland moving costs | 2,747 ±543 | ≈ 32 mi to Cleveland | $465 – $761 |
| Ashtabula County, OHConneaut moving costs | 833 ±375 | ≈ 45 mi to Conneaut | $465 – $761 |
| Geauga County, OH | 813 ±273 | — | — |
| Summit County, OHAkron moving costs | 469 ±180 | ≈ 54 mi to Akron | $465 – $761 |
| Portage County, OHRavenna moving costs | 285 ±130 | ≈ 45 mi to Ravenna | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cuyahoga County, OH (about 3,012), Geauga County, OH (about 807) and Ashtabula County, OH (about 473). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 663), North Carolina (about 523) and Georgia (about 332); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 373), Pennsylvania (about 278) and Georgia (about 176).
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 Painesville 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 Painesville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Painesville, OH?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Painesville itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mentor, Willoughby, Madison, Wickliffe and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Painesville?
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 Painesville to Washington, DC (about 345 miles) is $1,553 – $2,070 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Painesville?
By reported fleet, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving in Chagrin Falls, OH, with 30 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2966877). 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 Painesville, OH?
1 carrier registered in Painesville 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 Painesville 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 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Painesville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 49 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 30 vehicle inspections (30.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lake County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,403 (±499) a year from other states, about 467 (±264) from abroad and about 5,932 (±897) from elsewhere in Ohio. The largest single flow out goes to Cuyahoga County (about 2,747 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.