Licensed Movers in Johnston, RI
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Johnston 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 Johnston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Johnston
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $803
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Johnston and 40 more work within 30 miles; 31 of the 43 can move you out of state. 23 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $803 in our model. About 19,234 people a year move to Providence County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Johnston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
G Metz Moving Inc
26 King Street, RI 02919
- USDOT
- 2296800
- MC number
- MC787242
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
Murray's Moving & Storage Inc
50 Maria Avenue, RI 02919
- USDOT
- 294565
- MC number
- MC209388
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1987
- 3
F & R Modular Movers Inc
11 Peck Hill Rd, RI 02919
- USDOT
- 484064
- MC number
- MC563800
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1992
Movers within 30 miles of Johnston
Nearest first, from North Providence, Cranston, Providence, Smithfield and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Movers of Honor LLC | North Providence, RI | 2820815 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Scottie's Moving Company | North Providence, RI | 4570972 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Sterling Moving & Storage Inc | Cranston, RI | 631155 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage Inc | Providence, RI | 3095364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Hogan Movers Inc | Cranston, RI | 2986277 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | First Class Movers LLC | Providence, RI | 4339010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | H Movers LLC | Providence, RI | 3041389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Jones Moving & Storage Company LLC | Providence, RI | 50583 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Crum Relo | Smithfield, RI | 3795603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advance Movers Inc | Providence, RI | 3863071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dba- Professional Movers RI | Cranston, RI | 3896862 | 0 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Economy Movers and Storage | Cranston, RI | 3953950 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Corrigan Moving Inc Chris | Central Falls, RI | 49955 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Lawton Moving & Storage | Warwick, RI | 366666 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Accent Moving & Storage | Central Falls, RI | 1704603 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Coutu Bros Movers | Warwick, RI | 979213 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | E-Moving LLC | Riverside, RI | 3536204 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Conlon Moving & Storage LLC | Seekonk, MA | 3495121 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Cunha Trucking & Moving Company Inc | Seekonk, MA | 534973 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Movers Collective LLC | Seekonk, MA | 4007074 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Potters Moving LLC | West Warwick, RI | 3781017 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Arpin Moving Inc | West Warwick, RI | 49922 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | Danny's Movers | Foster, RI | 1119393 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | RL Davis Movers | Warwick, RI | 4286747 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLC | North Attleboro, MA | 2178203 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | HR Moving Delivery Services LLC | Attleboro, MA | 2553876 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Easygomover LLC | Attleboro, MA | 3124952 | 4 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Royal Moving LLC | Attleboro, MA | 4054646 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Lion Movers LLC | Attleboro, MA | 4316617 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Ra Movers LLC | Plainville, MA | 2002583 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | North Kingstown, RI | 3434024 | 5 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Moving Ahead RI | North Kingstown, RI | 3693175 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | MGM Moving & Storage Inc | North Kingstown, RI | 1167091 | 2 trucks | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | MGM Express Moving and Storage Inc | North Kingstown, RI | 3090413 | 1 truck | Within RI | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLC | Exeter, RI | 1672828 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi |  | Honor Movers | Putnam, CT | 3062082 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks Moving | Foxborough, MA | 2455558 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Good Guys Moving & Junk LLC | Foxboro, MA | 3974539 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Union Moving & Storage Inc | Tauton, MA | 9703143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Nunes Moving Service | Taunton, MA | 2429882 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Johnston
23 of the 43 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 101 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 41 vehicle inspections (19.5%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 101 driver inspections (20.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Moving Delivery Services LLCAttleboro, MA · USDOT 2553876 | 15 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 15 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingNorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3434024 | 13 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLCNorth Attleboro, MA · USDOT 2178203 | 12 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 12 |
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks MovingFoxborough, MA · USDOT 2455558 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 6 |
| Lion Movers LLCAttleboro, MA · USDOT 4316617 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Johnston
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 Johnston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Johnston: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$52 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $485 – $803.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $239 – $387 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $321 – $595 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $485 – $803 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $813 – $1,479 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,387 – $2,155 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,715 – $2,571 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Rhode Island: hand movers there earn a median $20.05 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $41–$52 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Johnston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Johnston, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 175 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,996 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 175 | $788 – $1,050 | $906 – $1,207 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,996 | $13,482 – $17,976 | $15,504 – $20,672 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 965 | $4,343 – $5,790 | $4,994 – $6,659 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,768 | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,827 | $8,222 – $10,962 | $9,455 – $12,606 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 413 | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,416 | $6,372 – $8,496 | $7,328 – $9,770 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 268 | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
Long-distance movers in Johnston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Johnston hold it and 28 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Johnston.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Metz Moving Inc | 2296800 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 | | Murray's Moving & Storage Inc | 294565 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | F & R Modular Movers Inc | 484064 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Scottie's Moving Company | North Providence, RI | 4570972 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Sterling Moving & Storage Inc | Cranston, RI | 631155 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage Inc | Providence, RI | 3095364 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Hogan Movers Inc | Cranston, RI | 2986277 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | First Class Movers LLC | Providence, RI | 4339010 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | H Movers LLC | Providence, RI | 3041389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Jones Moving & Storage Company LLC | Providence, RI | 50583 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Crum Relo | Smithfield, RI | 3795603 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Advance Movers Inc | Providence, RI | 3863071 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Economy Movers and Storage | Cranston, RI | 3953950 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Corrigan Moving Inc Chris | Central Falls, RI | 49955 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Lawton Moving & Storage | Warwick, RI | 366666 | 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 Rhode Island is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Providence County
Johnston sits in Providence County, RI, home to about 629,457 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 19,234 (±1,508) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,828 (±841) from abroad and about 6,286 (±984) from elsewhere in Rhode Island. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,045 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Johnston | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, RIWarwick moving costs | 4,379 ±697 | ≈ 11 mi to Warwick | $485 – $803 |
| Washington County, RINorth Kingstown moving costs | 1,723 ±422 | ≈ 21 mi to North Kingstown | $485 – $803 |
| Bristol County, MAAttleboro moving costs | 1,705 ±550 | ≈ 16 mi to Attleboro | $485 – $803 |
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 1,009 ±372 | ≈ 48 mi to Waltham | $485 – $803 |
| Newport County, RIMiddletown moving costs | 956 ±388 | ≈ 29 mi to Middletown | $485 – $803 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Kent County, RI (about 3,078), Bristol County, MA (about 2,172) and Bristol County, RI (about 1,663). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Massachusetts (about 5,738), Florida (about 1,511) and California (about 934); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 8,036), New York (about 1,662) and New Jersey (about 1,454).
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 Johnston 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 Rhode Island
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Johnston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Johnston, RI?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Johnston itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Providence, Cranston, Providence, Smithfield 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 Johnston?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $41–$52 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $485 – $803 and a three-bedroom home at $813 – $1,479. A long-distance move from Johnston to New York City, NY (about 175 miles) is $788 – $1,050 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Johnston?
By reported fleet, All My Sons Moving & Storage of Rhode Island LLC in North Attleboro, MA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2178203). 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 Johnston, RI?
3 carriers registered in Johnston hold interstate operating authority, and 28 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 Johnston movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Rhode Island is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Rhode Island requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 31 of the 43 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Johnston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 23 of the 43 movers listed here were inspected, 101 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 41 vehicle inspections (19.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Providence County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 19,234 (±1,508) a year from other states, about 4,828 (±841) from abroad and about 6,286 (±984) from elsewhere in Rhode Island. The largest single flow out goes to Kent County (about 4,379 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.