Licensed Movers in Channelview, TX
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Channelview 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 Channelview to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Channelview
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Channelview and 40 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 41 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 66,477 people a year move to Harris County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Channelview
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
J and B Movers
14915 Ferness Ln, TX 77530
- USDOT
- 1965875
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Channelview
Nearest first, from Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Crosby and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Houston Iron-Back Movers | Houston, TX | 3090452 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Enroute Movers LLC | Houston, TX | 3277352 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Stamina Movers | Houston, TX | 2418803 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Browns Moving Service | Houston, TX | 838056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | EZ Movers and Logistics LLC | Houston, TX | 2552247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | R&R Moving Services | Houston, TX | 2350210 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | B & S Moving & Delivery LLC | Pasadena, TX | 3827116 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Famous Movers | Houston, TX | 3765357 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Braggs Moving Company LLC | Houston, TX | 3967138 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Rambo's Movers Inc | Baytown, TX | 1951809 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Mighty Man Movers | Houston, TX | 2042032 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A Team Movers | Houston, TX | 2024971 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Waggoner Brothers Moving | Pasadena, TX | 2359343 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving It | Pasadena, TX | 2478573 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | National Relocators Moving and Storage | Crosby, TX | 2411305 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Samson Power Pro Moving Company | Houston, TX | 2181139 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Proserv Movers | South Houston, TX | 2003656 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Cantu Moving | Houston, TX | 2063998 | 8 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Moving Partners LP | Houston, TX | 2907374 | 8 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Topic Moving Company | Houston, TX | 3665138 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | U-Save Movers | Houston, TX | 2015333 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Prestige Moving Services | Houston, TX | 2452465 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Movers Direct | Houston, TX | 2153760 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Ronny Walkers Moving and Storage | Houston, TX | 2148554 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | 911 Houston Movers | Houston, TX | 3950143 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | C & M Moving and Storage | Houston, TX | 1977259 | 7 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | J&A Moving | Houston, TX | 4243522 | 4 drivers | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Dwight's Moving Company Inc | Houston, TX | 2159532 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Around the Clock Movers | Houston, TX | 2007178 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Simple Moving | Houston, TX | 4560446 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | All That Moving HTX LLC | Houston, TX | 4144112 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Impack Movers | Houston, TX | 2494061 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | American Knights Moving | Houston, TX | 1977907 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | American Knights Moving & Storage Inc | Houston, TX | 1565984 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Griffin Moving Services Inc | Houston, TX | 2105719 | 7 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Major Van Lines Inc | Houston, TX | 2359316 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Apple Moving Houston | Humble, TX | 1936148 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | MMB Movers LLC | Houston, TX | 4306791 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Tera Moving Services LLC | Houston, TX | 4264678 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rudy's Moving | Houston, TX | 3326381 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Channelview
7 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 56 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 37 vehicle inspections (32.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 56 driver inspections (16.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| American Knights Moving & Storage IncHouston, TX · USDOT 1565984 | 8 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 8 |
| Major Van Lines IncHouston, TX · USDOT 2359316 | 4 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| EZ Movers and Logistics LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 2552247 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Ronny Walkers Moving and StorageHouston, TX · USDOT 2148554 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Tera Moving Services LLCHouston, TX · USDOT 4264678 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Channelview
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 Channelview: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Channelview: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Texas: hand movers there earn a median $18.05 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Channelview: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Channelview, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 267 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 1,637 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,637 | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,615 | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,088 | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 267 | $1,202 – $1,602 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,405 | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,111 | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,547 | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 800 | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
Long-distance movers in Channelview
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Channelview hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Channelview.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Browns Moving Service | Houston, TX | 838056 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | EZ Movers and Logistics LLC | Houston, TX | 2552247 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Prestige Moving Services | Houston, TX | 2452465 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | American Knights Moving | Houston, TX | 1977907 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | American Knights Moving & Storage Inc | Houston, TX | 1565984 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Major Van Lines Inc | Houston, TX | 2359316 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | MMB Movers LLC | Houston, TX | 4306791 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | Tera Moving Services LLC | Houston, TX | 4264678 | 2 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 Texas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Harris County
Channelview sits in Harris County, TX, home to about 4,615,802 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 66,477 (±3,718) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 47,069 (±3,232) from abroad and about 95,375 (±4,602) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 62,041 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Channelview | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TXSugar Land moving costs | 22,603 ±2,833 | ≈ 40 mi to Sugar Land | $445 – $733 |
| Montgomery County, TXConroe moving costs | 14,783 ±1,771 | ≈ 50 mi to Conroe | $445 – $733 |
| Galveston County, TXLeague City moving costs | 8,605 ±1,230 | ≈ 24 mi to League City | $445 – $733 |
| Brazoria County, TXPearland moving costs | 8,171 ±2,118 | ≈ 24 mi to Pearland | $445 – $733 |
| Travis County, TXAustin moving costs | 5,495 ±746 | ≈ 187 mi to Austin | $842 – $1,122 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Fort Bend County, TX (about 18,579), Montgomery County, TX (about 10,582) and Galveston County, TX (about 8,597). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 5,481), Louisiana (about 5,469) and Colorado (about 4,028); the largest flows in come from California (about 8,167), Louisiana (about 5,843) and Florida (about 5,565).
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 Channelview 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 Texas
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Channelview: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Channelview, TX?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Channelview itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Crosby 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 Channelview?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Channelview to Dallas, TX (about 267 miles) is $1,202 – $1,602 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Channelview?
By reported fleet, American Knights Moving in Houston, TX, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1977907). 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 Channelview, TX?
0 carriers registered in Channelview hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Channelview movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Texas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Texas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 8 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Channelview passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 56 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 37 vehicle inspections (32.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Harris County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 66,477 (±3,718) a year from other states, about 47,069 (±3,232) from abroad and about 95,375 (±4,602) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Fort Bend County (about 22,603 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.