Licensed Movers in DeSoto, TX
4 household-goods carriers are registered in DeSoto 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 DeSoto to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in DeSoto
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in DeSoto and 40 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 44 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 44,546 people a year move to Dallas County from other states (Census).
Movers based in DeSoto
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Justin Moving
Legal name: Justin Moving Company LLC
1508 Falcon Drive, TX 75115
- USDOT
- 1889734
- MC number
- MC680530 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 2
N A Flash Moving
TX 75115
- USDOT
- 2437271
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 3
Traditions Moving Services LLC
324 W Spinner Rd, TX 75115
- USDOT
- 2827165
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 4
Pony Up Moving Services LLC
1301 E Parkerville Rd Ste F1, TX 75115
- USDOT
- 3761971
- MC number
- MC1764495
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of DeSoto
Nearest first, from Duncanville, Lancaster, Dallas, Cedar Hill and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Lightning Moving LLC | Duncanville, TX | 2034077 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Gentle Movers | Duncanville, TX | 2111942 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A Next Move Moving Company | Duncanville, TX | 2787261 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Van Lines | Lancaster, TX | 1947580 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Brown's Moving & Delivery Service LLC | Duncanville, TX | 4104248 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Big T Movers | Dallas, TX | 3328952 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tigars Moving & Trucking | Dallas, TX | 2541141 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Budget Moving Services | Lancaster, TX | 1987601 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Home Movers Logistics LLC | Duncanville, TX | 4275803 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bigstuff Movers | Cedar Hill, TX | 2413331 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Cates Quick Moving LLC | Red Oak, TX | 2795649 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | J & D Moving Company LLC | Cederhill, TX | 3181866 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Jimmy Wright | Red Oak, TX | 4146152 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 120 Moving LLC | Red Oak, TX | 4158679 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Convey Moving LLC | Cedar Hill, TX | 3186230 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Unlimited Moving | Dallas, TX | 1970674 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Crawford Moving & Haul | Cedar Hill, TX | 2788462 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Progressive Moving | Ovilla, TX | 1413859 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ares Relocation Sys | Cedar Hill, TX | 2192675 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | EZ Moving and Delivery | Cedar Hill, TX | 2190828 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Atd Moving | Red Oak, TX | 4175626 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | 430 Johnson Storage & Moving Co 430 Ltd | Dallas, TX | 2210851 | 5 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cam Moving and Storage Inc | Dallas, TX | 2010469 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bishops Moving and Delivery | Dallas, TX | 2778679 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Castle Movers | Dallas, TX | 2779213 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | John Mark Proctor | Dallas, TX | 2002761 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Miracle Work Moving Company LLC | Dallas, TX | 2511979 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Nomads Moving Service | Dallas, TX | 2048202 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Airy Boys Movers | Dallas, TX | 1469610 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gray Area Moving | Dallas, TX | 4023121 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | AAA All State Moving Service LLC | Dallas, TX | 3623841 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Blue Star Moving | Dallas, TX | 2430344 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Carlos Movers | Grand Prairie, TX | 2510119 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Uy Phuong Expresstl Moving | Grand Prairie, TX | 4461289 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | DWD Moving Services | Dallas, TX | 4184584 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Alfa Movers Online LLC | Grand Prairie, TX | 3677225 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Innovative Relocation Services | Grand Prairie, TX | 3428032 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | 4 Leaf Furniture Coolin & Moving | Grand Prairie, TX | 2920331 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Smith and Sons Delivery and Moving Services | Grand Prairie, TX | 2828021 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | RJ Haulers | Grand Prairie, TX | 2524895 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near DeSoto
3 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 7 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 7 driver inspections (100.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA All State Moving Service LLCDallas, TX · USDOT 3623841 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 4 of 4 |
| Alfa Movers Online LLCGrand Prairie, TX · USDOT 3677225 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Home Movers Logistics LLCDuncanville, TX · USDOT 4275803 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in DeSoto
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 DeSoto: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in DeSoto: 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 DeSoto: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From DeSoto, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 251 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 1,609 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,609 | $7,241 – $9,654 | $8,327 – $11,102 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,441 | $6,485 – $8,646 | $7,457 – $9,943 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 952 | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 251 | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,388 | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,293 | $5,819 – $7,758 | $6,691 – $8,922 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,524 | $6,858 – $9,144 | $7,887 – $10,516 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 846 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
Long-distance movers in DeSoto
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in DeSoto holds it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of DeSoto.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pony Up Moving Services LLC | 3761971 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | American Van Lines | Lancaster, TX | 1947580 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Brown's Moving & Delivery Service LLC | Duncanville, TX | 4104248 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | AAA All State Moving Service LLC | Dallas, TX | 3623841 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | DWD Moving Services | Dallas, TX | 4184584 | 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 Dallas County
DeSoto sits in Dallas County, TX, home to about 2,585,369 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 44,546 (±2,526) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 22,733 (±2,000) from abroad and about 71,701 (±4,054) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 42,289 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From DeSoto | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TXArlington moving costs | 20,890 ±2,269 | ≈ 20 mi to Arlington | $445 – $733 |
| Denton County, TXCarrollton moving costs | 19,351 ±2,002 | ≈ 32 mi to Carrollton | $445 – $733 |
| Collin County, TXMcKinney moving costs | 18,851 ±1,674 | ≈ 50 mi to McKinney | $445 – $733 |
| Kaufman County, TXForney moving costs | 5,155 ±1,265 | ≈ 30 mi to Forney | $445 – $733 |
| Harris County, TXHouston moving costs | 3,868 ±820 | ≈ 251 mi to Houston | $1,130 – $1,506 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Tarrant County, TX (about 15,770), Collin County, TX (about 12,791) and Denton County, TX (about 9,843). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 4,823), Louisiana (about 2,895) and Florida (about 2,723); the largest flows in come from California (about 7,271), Oklahoma (about 2,806) and Florida (about 2,251).
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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in DeSoto, TX?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in DeSoto itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Duncanville, Lancaster, Dallas, Cedar Hill 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 DeSoto?
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 DeSoto to Houston, TX (about 251 miles) is $1,130 – $1,506 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near DeSoto?
By reported fleet, 430 Johnson Storage & Moving Co 430 Ltd in Dallas, TX, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2210851). 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 DeSoto, TX?
1 carrier registered in DeSoto holds interstate operating authority, and 4 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 DeSoto 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. 5 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near DeSoto passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 7 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Dallas County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 44,546 (±2,526) a year from other states, about 22,733 (±2,000) from abroad and about 71,701 (±4,054) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Tarrant County (about 20,890 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.