Licensed Movers in McAllen, TX
8 household-goods carriers are registered in McAllen with the FMCSA, and 11 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 McAllen to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in McAllen
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 19 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in McAllen and 11 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 19 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 5,706 people a year move to Hidalgo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in McAllen
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Chapa's Moving Express LLC
4709 S 29Th Street, TX 78503
- USDOT
- 2161288
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 2
Thelsa International Moving LLC
4200 W Military Hwy Ste B, TX 78206
- USDOT
- 2126799
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 3
Lone Star Moving Service
TX 78504
- USDOT
- 1943924
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
- 4
Rockstar Moving Company LLC
3509 Goldcrest Avenue, TX 78504
- USDOT
- 2823206
- MC number
- MC1055785 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 5
Moving Made Easy
2617 Gumwood Ave, TX 78501
- USDOT
- 4252730
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 6
Rick's Moving LLC
4005 W Hwy 83 Rear, TX 78501
- USDOT
- 1082164
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 7
Rising Phoenix Moving Service LLC
4716 N Bentsen Rd, TX 78504
- USDOT
- 4361096
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 8
AAA Moving & Packing Services
TX 78504
- USDOT
- 2025242
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of McAllen
Nearest first, from Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, San Juan and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Cantu Moving Service | Edinburg, TX | 3616187 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Big Dog Moving Co | Edinburg, TX | 2505630 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nick's Moving Services | Pharr, TX | 2129019 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | DLT Movers LLC | Mission, TX | 2437228 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Made Easy | Mission, TX | 4252773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Acosta's Moving Service | San Juan, TX | 2014132 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A 1 Macias Movers LLC | Donna, TX | 3245721 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Lui Lui Moving Service LLC | Edimburg, TX | 2018219 | 6 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Regias MG Moving Servicces LLC | Edinburg, TX | 2952411 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | RGV Moving Co LLC | Edinburg, TX | 3954904 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Power Power Horse Moving Services LLC | Mercedes, TX | 2727790 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near McAllen
1 of the 19 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick's Moving ServicesPharr, TX · USDOT 2129019 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in McAllen
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $37–$47 per mover per hour in Texas in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $445 – $733 and three bedrooms $741 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,580 – $2,106 for two bedrooms to Houston, TX. The McAllen cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in McAllen
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in McAllen hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the McAllen cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Moving Made Easy | Mission, TX | 4252773 | 1 truck | 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 out of Hidalgo County
McAllen is in Hidalgo County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,508 people a year leaving Hidalgo County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 699), Georgia (about 695) and Arizona (about 498), while about 5,706 (±991) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a McAllen 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 McAllen: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in McAllen, TX?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in McAllen itself on the FMCSA register, and 11 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, San Juan and nearby). All 19 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in McAllen?
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 McAllen to Houston, TX (about 351 miles) is $1,580 – $2,106 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near McAllen?
By reported fleet, Chapa's Moving Express LLC in McAllen, TX, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2161288). 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 McAllen, TX?
0 carriers registered in McAllen hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 McAllen 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. 1 of the 19 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near McAllen passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 19 movers listed here were inspected, 1 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Hidalgo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,706 (±991) a year from other states, about 4,830 (±879) from abroad and about 11,109 (±1,575) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Bexar County (about 2,105 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.