Licensed Movers in Mercedes, TX
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Mercedes with the FMCSA, and 24 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 Mercedes to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Mercedes
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 25 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 Mercedes and 24 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 25 can move you out of state. 2 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 Mercedes
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Power Power Horse Moving Services LLC
1706 N Chapa Rd, TX 78570
- USDOT
- 2727790
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Mercedes
Nearest first, from Donna, Harlingen, San Juan, San Benito and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | A 1 Macias Movers LLC | Donna, TX | 3245721 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Chon's Transfer | Harlingen, TX | 1999348 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Groves Moving and Storage Company Inc | Harlingen, TX | 1762317 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mike's Rio Grande Valley Moving | Harlingen, TX | 2038345 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Acosta's Moving Service | San Juan, TX | 2014132 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Jones Moving and Storage Co Inc | Harlingen, TX | 136532 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gulf Transport & Storage | San Benito, TX | 1942471 | 9 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Daybreak Moving & Storage | San Benito, TX | 1265346 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Castel Movers | San Benito, TX | 2379893 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Nick's Moving Services | Pharr, TX | 2129019 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Cantu Moving Service | Edinburg, TX | 3616187 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Big Dog Moving Co | Edinburg, TX | 2505630 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Chapa's Moving Express LLC | McAllen, TX | 2161288 | 6 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Moving Made Easy | McAllen, TX | 4252730 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Rick's Moving LLC | McAllen, TX | 1082164 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lone Star Moving Service | McAllen, TX | 1943924 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Regias MG Moving Servicces LLC | Edinburg, TX | 2952411 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Rockstar Moving Company LLC | McAllen, TX | 2823206 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Rising Phoenix Moving Service LLC | McAllen, TX | 4361096 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | AAA Moving & Packing Services | McAllen, TX | 2025242 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | RGV Moving Co LLC | Edinburg, TX | 3954904 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Betancourt Jr Bro House & M H Movers | Brownsville, TX | 1954272 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | DLT Movers LLC | Mission, TX | 2437228 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Moving Made Easy | Mission, TX | 4252773 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Mercedes
2 of the 25 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 4 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 4 driver inspections (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Moving and Storage Co IncHarlingen, TX · USDOT 136532 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| 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 Mercedes
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 Mercedes: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Mercedes: 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 Mercedes: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Mercedes, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 342 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 1,979 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,979 | $8,906 – $11,874 | $10,241 – $13,655 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,550 | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,438 | $6,471 – $8,628 | $7,442 – $9,922 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 539 | $2,426 – $3,234 | $2,789 – $3,719 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 342 | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,743 | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,283 | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,887 | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
Long-distance movers in Mercedes
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Mercedes hold it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Mercedes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | | Jones Moving and Storage Co Inc | Harlingen, TX | 136532 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 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 to and from Hidalgo County
Mercedes sits in Hidalgo County, TX, home to about 848,415 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,706 (±991) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,830 (±879) from abroad and about 11,109 (±1,575) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,508 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Mercedes | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County, TXSan Antonio moving costs | 2,105 ±631 | ≈ 267 mi to San Antonio | $1,202 – $1,602 |
| Harris County, TXHouston moving costs | 1,515 ±558 | ≈ 342 mi to Houston | $1,539 – $2,052 |
| Nueces County, TXCorpus Christi moving costs | 1,459 ±698 | ≈ 135 mi to Corpus Christi | $608 – $810 |
| Cameron County, TXHarlingen moving costs | 1,219 ±964 | ≈ 16 mi to Harlingen | $445 – $733 |
| Lubbock County, TXLubbock moving costs | 840 ±673 | ≈ 658 mi to Lubbock | $2,961 – $3,948 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Harris County, TX (about 2,052), Cameron County, TX (about 1,623) and Bexar County, TX (about 1,418). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Michigan (about 699), Georgia (about 695) and Arizona (about 498); the largest flows in come from California (about 751), Wisconsin (about 528) and Michigan (about 512).
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 Mercedes 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 Mercedes: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Mercedes, TX?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Mercedes itself on the FMCSA register, and 24 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Donna, Harlingen, San Juan, San Benito and nearby). All 25 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Mercedes?
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 Mercedes to Houston, TX (about 342 miles) is $1,539 – $2,052 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Mercedes?
By reported fleet, Jones Moving and Storage Co Inc in Harlingen, TX, with 16 trucks on its filing (USDOT 136532). 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 Mercedes, TX?
0 carriers registered in Mercedes hold interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Mercedes 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. 2 of the 25 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Mercedes passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 25 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 4 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.