Licensed Movers in Colchester, VT
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Colchester with the FMCSA, and 8 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 Colchester to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Colchester
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 9 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Colchester and 8 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 9 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 9,318 people a year move to Chittenden County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Colchester
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Action Moving and Storage Inc
359 Jasper Mine Rd, VT 05446
- USDOT
- 434207
- MC number
- MC190629
- Fleet
- 35 trucks · 31 drivers
- Registered since
- 1991
Movers within 30 miles of Colchester
Nearest first, from Winooski, South Burlington, Essex Junction, So Burlington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Vermont Moving & Storage Inc | Winooski, VT | 1596307 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Booska World Wide Movers | South Burlington, VT | 786533 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi |  | McLure Moving & Storage | Essex Junction, VT | 86305 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Lowell's Moving & Storage | So Burlington, VT | 1653526 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Queen City Moving & Storage LLC | Essex Junction, VT | 4561891 | 1 truck | Within VT | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pro Moving and Storage | Williston, VT | 1381131 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Chase Moving & Storage | Williston, VT | 1847117 | 1 truck | Within VT | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Sargent's Moving | Morrisville, VT | 821114 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Colchester
7 of the 9 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Colchester
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 Colchester: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Colchester: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $465 – $761.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $231 – $369 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $309 – $565 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $465 – $761 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,323 – $2,035 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,635 – $2,427 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Vermont: hand movers there earn a median $18.94 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $39–$49 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Colchester: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Colchester, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 313 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,891 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 313 | $1,409 – $1,878 | $1,620 – $2,160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,891 | $13,010 – $17,346 | $14,961 – $19,948 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 871 | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,750 | $7,875 – $10,500 | $9,056 – $12,075 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,844 | $8,298 – $11,064 | $9,543 – $12,724 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 510 | $2,295 – $3,060 | $2,639 – $3,519 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,580 | $7,110 – $9,480 | $8,176 – $10,902 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 388 | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
Long-distance movers in Colchester
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Colchester holds it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Colchester.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action Moving and Storage Inc | 434207 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Vermont Moving & Storage Inc | Winooski, VT | 1596307 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Booska World Wide Movers | South Burlington, VT | 786533 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | | McLure Moving & Storage | Essex Junction, VT | 86305 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Lowell's Moving & Storage | So Burlington, VT | 1653526 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pro Moving and Storage | Williston, VT | 1381131 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Sargent's Moving | Morrisville, VT | 821114 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Vermont is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Chittenden County
Colchester sits in Chittenden County, VT, home to about 161,746 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 9,318 (±864) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,192 (±446) from abroad and about 4,015 (±709) from elsewhere in Vermont. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,975 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Colchester | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 | — | — |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 | — | — |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 | — | — |
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 335 ±137 | ≈ 218 mi to Boston | $981 – $1,308 |
| Washington County, VTMontpelier moving costs | 229 ±106 | ≈ 44 mi to Montpelier | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Addison County, VT (about 874), Franklin County, VT (about 777) and Middlesex County, MA (about 662). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New York (about 858), Florida (about 662) and Massachusetts (about 570); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 1,850), New York (about 1,712) and Connecticut (about 761).
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 Colchester 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 Vermont
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Colchester: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Colchester, VT?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Colchester itself on the FMCSA register, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Winooski, South Burlington, Essex Junction, So Burlington and nearby). All 9 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Colchester?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Colchester to New York City, NY (about 313 miles) is $1,409 – $1,878 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Colchester?
By reported fleet, Action Moving and Storage Inc in Colchester, VT, with 35 trucks on its filing (USDOT 434207). 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 Colchester, VT?
1 carrier registered in Colchester holds interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Colchester movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Vermont is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Vermont requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 7 of the 9 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Colchester passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 9 movers listed here were inspected, 72 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Chittenden County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 9,318 (±864) a year from other states, about 1,192 (±446) from abroad and about 4,015 (±709) from elsewhere in Vermont. The largest single flow out goes to Franklin County (about 771 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.