Licensed Movers in Federal Way, WA
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Federal Way 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 Federal Way to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Federal Way
- 10
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 50 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
10 licensed movers are registered in Federal Way and 40 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 50 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 82,716 people a year move to King County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Federal Way
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC
1017 South 344Th Street, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 1085688
- MC number
- MC449847
- Fleet
- 14 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 2
New Horizons Moving LLC
2825 S 304Th St, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 2980931
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Rays Moving Company LLC
29 S 342Nd Pl Apt D, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 4222969
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Wonder Movers LLC
WA 98003
- USDOT
- 3765065
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 5
Wonder Movers LLC
333 S 320Th St Apt G12, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 3740884
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 6
Teddy Bear Movers LLC
2815 S 285Th Pl, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 3569391
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 7
Balderrama Moving
28620 28Th Pl S, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 3604564
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 8
Moving Clear Services
Legal name: Moving Clear Services LLC
35031 8Th Pl Sw, WA 98023
- USDOT
- 3212907
- MC number
- MC1003720 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 9
Pacific Northwest Moving LLC
1328 Sw 350Th St, WA 98023
- USDOT
- 4470020
- MC number
- MC1764051
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 10
Coast Transfer Co Inc
1001 S 344Th, WA 98003
- USDOT
- 285682
- MC number
- MC161252
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1987
Movers within 30 miles of Federal Way
Nearest first, from Auburn, Algona, Milton, Fife and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Move for Less | Auburn, WA | 3073774 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Orion Moving Systems Inc | Algona, WA | 4537270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rainier Delivery Rainbow Movers | Auburn, WA | 2153459 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Seattle's Best Moving & Delivery LLC | Auburn, WA | 2174950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Seattle Dream Movers LLC | Auburn, WA | 4032105 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Anapa Moving Inc | Auburn, WA | 4067873 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Hector Movers LLC | Auburn, WA | 4213320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Always Able Moving Service LLC | Milton, WA | 2164046 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi |  | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Superheroes Moving and Storage LLC | Fife, WA | 3373649 | 5 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tetris Moving Company LLC | Fife, WA | 2993299 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Western Van & Storage | Des Moines, WA | 482319 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi |  | Triple 7 Movers of Washington LLC | Auburn, WA | 4069586 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Good2Go Moving and Delivery Service LLC | Pacific, WA | 2875123 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Aloha Joe Movers | Auburn, WA | 1913611 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 3rd Generation Moving and Hauling | Des Moines, WA | 2116638 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | 5 Stars Moving Biz LLC | SeaTac, WA | 2944353 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Graebel Moving Services | Kent, WA | 2105002 | 39 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | 4252510911 | Kent, WA | 153161 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi |  | Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 4571722 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi |  | Priceco Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 2261169 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Warriros Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 1981385 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Allstate Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3200864 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage Seattle and Bellevue Inc | Kent, WA | 2492646 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tacoma Hands on Moving Rent & Truck LLC | Tacoma, WA | 1957461 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Sonic Moving Company | Kent, WA | 2309306 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | MVP Moving and Storage LLC | Kent, WA | 2474618 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Melissa's Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 1911349 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Visionary Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 2827538 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Master Movers Inc | Kent, WA | 2000209 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All Purpose Movers | Kent, WA | 3392965 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | H&M Express Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3733443 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Astana Moving Company LLC | Kent, WA | 3917643 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Aztec Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3987516 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Boush Moving and Storage Inc | Puyallup, WA | 1890562 | 14 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Quality Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 3476699 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | SPM | Kent, WA | 2042467 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Federal Way
19 of the 50 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 312 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 23 of 177 vehicle inspections (13.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 309 driver inspections (4.9%, 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 Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| 4252510911Kent, WA · USDOT 153161 | 22 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 22 |
| Continental Van Lines IncTacoma, WA · USDOT 11997 | 18 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 18 |
| Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight ServiceTacoma, WA · USDOT 312895 | 16 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 16 |
| Triple 7 Movers of Washington LLCAuburn, WA · USDOT 4069586 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 12 |
| Anapa Moving IncAuburn, WA · USDOT 4067873 | 10 | 0 of 6 | 4 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Federal Way
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 Federal Way: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Federal Way: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $46–$57 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $535 – $873.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $259 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $351 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $535 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $903 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,547 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,915 – $2,811 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Washington: hand movers there earn a median $22.21 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $46–$57 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Federal Way: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Federal Way, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,097 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,177 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,804 | $12,618 – $16,824 | $14,511 – $19,348 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,097 | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,021 | $9,095 – $12,126 | $10,459 – $13,945 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,948 | $8,766 – $11,688 | $10,081 – $13,441 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,191 | $9,860 – $13,146 | $11,338 – $15,118 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,709 | $12,191 – $16,254 | $14,019 – $18,692 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,177 | $14,297 – $19,062 | $16,441 – $21,921 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,770 | $12,465 – $16,620 | $14,335 – $19,113 |
Long-distance movers in Federal Way
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Federal Way hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Federal Way.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest Moving LLC | 4470020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Orion Moving Systems Inc | Algona, WA | 4537270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Anapa Moving Inc | Auburn, WA | 4067873 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Hector Movers LLC | Auburn, WA | 4213320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Western Van & Storage | Des Moines, WA | 482319 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 6 mi | | Triple 7 Movers of Washington LLC | Auburn, WA | 4069586 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | 4252510911 | Kent, WA | 153161 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | | Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 4571722 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | | Priceco Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 2261169 | 4 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 Washington is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from King County
Federal Way sits in King County, WA, home to about 2,200,609 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 82,716 (±3,172) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,157 (±2,339) from abroad and about 37,953 (±2,306) from elsewhere in Washington. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 60,583 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Federal Way | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WALynnwood moving costs | 21,771 ±1,735 | ≈ 42 mi to Lynnwood | $535 – $873 |
| Pierce County, WATacoma moving costs | 21,425 ±1,746 | ≈ 8 mi to Tacoma | $535 – $873 |
| Kitsap County, WABremerton moving costs | 3,349 ±699 | ≈ 28 mi to Bremerton | $535 – $873 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 3,295 ±699 | ≈ 1,298 mi to Chandler | $5,841 – $7,788 |
| Spokane County, WASpokane moving costs | 3,045 ±593 | ≈ 269 mi to Spokane | $1,211 – $1,614 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Snohomish County, WA (about 11,035), Pierce County, WA (about 10,614) and Los Angeles County, CA (about 5,175). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 14,488), Arizona (about 5,267) and Texas (about 4,270); the largest flows in come from California (about 20,726), Texas (about 4,985) and Oregon (about 4,898).
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 Federal Way 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 Washington
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Federal Way: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Federal Way, WA?
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Federal Way itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Auburn, Algona, Milton, Fife and nearby). All 50 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Federal Way?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $46–$57 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $535 – $873 and a three-bedroom home at $903 – $1,614. A long-distance move from Federal Way to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,097 miles) is $4,937 – $6,582 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Federal Way?
By reported fleet, American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation in Fife, WA, with 86 trucks on its filing (USDOT 340754). 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 Federal Way, WA?
2 carriers registered in Federal Way hold interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Federal Way movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Washington is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Washington requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 16 of the 50 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Federal Way passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 50 movers listed here were inspected, 312 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 23 of 177 vehicle inspections (13.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to King County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 82,716 (±3,172) a year from other states, about 32,157 (±2,339) from abroad and about 37,953 (±2,306) from elsewhere in Washington. The largest single flow out goes to Snohomish County (about 21,771 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.