Licensed Movers in Lakewood, WA
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakewood 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 Lakewood to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakewood
- 11
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- of 51 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
11 licensed movers are registered in Lakewood and 40 more work within 30 miles; 20 of the 51 can move you out of state. 22 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 31,651 people a year move to Pierce County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Lakewood
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Move Northwest Olympic Move Group
Legal name: Bellingham Transfer and Storage Inc
7010 150Th St Sw Suite 101, WA 98439
- USDOT
- 2308242
- MC number
- MC134951
- Fleet
- 26 trucks · 26 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC
4424 98Th Stct Sw, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 1891374
- MC number
- MC680946
- Fleet
- 25 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 3
Sanders Transfer Company
2418-A 104Th St Ct S, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 1573498
- MC number
- MC601987 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 4
Olympic Moving and Storage III
Legal name: Nowadnick and Sons Inc
7010 150Th St Sw Suite 102, WA 98439
- USDOT
- 163212
- MC number
- MC141680
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 5
Apex Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Apex Movers LLC
4424 98 Street Ct Sw Suite A, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 1064661
- MC number
- MC441701
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 6
Liberty Movers Inc
2404 A 104Th St Ct S, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 2088187
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 7
Transportation International Movers Inc
3305 108Th Street S, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 2492000
- MC number
- MC196461
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
Interstate authorityFMCSA ↗ - 8
Delivering Furnitures
Legal name: Bernal Moving & Delivery Service LLC
11002 Kline St Sw, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 3049553
- MC number
- MC49095 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 9
Double Strength Movers LLC
4826 Diamond Blvd Sw, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 4129565
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
Northwest Moving Group Inc
10506 Steele St S Ste B, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 3810784
- MC number
- MC1396067
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ultimate Movers LLC | 3122917 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Lakewood
Nearest first, from Tacoma, University Place, Dupont, Fife and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Mountain Moving & Storage | Tacoma, WA | 885643 | 13 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 1 mi |  | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | Tacoma, WA | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Mighty Movers LLC | University Place, WA | 4536051 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Tacoma, WA | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Home2Home Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3295264 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | PNW Moving & Delivery LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2919585 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Amc Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4413797 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | United Movers Transportation LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3143785 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Reyes Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4573997 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Second Chance Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4429718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Star Moving Systems | Tacoma, WA | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Villa Moving Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Movers 4 Less | Tacoma, WA | 2067627 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Banner Moving and Transport | Tacoma, WA | 946899 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Swift Moving & Delivery LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2353106 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Stamina Movers | Tacoma, WA | 4258696 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Three Generations Moving and Hauling LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2928180 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wolf Pack Movers | Tacoma, WA | 3749927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Moving Commandos LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4575568 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Allwaysmovingllc | Tacoma, WA | 3943141 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Better Life Moving Company | Tacoma, WA | 4152066 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Buffalo Movers LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4514772 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Seattle Moving & Storage | Dupont, WA | 4025637 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Pacific Shore Moving | Tacoma, WA | 2048950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tacoma Hands on Moving Rent & Truck LLC | Tacoma, WA | 1957461 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi |  | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Boush Moving and Storage Inc | Puyallup, WA | 1890562 | 14 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Puyallup, WA | 3118702 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Superheroes Moving and Storage LLC | Fife, WA | 3373649 | 5 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | James & John Moving | Puyallup, WA | 2634986 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Tetris Moving Company LLC | Fife, WA | 2993299 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Bigbee Movers LLC | Puyallup, WA | 4198234 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | J & Fowler Moving & Storage LLC | Puyallup, WA | 4355478 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Felton Moving LLC | Spanaway, WA | 4200845 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Quality Movers Endurance Movers | Puyallup, WA | 3427854 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | B & Z Moving LLC | Roy, WA | 2377026 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Always Able Moving Service LLC | Milton, WA | 2164046 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lakewood
22 of the 51 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 316 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 180 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 314 driver inspections (4.1%, 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 |
| Northwest Moving Group IncLakewood, WA · USDOT 3810784 | 21 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 21 |
| Mountain Moving & StorageTacoma, WA · USDOT 885643 | 19 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 19 |
| 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 |
| Better Life Moving CompanyTacoma, WA · USDOT 4152066 | 10 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lakewood
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 Lakewood: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lakewood: 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 Lakewood: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lakewood, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,088 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,183 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,816 | $12,672 – $16,896 | $14,573 – $19,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,088 | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,032 | $9,144 – $12,192 | $10,516 – $14,021 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,952 | $8,784 – $11,712 | $10,102 – $13,469 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,194 | $9,873 – $13,164 | $11,354 – $15,139 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,720 | $12,240 – $16,320 | $14,076 – $18,768 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,183 | $14,324 – $19,098 | $16,472 – $21,963 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,781 | $12,515 – $16,686 | $14,392 – $19,189 |
Long-distance movers in Lakewood
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 6 carriers registered in Lakewood hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lakewood.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | 2308242 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Olympic Moving and Storage III | 163212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 | Apex Moving & Storage LLC | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 | Transportation International Movers Inc | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | Northwest Moving Group Inc | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | Tacoma, WA | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Tacoma, WA | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | United Movers Transportation LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3143785 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Second Chance Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4429718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Star Moving Systems | Tacoma, WA | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Villa Moving Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wolf Pack Movers | Tacoma, WA | 3749927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Moving Commandos LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4575568 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Seattle Moving & Storage | Dupont, WA | 4025637 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 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 Washington is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Pierce County
Lakewood sits in Pierce County, WA, home to about 879,818 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 31,651 (±2,052) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,949 (±717) from abroad and about 34,600 (±2,601) from elsewhere in Washington. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,851 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Lakewood | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County, WASeattle moving costs | 10,614 ±1,241 | ≈ 37 mi to Seattle | $535 – $873 |
| Thurston County, WAOlympia moving costs | 4,280 ±881 | ≈ 22 mi to Olympia | $535 – $873 |
| Kitsap County, WABremerton moving costs | 2,173 ±637 | ≈ 32 mi to Bremerton | $535 – $873 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 1,389 ±683 | ≈ 1,294 mi to Chandler | $5,823 – $7,764 |
| Snohomish County, WALynnwood moving costs | 1,366 ±400 | ≈ 55 mi to Lynnwood | $535 – $873 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from King County, WA (about 21,425), Kitsap County, WA (about 3,431) and Thurston County, WA (about 2,445). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 3,827), Texas (about 3,113) and Arizona (about 2,236); the largest flows in come from California (about 4,897), Texas (about 3,744) and Oregon (about 1,685).
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lakewood, WA?
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Lakewood itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tacoma, University Place, Dupont, Fife and nearby). All 51 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Lakewood?
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 Lakewood to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,088 miles) is $4,896 – $6,528 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lakewood?
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 Lakewood, WA?
6 carriers registered in Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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. 20 of the 51 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lakewood passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 51 movers listed here were inspected, 316 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 180 vehicle inspections (17.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Pierce County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 31,651 (±2,052) a year from other states, about 4,949 (±717) from abroad and about 34,600 (±2,601) from elsewhere in Washington. The largest single flow out goes to King County (about 10,614 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.