Licensed Movers in Tacoma, WA
26 household-goods carriers are registered in Tacoma 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 Tacoma to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tacoma
- 26
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 66 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
26 licensed movers are registered in Tacoma and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 66 can move you out of state. 26 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 Tacoma
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service
Legal name: Tacoma Moving and Storage Company
1314 East 26Th Street, WA 98421
- USDOT
- 312895
- MC number
- MC202615
- Fleet
- 26 trucks · 24 drivers
- Registered since
- 1988
- 2
Continental Van Lines Inc
2802 70Th Ave E, WA 98424
- USDOT
- 11997
- MC number
- MC118805
- Fleet
- 26 trucks · 23 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 3
Atlantic Relocation Systems
Legal name: Effort Enterprises of Tacoma Inc
2121 S 80Th Street, WA 98409
- USDOT
- 2385545
- MC number
- MC1007641
- Fleet
- 17 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 4
Mountain Moving & Storage
Legal name: Mountain Trucking Company Inc
9413 47Th Ave Sw #14E, WA 98499
- USDOT
- 885643
- MC number
- MC386432
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 5
Home2Home Moving LLC
1425 S 96 Th St, WA 98444
- USDOT
- 3295264
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 6
PNW Moving & Delivery LLC
2112 109Th St S Suite 203, WA 98444
- USDOT
- 2919585
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 7
Amc Moving
WA 98408
- USDOT
- 4413797
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 8
United Movers Transportation LLC
9910 24Th Avenue Ct S Apt U312, WA 98444
- USDOT
- 3143785
- MC number
- MC100959
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 9
Three Generations Moving and Hauling LLC
2904 174Th St E, WA 98445
- USDOT
- 2928180
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 10
Wolf Pack Movers
Legal name: Porsche Moving and Storage
1151 E 48Th St, WA 98404
- USDOT
- 3749927
- MC number
- MC1330784
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  | Moving Commandos LLC | 4575568 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 | Reyes Moving | 4573997 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 | Tacoma Hands on Moving Rent & Truck LLC | 1957461 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 | Second Chance Moving LLC | 4429718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 | Allwaysmovingllc | 3943141 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 16 | Star Moving Systems | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 | Better Life Moving Company | 4152066 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 18 | Villa Moving Services LLC | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 | Pacific Shore Moving | 2048950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 20 | Movers 4 Less | 2067627 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 21 | Buffalo Movers LLC | 4514772 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 22 | Banner Moving and Transport | 946899 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 23 |  | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 | All Nations Moving LLC | 4357759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 | Swift Moving & Delivery LLC | 2353106 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 26 | Stamina Movers | 4258696 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Tacoma
Nearest first, from Fife, Lakewood, Puyallup, Milton and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Superheroes Moving and Storage LLC | Fife, WA | 3373649 | 5 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Tetris Moving Company LLC | Fife, WA | 2993299 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Boush Moving and Storage Inc | Puyallup, WA | 1890562 | 14 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Sanders Transfer Company | Lakewood, WA | 1573498 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Apex Moving & Storage LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2088187 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Transportation International Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Delivering Furnitures | Lakewood, WA | 3049553 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Double Strength Movers LLC | Lakewood, WA | 4129565 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Always Able Moving Service LLC | Milton, WA | 2164046 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Clear Services | Federal Way, WA | 3212907 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pacific Northwest Moving LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4470020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Northwest Moving Group Inc | Lakewood, WA | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | New Horizons Moving LLC | Federal Way, WA | 2980931 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Rays Moving Company LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4222969 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Wonder Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3765065 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Wonder Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3740884 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Teddy Bear Movers LLC | Federal Way, WA | 3569391 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Balderrama Moving | Federal Way, WA | 3604564 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mighty Movers LLC | University Place, WA | 4536051 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Coast Transfer Co Inc | Federal Way, WA | 285682 | 1 truck | Within WA | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | Lakewood, WA | 2308242 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Olympic Moving and Storage III | Lakewood, WA | 163212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Ultimate Movers LLC | Lakewood, WA | 3122917 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Puyallup, WA | 3118702 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Move for Less | Auburn, WA | 3073774 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Good2Go Moving and Delivery Service LLC | Pacific, WA | 2875123 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Bigbee Movers LLC | Puyallup, WA | 4198234 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | J & Fowler Moving & Storage LLC | Puyallup, WA | 4355478 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Orion Moving Systems Inc | Algona, WA | 4537270 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Rainier Delivery Rainbow Movers | Auburn, WA | 2153459 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Seattle's Best Moving & Delivery LLC | Auburn, WA | 2174950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Seattle Dream Movers LLC | Auburn, WA | 4032105 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Anapa Moving Inc | Auburn, WA | 4067873 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | You've Got Movers | Puyallup, WA | 2596344 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Hector Movers LLC | Auburn, WA | 4213320 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Tacoma
26 of the 66 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 334 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 191 vehicle inspections (16.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 16 of 333 driver inspections (4.8%, 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 |
| 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 Tacoma
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $46–$57 per mover per hour in Washington in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $535 – $873 and three bedrooms $903 – $1,614. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $4,919 – $6,558 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Tacoma cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Tacoma
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 11 carriers registered in Tacoma hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Tacoma cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | | Continental Van Lines Inc | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 | | Atlantic Relocation Systems | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | United Movers Transportation LLC | 3143785 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Wolf Pack Movers | 3749927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | | Moving Commandos LLC | 4575568 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 | Second Chance Moving LLC | 4429718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 | Star Moving Systems | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 | Villa Moving Services LLC | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 | All Nations Moving LLC | 4357759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Apex Moving & Storage LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Transportation International Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Pacific Northwest Moving LLC | Federal Way, WA | 4470020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Northwest Moving Group Inc | Lakewood, WA | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | Lakewood, WA | 2308242 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Olympic Moving and Storage III | Lakewood, WA | 163212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Bigbee Movers LLC | Puyallup, WA | 4198234 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Orion Moving Systems Inc | Algona, WA | 4537270 | 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 Washington is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Pierce County
Tacoma is in Pierce County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,851 people a year leaving Pierce County for another state, most often for California (about 3,827), Texas (about 3,113) and Arizona (about 2,236), while about 31,651 (±2,052) 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Tacoma, WA?
26 household-goods carriers are registered in Tacoma itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fife, Lakewood, Puyallup, Milton and nearby). All 66 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,093 miles) is $4,919 – $6,558 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Tacoma?
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 Tacoma, WA?
11 carriers registered in Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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. 25 of the 66 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Tacoma passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 26 of the 66 movers listed here were inspected, 334 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 191 vehicle inspections (16.2%), 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.