Licensed Movers in University Place, WA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in University Place 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 University Place to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in University Place
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in University Place and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 41 can move you out of state. 16 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 University Place
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mighty Movers LLC
5717 62Nd St W, WA 98467
- USDOT
- 4536051
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of University Place
Nearest first, from Tacoma, Lakewood, Fife, Dupont and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi |  | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Tacoma, WA | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Star Moving Systems | Tacoma, WA | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Villa Moving Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mountain Moving & Storage | Tacoma, WA | 885643 | 13 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Sanders Transfer Company | Lakewood, WA | 1573498 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Apex Moving & Storage LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2088187 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Transportation International Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Delivering Furnitures | Lakewood, WA | 3049553 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Double Strength Movers LLC | Lakewood, WA | 4129565 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Pacific Shore Moving | Tacoma, WA | 2048950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | Tacoma, WA | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Northwest Moving Group Inc | Lakewood, WA | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ultimate Movers LLC | Lakewood, WA | 3122917 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Amc Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4413797 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Reyes Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4573997 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tacoma Hands on Moving Rent & Truck LLC | Tacoma, WA | 1957461 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Movers 4 Less | Tacoma, WA | 2067627 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Banner Moving and Transport | Tacoma, WA | 946899 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | Lakewood, WA | 2308242 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Olympic Moving and Storage III | Lakewood, WA | 163212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Home2Home Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3295264 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | PNW Moving & Delivery LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2919585 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | United Movers Transportation LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3143785 | 2 trucks | 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 |
| 6 mi | Second Chance Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4429718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Buffalo Movers LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4514772 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Swift Moving & Delivery LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2353106 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Stamina Movers | Tacoma, WA | 4258696 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms TMS Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi |  | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLC | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Superheroes Moving and Storage LLC | Fife, WA | 3373649 | 5 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Seattle Moving & Storage | Dupont, WA | 4025637 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Tetris Moving Company LLC | Fife, WA | 2993299 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Three Generations Moving and Hauling LLC | Tacoma, WA | 2928180 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Allwaysmovingllc | Tacoma, WA | 3943141 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near University Place
16 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 289 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 26 of 162 vehicle inspections (16.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 288 driver inspections (3.1%, 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 |
| American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking LLCFife, WA · USDOT 567635 | 8 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 8 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in University Place
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 University Place: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in University Place: 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 University Place: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From University Place, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,092 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,186 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 | ≈ 1,092 | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,033 | $9,149 – $12,198 | $10,521 – $14,028 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,954 | $8,793 – $11,724 | $10,112 – $13,483 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,197 | $9,887 – $13,182 | $11,369 – $15,159 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,721 | $12,245 – $16,326 | $14,081 – $18,775 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,186 | $14,337 – $19,116 | $16,488 – $21,983 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,782 | $12,519 – $16,692 | $14,397 – $19,196 |
Long-distance movers in University Place
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in University Place hold it and 19 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of University Place.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Tacoma, WA | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Star Moving Systems | Tacoma, WA | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | Villa Moving Services LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Coleman American Moving Services of Washington LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Apex Moving & Storage LLC | Lakewood, WA | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 mi | Transportation International Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | Tacoma, WA | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Northwest Moving Group Inc | Lakewood, WA | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | Lakewood, WA | 2308242 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Olympic Moving and Storage III | Lakewood, WA | 163212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | United Movers Transportation LLC | Tacoma, WA | 3143785 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wolf Pack Movers | Tacoma, WA | 3749927 | 2 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 Pierce County
University Place 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 University Place | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County, WASeattle moving costs | 10,614 ±1,241 | ≈ 33 mi to Seattle | $535 – $873 |
| Thurston County, WAOlympia moving costs | 4,280 ±881 | ≈ 24 mi to Olympia | $535 – $873 |
| Kitsap County, WABremerton moving costs | 2,173 ±637 | ≈ 28 mi to Bremerton | $535 – $873 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 1,389 ±683 | ≈ 1,298 mi to Chandler | $5,841 – $7,788 |
| Snohomish County, WALynnwood moving costs | 1,366 ±400 | ≈ 51 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 University Place 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 University Place: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in University Place, WA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in University Place itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tacoma, Lakewood, Fife, Dupont and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in University Place?
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 University Place to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,092 miles) is $4,914 – $6,552 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near University Place?
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 University Place, WA?
0 carriers registered in University Place hold interstate operating authority, and 19 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 University Place 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. 19 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near University Place passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 16 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 289 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 26 of 162 vehicle inspections (16.0%), 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.