Licensed Movers in Yakima, WA
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Yakima with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Yakima to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Yakima
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 8 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
6 licensed movers are registered in Yakima and 2 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 8 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 2,805 people a year move to Yakima County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Yakima
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Move Northwest Olympic Move Group
Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC
1891 North 1St Street, WA 98901
- USDOT
- 2447936
- MC number
- MC135847
- Fleet
- 30 trucks · 23 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Bernd Moving & Storage LLC
660 N 18Th Ave, WA 98902
- USDOT
- 4373607
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Mendez Movers LLC
503 S 3Rd Ave, WA 98902
- USDOT
- 3170358
- MC number
- MC1262505
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
Washington Moving Company
912 S 1St Ave, WA 98902
- USDOT
- 3020742
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 5
Buff Guy Moving LLC
6606 Oliver Dr, WA 98901
- USDOT
- 4539745
- MC number
- MC1801352
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 6
Ibarra Moving
2214 S 67Th Ave, WA 98902
- USDOT
- 2901207
- MC number
- MC975959
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Yakima
Nearest first, from Union Gap, Moxee and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Yakima Transfer and Storage Company | Union Gap, WA | 1064270 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | In & Out Movers LLC | Moxee, WA | 3535496 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Yakima
2 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 3 driver inspections (0.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Transfer and Storage CompanyUnion Gap, WA · USDOT 1064270 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| In & Out Movers LLCMoxee, WA · USDOT 3535496 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Yakima
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: $4,590 – $6,120 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Yakima cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Yakima
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Yakima hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Yakima cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Move Northwest Olympic Move Group | 2447936 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Mendez Movers LLC | 3170358 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Buff Guy Moving LLC | 4539745 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Ibarra Moving | 2901207 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Yakima Transfer and Storage Company | Union Gap, WA | 1064270 | 3 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 out of Yakima County
Yakima is in Yakima County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,960 people a year leaving Yakima County for another state, most often for Texas (about 626), Oregon (about 502) and California (about 435), while about 2,805 (±587) 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 Yakima 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 Yakima: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Yakima, WA?
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Yakima itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Union Gap, Moxee and nearby). All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Yakima?
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 Yakima to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,020 miles) is $4,590 – $6,120 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Yakima?
By reported fleet, Move Northwest Olympic Move Group in Yakima, WA, with 30 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2447936). 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 Yakima, WA?
4 carriers registered in Yakima hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Yakima 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. 5 of the 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Yakima passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 3 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Yakima County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,805 (±587) a year from other states, about 942 (±339) from abroad and about 4,741 (±792) from elsewhere in Washington. The largest single flow out goes to King County (about 1,095 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.