How do I compare movers in Los Angeles, CA?

Start with the company name, DOT number, years in business, service areas, fleet size, drivers, insurance or COI availability, review status, and whether the listing has been manually reviewed or claimed.

Why should I request a COI from a mover?

A certificate of insurance may be required by apartment buildings, condos, offices, property managers, realtors, senior living communities, or commercial properties before a move can take place.

Are all local movers listed in FMCSA?

No. Some local movers are only registered through state programs. Movers Near Me is building both federal and state-level mover records.

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Los Angeles Movers

Compare moving companies serving Los Angeles, CA using the details that matter most: exact company identity, legal and DBA names, ownership information, DOT records, authority status, FMCSA safety ratings, years in business, fleet size, and Movers Near Me transparency signals.

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Practical guides for the parts of moving that often require the most preparation before move-in day.

Moving into a new apartment Plan building access, elevators, parking, utilities, COIs, and move-in day. Read guide → Moving with pets Prepare pets for travel, moving day, and the transition into a new home. Read guide → Moving with children Make the move easier for children with practical planning and transition tips. Read guide → Moving to a senior community Plan a more organized move into assisted living, independent living, or senior housing. Read guide →

Local moving overview

Planning a move in Los Angeles

Moving within Los Angeles or relocating to California requires more than comparing a headline price. Confirm the mover’s identity, authority, safety status, service area, access charges, written estimate, and the exact company responsible for the move.

Local considerations

Confirm whether travel time, fuel, tolls, stairs, elevators, long carries, and packing are included.
Ask the property manager about elevator reservations, loading access, parking, and COI requirements.
Compare written estimates using the same inventory and service details.
Verify the legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and authority before paying.

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Moving cost planning

What affects moving costs in Los Angeles?

Home size is only a starting point. Crew size, total labor time, stairs, elevators, long carries, packing, storage, travel time, move date, and specialty items can materially change the final price.

Smaller movesStudio and one-bedroom moves often depend most on minimum hours, travel charges, access, and crew size.

Family-size movesTwo- and three-bedroom moves are affected by inventory volume, packing, disassembly, stairs, and distance.

Large or complex movesLarge homes, high-rises, storage transfers, pianos, antiques, and long-distance moves usually require a detailed estimate.

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Serving Los Angeles, CA

Owner / PrincipalMike Opos DOT1575046 Years20 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks5

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Compare the advertised company name with the legal business name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and company address.

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Pay close attention to Unsatisfactory or Conditional safety ratings and to inactive, revoked, or out-of-service authority.

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Los Angeles, CA

Safety rating and authority status are prioritized because they are more meaningful to consumers than raw crash counts. Detailed safety signals can remain within each mover's profile and red-flag review.

Company Identity	Owner / Principal	DOT #	Safety Rating	Authority	Years	Trucks	Score	Status	Profile
123 Moving and Storage LLC	Jason Cohen	2074992	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	11	70	Listed	View
4Us Moving LLC	Ilia Braun	3689417	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Affordable Van Lines LLC	Alibek Tektigulov	3933997	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Bravo Moving	Ali Kuliev	3425161	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	2	70	Listed	View
California Express Corporation	Oleg Bogdesco	2775272	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	3	55	Listed	View
California Moving	Gulnur Nurpeissova	3566483	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	55	Listed	View
California Seattle Express Long Distance Movers	Alejandro Fischel	3234695	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	55	Listed	View
Excellent Van Lines LLC	Mariia Usanina	4428044	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Ez Moving	Yuriy Stolyarov	4356839	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Flash Moving & Storage Inc	Nancy Damian	3106377	S	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Flat Rate Moving Systems LLC	Alex Gesing	1486017	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	2	70	Listed	View
Full Moving Service Company LLC	Algerim Moldasheva	3752031	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Garidelles Moving & Walters Transfer	Mike Opos	1575046	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	5	70	Listed	View
Genius Moving	Taras Lanevich	3911345	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Handy Movers LLC	Zhanat Mussin	3307683	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	70	Listed	View
Iron Men Moving	Oleg Zubenko	4271170	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Jb Moving Com	Shelley Scholnick	2776982	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	2	70	Listed	View
Kang Nam Moving Corp	Choon Youm	1752553	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	4	70	Listed	View
Kangaroo Van Lines Inc	Crystopher Grienholz	2513725	S	Not Confirmed	12	2	70	Listed	View
Kuat Moving LLC	Nurlykhan Suiinbay	4043667	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Mario Moving	Siarhei Roskach	2821558	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	2	70	Listed	View
Move Happy Acme	Lior Oren	3136064	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	31	70	Listed	View
Moving and Storage Services California	Pavel Hancharou	3133993	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	4	55	Listed	View
Next Moving Services Inc	Pablo Romero	4231067	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Oka Transfer Co Inc	Andrew Suzuki	56426	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	52	5	70	Listed	View
Orda Moving LLC	Zhandarbek Tauipbayev	3346719	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	3	70	Listed	View
Oz Moving & Storage	Eduard Kiselyov	2895107	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	2	70	Listed	View
Payable Moving	Not confirmed	3539350	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	55	Listed	View
Popeye Moving and Storage LLC	Stephan Nikles	1472924	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	3	70	Listed	View
Prof Moving and Storage	Not confirmed	3052150	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	2	55	Listed	View
Royal Moving & Storage	Not confirmed	2894555	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	7	55	Listed	View
SOS Moving	Not confirmed	3398018	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	3	55	Listed	View
Space Y Moving LLC	Zhalel Kabylbay	4031387	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	3	70	Listed	View
Sunrise USA Moving	Byron Eduardo Barahona	3112491	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	3	70	Listed	View
Trek Movers	Not confirmed	3256910	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	55	Listed	View
Tri Star Moving Service	Victor Martinez	798066	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	27	1	70	Listed	View
Warriors Moving LLC	Robert Reich	3236525	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	70	Listed	View
White Truck Moving Company	Egor Agulov	3028007	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	1	70	Listed	View

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Los Angeles moving resources

Use the city guide for relocation research, browse the editorial best-movers page, or return to the statewide directory.

Moving to Los AngelesNeighborhoods, weather, housing, employment, and local resources. Best movers in Los AngelesEditorial recommendations and reviewed company options. California moversBrowse moving companies and city directories across the state.

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Questions about hiring movers in Los Angeles

How do I verify who owns a moving company?

Compare the mover's advertised name with its legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT record, state registration, written estimate, and payment information. The names should make sense together before you hire the company.

What does an FMCSA safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating indicates that the carrier met applicable safety fitness standards when rated. Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings deserve closer review. Not Rated does not automatically mean unsafe; many carriers have not received a formal safety rating.

What authority status should a mover have?

An interstate household-goods mover should have the appropriate active operating authority for the service it is providing. Inactive, revoked, or out-of-service records are important warning signals that should be investigated before booking.

Why can a mover's legal name differ from its public name?

A moving company may advertise under a DBA or trade name while its licenses, insurance, contracts, and payment accounts use a separate legal entity. The relationship should be clearly disclosed and consistent.

How much do movers cost in Los Angeles?

Pricing depends on home size, inventory, crew size, labor time, distance, access, packing, storage, move date, and specialty items. Compare detailed written estimates rather than choosing only by the lowest advertised price.

Do apartments and condos require a certificate of insurance?

Many managed buildings require a mover to provide a certificate of insurance before move-in or move-out day. Confirm the building's wording, coverage, and submission deadline directly with management.