How do I compare movers in Boston, MA?

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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Boston Movers

Compare moving companies serving Boston, MA 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 Boston

Moving within Boston or relocating to Massachusetts 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 Boston?

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 Boston, MA

Owner / PrincipalAnca Bungardean DOT1656354 Years19 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks4

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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 Boston, MA

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
617 Boston Movers	Marius Adrian Iorga	4201448	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	2	70	Listed	View
A-Plus Moving and Storage	Anca Bungardean	1656354	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	4	70	Listed	View
American Moving And Installation	Kathleen Rowell	2473593	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	5	70	Verified	View
Bostonia Moving	Gytautas Tuoma	4049686	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	2	70	Listed	View
Casa 809 Delivery and Moving Services Corp	Gabriel a Rodriguez	4530129	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
East Coast Boston Movers	Edgar Rodriguez	3604698	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	4	50	Listed	View
Exela Movers	Alexe Suciu	2588687	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	4	70	Listed	View
Fenway Movers	Charles Reed	3781165	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Larkin Movers	Mary Ann Donegan	312585	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	38	5	70	Listed	View
Moo Moving	Not confirmed	5231905	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Move Truck	Ramon Ramirez	4210717	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	2	50	Listed	View
Movers in Action Corp	Santos Rivas	3300397	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	4	70	Listed	View
New England Moving and Storage	David Lee	3454664	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	—	70	Listed	View
Olympia Moving and Storage	Michael Gillmartin	597632	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	31	70	86	Listed	View
On the Move Transport	Ionya Whyles	3807820	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Otto’s Moving and Storage	Otto Papai	3126897	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Prime Moving and Storage	Jaime Landos	3846994	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	2	70	Listed	View
Stairhopper Movers	MARIUS ADRIAN IORGA	1696867	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	31	70	Verified	View
Varsity Movers	Kierin Herr	3751873	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	4	70	Verified	View
Yourelo Your Full-Service Relocation Corporation	Umida Yusupova	2252143	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View

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Boston moving resources

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

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Are you a mover in Boston?

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Questions about hiring movers in Boston

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 Boston?

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.