How do I compare movers in Albany, NY?

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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Albany Movers

Compare moving companies serving Albany, NY 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 →

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Planning a move in Albany

Moving within Albany or relocating to New York 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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What affects moving costs in Albany?

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 Albany, NY

Owner / PrincipalH Bosh Jr DOT1297419 Years22 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks2

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

Check safety and authority

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

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Use each mover profile for additional company details, red flags, service information, insurance notes, and source context.

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Albany, NY

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
Art of Living Moving	Marko Vujinovic	3916522	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	2	70	Listed	View
Burkins & Foley	Brian E Burkins	101775	S	Not Confirmed	52	4	70	Listed	View
Canadian Easy-Moving	Darya Rodriguez	4518426	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Capital Movers	Thomas Penny	1982697	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	1	70	Listed	View
Don’s Moving & Storage	Not confirmed	134890	S	Not Confirmed	52	6	70	Listed	View
Five Star Moving Services	Nicholas Maio Jr	1375504	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	1	70	Listed	View
Grandson’s Moving Company	Jahmier Vincent Smith	3414860	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	—	70	Listed	View
H Bosh Moving Company	H Bosh Jr	1297419	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	2	70	Listed	View
Kalani Transportation Services	Jordan Corporan	4471564	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
M&M Reliable Delivery & Moving	Michael G Korhone	2167155	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	2	70	Listed	View
Maharaj Transport	Michael Maraj	3416643	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	2	70	Listed	View
Morgan the Movers	Ramesha Hill	3911498	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Northeast Movers	Chris Armando	1295437	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	5	70	Listed	View
Protocol Van Lines	Joseph Charles Sweet Sr.	3736265	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	6	70	Listed	View
Schaap Moving Systems	Steven Schaap	31675	C	Not Confirmed	52	10	50	Listed	View
Skyline Van Lines	Tomas Lopez	2487251	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	1	70	Listed	View
The Blake Experience Movers	Donovan Blake	4517565	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	2	70	Listed	View
The Ideal Move	Mark a Geddes	1122518	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	23	8	70	Listed	View

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Albany moving resources

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Questions about hiring movers in Albany

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 Albany?

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.