How do I compare movers in Rochester, 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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Rochester Movers

Compare moving companies serving Rochester, 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 Rochester

Moving within Rochester 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Rochester, 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
Americanxpress Transport	Not confirmed	3375028	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	70	Listed	View
Ayer Brothers Trucking	John Daniel Ayer Jr.	3946097	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Bauer & Son Moving	Robert Humphreys	348429	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	37	1	70	Listed	View
Becker Movers	Brooke Whitney	2043297	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	7	70	Listed	View
Clark Moving & Storage	Gary Lapietra	1782592	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	11	70	Listed	View
Delivery Solutions	Keith Steward	1691672	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	1	70	Listed	View
Dumbo Moving & Storage	Lior Rachmany	1543241	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	9	70	Listed	View
Eds Logistics	Johnson T Kessington	2375249	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	1	70	Listed	View
Excel Construction & Transportation	Bryan C Lyons	1806781	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	1	70	Listed	View
Falzone Home Delivery	Franco Falzone	1397894	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	1	70	Listed	View
Fns Movers	Edward Zachary Graham	4389246	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
Hp3 Moving	Herbert Earl Parker 3rd	4198568	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Interior Moving Services	Charles P Gates	1498819	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	6	70	Listed	View
J & a Logistics	William Morales Jr.	4477427	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Jaime’s Quick & Easy Moving	Jaime Antonioo Rodriguez	4487674	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Joe’s Moving Company	Joseph Klem	2643923	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	4	70	Listed	View
Joes Moving & More	Joseph Dell Berardi	3496210	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
K K & D Transport	Rayshawn Anderson	4240409	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	5000	70	Listed	View
Kc’s Moving Services	Kristian Concepcion	3552635	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Liberty Moving	Nicholas J Liberti	1457271	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	1	70	Listed	View
Logistics Exxpress	Marian Raby	3169250	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Mata Logistics	Felix Mata	4151786	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Niks Trucking & Logistics	Nikolas a Throumoulos	4378954	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
O&R Express Transportation	Omar E Oreilly-Flores	4473498	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Peace of Mind Movers NY	Samuel Marroquin	2474776	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	1	70	Listed	View
Rhode Sense	Timothy M Quirk	3543338	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	—	70	Listed	View
Rochester Moving & Storage	David Conkey	1622882	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	1	70	Listed	View
Rochester Office Movers	Jennifer Marie Sheridan	4253991	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	4	70	Listed	View
Sheridan Brothers Moving	Mike Sheridan	1203584	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	19	70	Listed	View
Suretrip Express Moving	Suhayl Abdul Latif	4155668	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Upstate Movers	Shahyde Shamere Ross	3875101	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	—	70	Listed	View
Vn Transportation	Viktor Natiazhko	1864328	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	17	2	70	Listed	View
White Gloves Moving	Ruslan Volinschii	3097063	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	2	70	Listed	View
Will Move It Moving	Stephen B Will Jr	2537463	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	1	70	Listed	View

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Rochester moving resources

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

Moving to RochesterNeighborhoods, weather, housing, employment, and local resources. Best movers in RochesterEditorial recommendations and reviewed company options. New York moversBrowse moving companies and city directories across the state.

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Questions about hiring movers in Rochester

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 Rochester?

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.