How do I compare movers in Syracuse, 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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Syracuse Movers

Compare moving companies serving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse

Moving within Syracuse 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 Syracuse?

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 Syracuse, NY

Owner / PrincipalJeffrey Peterson DOT4306706 Years2 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks1

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Syracuse, 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
A Plus Moving	David Charette	2272026	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	3	70	Listed	View
A1 Moving Services	Edwin Bolor Seton	4494850	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Brass Lantern Antiques & Movers	Ronald Kelly	548536	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	32	1	70	Listed	View
Charette Brothers Moving & Storage	David Charette	656269	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	30	5	70	Listed	View
Griffo’s Transportation	Alan T. Griffo	1449434	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	1	70	Listed	View
Instant Movers	Katron Kendel Chavis Jr.	4276739	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	3	70	Listed	View
It’s Your Move	James Dorsey	2024794	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	3	70	Listed	View
J Medley Moving Helpers	Jerome H Medley	3550999	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
J’san Moving & Hauling	Cyrena Ann Welch Sr.	3875744	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Joe Gardner & Sons Local Movers	Robert F Gardner	1493002	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	2	70	Listed	View
Lantern Trucking	Esmir Ibrahimovic	2830134	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	1	70	Listed	View
Magnifique Moving Company	David Richard Hillman	4229626	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	4	70	Listed	View
Mansos Transport	Carlos Manso	4405577	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Mark Skloda Moving & Trucking	Mark Skloda	1920867	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	17	2	70	Listed	View
Moriarty Trucking Service	John Moriarty	1377976	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	2	70	Listed	View
Mount Olympus Transportation	Dmitriy Naginskiy	1341724	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	1	70	Listed	View
Pelligra Transport Co	Rosario V Pelligra	1444829	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	1	70	Listed	View
Ralph Palmisano Movers	Ralph Palmisano	8868	C	Not Confirmed	52	2	50	Listed	View
Rc Movers	Darnelle M Shawndelle Jr.	4361589	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	—	70	Listed	View
Ready Roaders Movers	Barry Stewart Jr.	4506302	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Sampson Moving & Trucking Co	James Sampson	2132486	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View
Smooth Movers	Antonio Oselmo	2279723	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	1	70	Listed	View
Sobtex Delivery	Alinoor Mohamed Abdirahman	4495974	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Swift Movers	Austin Theodore Morris	4056916	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Syracuse Movers	Not confirmed	494561	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	34	3	70	Listed	View
Syracuse Trailer & Moving	Joshua Korthas	4361166	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
The Student Storage Co	Archie Potamianos	1605305	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	4	70	Listed	View
We Get It Done Movers	Jeffrey Peterson	4306706	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View

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Syracuse 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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Questions about hiring movers in Syracuse

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 Syracuse?

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.