How do I compare movers in Dayton, OH?

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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Dayton Movers

Compare moving companies serving Dayton, OH 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 Dayton

Moving within Dayton or relocating to Ohio 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 Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Owner / PrincipalSheila Westray DOT2519558 Years12 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks1

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Dayton, OH

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
4Ever Moving	Daeonte M Frierson	4239061	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Arpin Preferred Movers	Not confirmed	1245245	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	3	70	Listed	View
Asr Transportation	Alona Sherell Reed	4075142	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	—	70	Listed	View
Auggie’s Transportation	Robert Augspurger	2594799	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	2	70	Listed	View
Axesscity Express	Jequan Curry	4545485	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	—	70	Listed	View
Cc’s Delivery	Damika Clarke	3766165	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Colter Realty	Damare Colter	3525908	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
Cousin Q Box Truck Moving and Hauling Services	Daqwan Piner	4549197	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Daniel and Son Moving	Jules Allen Daniel	1518631	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	10	70	Listed	View
Dont Stop Trucking	Tyler Maurice Boyd Sr.	4194480	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	15	70	Listed	View
Dow Moving	Michael Graham	3435844	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	8	70	Listed	View
Everglobe Logistics	Shokhrukh Usmonov	4081239	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Four Brothers Transportation	Gredy Urbina	3734222	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Greater Cincinnati Transfer	Orville L. Morgan JR	2044493	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	2	70	Listed	View
Greater Dayton Moving and Storage	Not confirmed	938251	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	25	2	70	Listed	View
HMR Express	Khashim Kelishov	2989456	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	2	70	Listed	View
Homeward Bound Relocation Services	Not confirmed	2222108	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	—	70	Listed	View
Hopson Trucking	Richard Hopson Jr.	4531469	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Howards Van Lines	Not confirmed	1245219	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	1	70	Listed	View
Ibo Express	Ibrahim Chukadze	3218114	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
J and A Hauling and Delivery	Adam Seaton	4527709	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	3	70	Listed	View
J&D Trucking and Transport	Joani Thomas	3772307	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Jewett Logistics	Bennie David Jewett Iv	4321684	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	—	70	Listed	View
Kays Moving	Karl A Hoffman	4170214	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
L J Transfer	Jerry Salmons	1340660	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	21	1	70	Listed	View
Lincoln Storage and Moving	Jason Peace	1008646	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	24	4	70	Listed	View
Mayberrys Moving and Storage	Doug Thoma	4426610	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	8	70	Listed	View
Mayberrys Van and Storage	James Roberts	81407	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	52	12	70	Listed	View
MHG Express	Montasir Haroun Gumaa	3654432	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Miami Valley Moving and Storage	Sheila Westray	2519558	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	1	70	Listed	View
Move Thru US	Marcus A Walton	4189371	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Mountains Hauling	Tatiana Yvonne Mance	4274006	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	2	70	Listed	View
Nationwide Moving Service	Dontae Angelo Dorsey Sr.	4539972	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Orbit Movers and Erectors	Michele Shepard	356107	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	37	9	70	Listed	View
PCL NKY	Josh Payne	4459731	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	20	70	Listed	View
PLB Transport	Peggy L. Howse	2384227	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	1	70	Listed	View
Ralph Cummings Moving and Storage	Jack W Cummings SR	2522559	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	3	70	Listed	View
Richardson Moving and Storage	Sheila Westray	1240701	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	6	70	Listed	View
Roadrunning Delivery	Not confirmed	9625880	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Route 75 Express	Mohammed Museitif	4374121	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	4	70	Listed	View
Rusty Transportation	Rustam Chukadze	3694371	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Ruvios Moving	David Ruvio	4449975	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Saran Trucking	Bhupinder Singh	1604678	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	3	70	Listed	View
Silver Express Az	Zaid Al-Azzawi	2892672	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	6	70	Listed	View
Sprintcity Transport	Ashley Lewis	3939728	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
T and A Direct Delivery Service	Timothy Fred Lofton	4002566	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	—	70	Listed	View
Tamayo Aviation Transport	Daniel Tamayo	4402786	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
TNT Transfer	Sanjar Asadov	3954280	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
Turbo One Logistics	Not confirmed	5835011	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
United Transfer Logistics	Kuldeep Singh	3728017	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	5	70	Listed	View
Veracity Transport	Silvian Rosario	4471574	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	5	70	Listed	View
Walker Trucking	Jerry Walker	3451911	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
Watkins Transport Group	Toinette Nicole Watkins	4307448	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	—	70	Listed	View

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Dayton moving resources

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Questions about hiring movers in Dayton

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 Dayton?

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.