How do I compare movers in Tacoma, WA?

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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Tacoma Movers

Compare moving companies serving Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma

Moving within Tacoma or relocating to Washington 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 Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

Owner / PrincipalNeil Radford DOT4413797 Years1 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks1

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Tacoma, WA

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
Aa Hauling Services	Richard Wayne Thane	4553988	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Alaska Coast Transport	Virginia M Blaine	230283	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	43	6	70	Listed	View
All Nations Moving	Larry Steven Daughtry	4357759	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Allstate Transport	Not confirmed	193828	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	52	38	70	Listed	View
Amc Moving	Neil Radford	4413797	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Atlantic Relocation Systems	Jon Schroeder	2385545	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	17	70	Listed	View
Atlantic Transport	Alfredo Moreno Hernandez	3458214	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Atom Hauling	Joseph L. Oline	2500762	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	1	70	Listed	View
Banner Moving and Transport	Donald Minchew	946899	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	25	1	70	Listed	View
Better Life Moving Company	Jose Juan Martinez	4152066	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Buffalo Movers	Raquel Shaea Satterwhite Jr.	4514772	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Continental Van Lines	John G. Blaine	11997	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	52	26	70	Listed	View
Corzal Transportation	Juan Cornelio Zaldivar	4413994	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Cross Continental Van Lines	Evens J. Coeurcius	4319787	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
D2D Delivery	Emilia Damian Camacho	3974655	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	2	70	Listed	View
Destiny Moving and Transportation	Larry Davis	3999726	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Forever Moving	Clovelle Cody Harvey	3294593	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	70	Listed	View
Freight House Logistics	Arthur Malone Boyd Sr.	4343761	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
H and K Moving and Storage	Hector Alas Martinez	3960004	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Home2home Moving	Nicolae Gandrabur	3295264	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	4	70	Listed	View
Land Movers	Jesse Dahl	4163577	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Lezcano Trucking and Transfer	Lloyd J Lezcano	1691832	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	10	70	Listed	View
Md Transport	Veaceslav Turcan	1850826	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	17	1	70	Listed	View
Metro Hub Logistics	Timothy Kenley	4383755	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	—	70	Listed	View
Mountain Moving and Storage	Mike Michael	885643	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	26	13	70	Listed	View
Movers 4 Less	Tunisia Quarels	2067627	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Commandos	Clark Miller Osvog	4575568	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Pacific Shore Moving	Nathaniel G. Combs	2048950	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	1	70	Listed	View

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Tacoma 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 Tacoma

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 Tacoma?

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.