Find registered moving companies across Massachusetts: city directories, movers outside the major metro areas, and how moving companies are licensed in the state. Our directory lists 269 moving companies in Massachusetts registered with FMCSA to carry household goods.
Registered movers in Massachusetts by city
| City area | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only | Median time registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 212 | 171 | 33 | 8 yrs |
| Worcester | 22 | 17 | 3 | 15 yrs |
Largest registered fleets in Massachusetts
| Company | Based in | Trucks | On register | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Giant Moving Company | Winchester | 88 | 37 yrs | Yes |
| Olympia Moving & Storage | Watertown | 70 | 31 yrs | Yes |
| Piece By Piece Movers | Clinton | 42 | 17 yrs | Yes |
| DN Van Lines Moving & Storage | Northborough | 32 | 23 yrs | Yes |
| Stairhopper Movers LLC | Everett | 31 | 19 yrs | Yes |
| Isaacs Moving And Storage | Newton | 25 | 32 yrs | Yes |
| ABC Moving Services INC | Somerville | 23 | 40 yrs | Yes |
| Tobin Scientific | Beverly | 22 | 37 yrs | Yes |
| Mass Bay Movers LLC | Peabody | 21 | 10 yrs | Yes |
| Esquire Moving INC | Watertown | 20 | 11 yrs | Yes |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15. Fleet size is not a measure of quality. A listing is not an endorsement.
Moving regulations in Massachusetts
Rules for moves that stay within Massachusetts vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any Massachusetts license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the Massachusetts attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.
For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority. How to check a moving company.
Moving services
- Local Movers
- Long Distance Movers
- Interstate Movers
- Apartment Movers
- Office & Commercial Movers
- Packing Services
- Storage and Moving
- Last-Minute & Same-Day Movers
Frequently asked questions
Do movers in Massachusetts need a license?
Rules for moves that stay within Massachusetts vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any Massachusetts license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the Massachusetts attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.
How much does it cost to move within Massachusetts?
Local moves are usually charged by the hour and long moves by weight and distance. See our moving cost guide for rough ranges.