Find registered moving companies across New Jersey: city directories, movers outside the major metro areas, and how moving companies are licensed in the state. Our directory lists 349 moving companies in New Jersey registered with FMCSA to carry household goods.
Registered movers in New Jersey by city
| City area | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only | Median time registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 324 | 280 | 34 | 6 yrs |
Largest registered fleets in New Jersey
| Company | Based in | Trucks | On register | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metroglide Movers | Belleville | 20001 | 12 yrs | Yes |
| Budd Van Lines INC | Somerset | 215 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Great Moving & Storage INC | South Plainfiel | 70 | 5 yrs | Yes |
| All Season Movers INC | Kearny | 35 | 26 yrs | Not active |
| Arena Van Lines INC | Piscataway | 29 | 7 yrs | Yes |
| Monarch Storage And Warehouse Corp | Lyndhurst | 22 | 42 yrs | Yes |
| Reliable Van & Storage Company INC | Elizabeth | 20 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Central Moving Systems | Bridgewater | 20 | 26 yrs | Yes |
| Simply Moving Storage LLC | Haledon | 19 | 9 yrs | Yes |
| World Class Moving Systems | Bound Brook | 18 | 4 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 New Jersey
Rules for moves that stay within New Jersey 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 New Jersey license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the New Jersey 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 New Jersey need a license?
Rules for moves that stay within New Jersey 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 New Jersey license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Local moves are usually charged by the hour and long moves by weight and distance. See our moving cost guide for rough ranges.