Find registered moving companies across New York: city directories, movers outside the major metro areas, and how moving companies are licensed in the state. Our directory lists 533 moving companies in New York registered with FMCSA to carry household goods.
Registered movers in New York by city
| City area | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only | Median time registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 306 | 216 | 80 | 9 yrs |
| Long Island | 66 | 34 | 32 | 16 yrs |
| Buffalo | 32 | 11 | 21 | 11 yrs |
| Syracuse | 25 | 9 | 15 | 3 yrs |
| Albany | 21 | 12 | 9 | 20 yrs |
| Rochester | 20 | 7 | 13 | 14 yrs |
Largest registered fleets in New York
| Company | Based in | Trucks | On register | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piece Of Cake Moving | Long Island | 337 | 9 yrs | Yes |
| Roadway Moving | New York | 192 | 17 yrs | Yes |
| Great Moving INC | Staten Island | 70 | 15 yrs | Yes |
| Pedowitz Machinery Movers | Hauppauge | 67 | 37 yrs | Yes |
| Clancy Relocation & Logistics | Patterson | 56 | 41 yrs | Yes |
| Arnoff Moving & Storage INC | Poughkeepsie | 48 | 52 yrs | Yes |
| Arnoff Moving & Storage | Malta | 44 | 24 yrs | Yes |
| Plycon Transportation Group | Kings Park | 41 | 38 yrs | Yes |
| Oz Moving & Storage INC | Yonkers | 35 | 24 yrs | Yes |
| Molloy Moving & Storage | Farmingdale | 33 | 42 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 York
New York requires movers that carry household goods within the state to hold authority from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Ask the mover for its NYSDOT number and confirm it with NYSDOT. For moves to another state, check the USDOT number with FMCSA.
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 York need a license?
New York requires movers that carry household goods within the state to hold authority from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Ask the mover for its NYSDOT number and confirm it with NYSDOT. For moves to another state, check the USDOT number with FMCSA.
How much does it cost to move within New York?
Local moves are usually charged by the hour and long moves by weight and distance. See our moving cost guide for rough ranges.