Movers in Boston, MA

15 carriers based in Boston are registered with the US Department of Transportation to carry household goods for hire and updated their registration in the last two years. 12 of the companies listed here are licensed for moves to other states.

Ask for the company’s USDOT number and look it up in the government’s public record (every listing here links to it). For a move to another state the mover also needs an active out-of-state license, shown as an MC number. For a move within Massachusetts, also check the mover with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Transportation Oversight Division.

Movers that move household goods within Massachusetts must be licensed by the DPU and may not charge more or less than the rates they file with it. Check the mover's certificate number on the DPU's list of regulated moving companies, and make sure the mover's DPU license number is printed on the bill of lading before you sign.

Move less. Every item you sell before moving day is one less thing to pack, load and pay to carry. Price it to go, and let the price drop each day until you move.