By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Feb 1, 2026

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88 movers in Alexandria Bay

The Ideal Move

(1)
Based in Albany, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 26 2020 by Cynthia Atkinson

"My experience with The Ideal Move US DOT#830717, MC#368512, aka Metro Van Lines US DOT#19140, MC#1845 operating on duffy ave, hicksville, ny and in NJ, CT, MA(boston) was so bad, in fact horrible. They stole & damaged my property reboxing what I p..."

Todd Transportation

(0)
Based in Rutland, Vermont

Great Moving and Packing

(12)
Based in Elmira, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 30 2020 by Kathy Lott

"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."

Arnoff Moving & Storage

(11)
Based in Albany, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 24 2026 by Scott Sheridan

"We contacted the Arnoff company to help move our family 3 weeks in advance. They cancelled due to weather. Instead of rescheduling the next day we had to wait 10 days. We needed to be out of the home we were renting and needed to find another comp..."

MoveNShip

(0)
Based in Albany, New York

M & J Movers

(0)
Based in Lancaster, New York

Zito Movers

(0)
Based in Lancaster, New York

Escro Transport

(0)
Based in Buffalo, New York

Wayfinder Moving Services

(0)
Based in Buffalo, New York

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(0)
Based in Buffalo, New York
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Who regulates Alexandria Bay interstate movers?

Alexandria Bay moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of New York

Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.

Moved Within NY
31%
Moved out of NY
69%

It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.

There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.

Who regulates New York local movers

Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.

Agency: New York State Department of Transportation
Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232
Phone: (518) 457-6195
Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov

What do people move within New York?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in NY?

Studio (11%)
1 Bedroom (33%)
2 Bedroom (18%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (4%)

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As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local New York movers near Alexandria Bay

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Westernville, Baldwinsville and Fort Covington can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Alexandria Bay, NY sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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