By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Sep 4, 2025

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988 movers in Dover

5 Star Movers LLC

(1)
Based in Bronx, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 24 2023 by Nhan Vo

"I was cotracted with 5 Star Mover from MA to LA for FULL SERVICE. They are the worst ever in my life of kind of moving company. 1. Do not keep schedule correctly. Intead of going to pickup as schedule in Feb 21 2023. They suddenly request to pick..."

Trans Union Transport Inc

(1)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 11 2016 by Chris

"Stay far away! The owner, Eric, is unbelievably rude and condescending for no reason. When you ask a question you are yelled at over the phone. Bulling is this guys game. We had a local move and were assigned Trans Union by our company. The guys w..."

Princeton NJ Movers

(0)
Based in Princeton, New Jersey

Abreu Movers

(0)
Based in Bronx, New York

iCan Storage

(0)
Based in Congers, New York

Royal Relocation Systems

(23)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 27 2019 by Sara Huth

""South Coast Van Lines" aka "Royal Relocation" You have to come up with new company names when enough people talk about what a despicable company you run. -5 stars. -all the stars in the sky. This is without a doubt the most horrific expe..."

Direct Van Lines

(5)
Based in Corona, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 24 2019 by Amanda Conti

"There are numerous websites with bad reviews on this company. All of my research tells me many things; but the biggest one is we all have the same story to tell. We need to share this information with each other and put our stories together in ord..."

Experienced Moving

(4)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 20 2023 by Justice Christine

"THESE HAMARS, STOLE AND SOLD EVERYTHING MY CHILDREN AND I OWN. DON'T HIRE THESE PROFESSIONAL SCAM ARTISTS! [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT], [NAME EDIT] AND THE OTHER 2 GENTLEMEN NEVER DELIVERED OUR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS BELONGINGS. ON 11- 27- 16. FROM..."

American Power Moving

(3)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 07 2018 by Melanie

"WORST COMPANY EVER, DO NOT USE THEM!! If I could give them zero stars I would. After multiple delays they finally showed up at 2 in the morning to move my stuff, made me leave items behind they didn't have room for, charged me much more than my qu..."

North East Movers

(1)
Based in Bronx, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 27 2015 by Ed Barlak

"This was the most horrible move I have ever experienced. I have moved several times over my career. By far this is the worst company ever!! First off..they sent movers to the pick up location that could not speak the English language very well..i..."
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Who regulates Dover interstate movers?

Dover 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 Jersey

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

Moved Within NJ
40%
Moved out of NJ
60%

Statistically speaking, more New Jerseyans have decided to move out of the state than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of all household moves in New Jersey are as follow: 40% local vs. 60% interstate.

As the most densely populated of all U.S. states, The Garden State may not be attractive enough for all the people who wish to relocate to more spacious, not-so-crowded places. Remember that any cross-country move starts with choosing one of the best-rated long-distance movers in the country.

Who regulates New Jersey local movers

The regulation of New Jersey movers is part of the of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs daily work. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs provides safe, and adequate services, while observing the rules and regulations concerning the transportation of your household goods. Before choosing your mover, find out if the mover you have selected is licensed and if they have had complaints lodged against them.

Agency: Department of Law and Public Safety, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Address: 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6512
Website: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov

What do people move within New Jersey?

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

Studio (5%)
1 Bedroom (31%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (14%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

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 Jersey movers near Dover

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Denville, Morristown and Parsippany can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Dover, NJ 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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