By Pamela Smith

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

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978 movers in Franklin Lakes

Certified

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Big Apple Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Abreu Movers

(0)
Based in Bronx, New York

Movers Scarsdale NY Ltd

(0)
Based in Scarsdale, New York

iMove NYC LLC

(0)
Based in Astoria, New York

NY International Shipping

(9)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 22 2021 by Monica Goel

"NY International Shipping is an very unprofessional outfit. They essentially blackmailed us but requesting another $878 above the amount that was original requested. Our items had already been shipped internationally so there was not much we could..."

Al's Moving

(9)
Based in White Plains, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 15 2025 by Jeffrey London

"I have been using Al's Moving for over 20 years on many moves. During my most recent move, one of their employees slashed a leather chair with a box cutter. Their answer was to offer me $25 after I submitted the cost and photos of my chair. The ch..."

Ideal Moving & Storage

(8)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 28 2019 by Mellisa Kasdras

"Ideal gave me a 2 consecutive day window for my move. The dates were quickly approaching and …no call from Ideal. I started calling them and they could not seem to tell me which day the movers were coming. I had to be present on the day of the mov..."

Katz Moving

(4)
Based in Long Island City, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 26 2022 by Fabrice C Houdart

"On the day of the move. Katz Moving just did not show up despite a 25% deposit, a signed contract and a move discussed with Dominic Kostic of Katz. My 8-year old sons and I found ourselves all packed up with no plan B for what felt the longest day..."

Trident Moving Corp

(3)
Based in New York, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 08 2023 by Mohammed Hashem

"First off all I am not big fan of leaving bad reviews on companies. If I could give them 0 stars I would. Do your homework! The sales pitch is too good to be true but you will need a lot more space than the quote. They are scammers. We called the ..."
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Who regulates Franklin Lakes interstate movers?

Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Wyckoff, Midland Park and Hawthorne can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Franklin Lakes, NJ sorted by distance:

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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