By Pamela Smith

Updated: Apr 7, 2026

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255 movers in Gonzales

Reliable Moving and Storage

(1)
Based in Bakersfield, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 25 2016 by Tommy

"I hired Reliable to move me from Taft to Bakersfield in July. They were very nice and showed on time moving day. I had them store all my furniture in a garage where it sat until today. We had a short move so decided to do it ourselves. Many, many ..."

Hansen's Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Bakersfield, California

Fresh Start Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Santa Rosa, California

Fuller Moving Service

(4)
Based in Sacramento, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 14 2021 by Marissa

"Beware!!!! I would seriously caution anyone on using this company for their moving needs because They engage in very unethical business practices such as the following: 1. We were quoted an estimated price for our belongings that was much heavier ..."

House To Home Moving

(1)
Based in North Highlands, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 12 2017 by Robert Melzer

"I only review when a business provides me with an exceptional experience that I take the time to review them. Unfortunately this time I am writing a review for on ongoing exceptionally negative experience. A little background on how and why w..."

Smoove LLC

(0)
Based in Folsom, California

Muscles for Moving

(1)
Based in Santa Rosa, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 06 2017 by Leann Marshall

"Hi. Muscles for moving stole all my stuff. I contacted BBB. And they did nothing. I had things over 30 years and some where when I was a kid. My mother was there paid them my money. TI them. Someone said it be nice to tip there. The owner lie abou..."

Redwood Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Santa Rosa, California

Alder Moving Services

(0)
Based in Santa Rosa, California

Galbraith Van & Storage Company

(0)
Based in Bakersfield, California
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Who regulates Gonzales interstate movers?

Gonzales 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 California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

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

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
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 California movers near Gonzales

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Hollister, Marina and Castroville can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Gonzales, CA sorted by distance:

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

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