By Pamela Smith

Updated: Sep 8, 2025

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698 movers in Herkimer

Kaster Moving Co, Inc.

(1)
Based in Stamford, Connecticut
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 04 2018 by Bobm

"Careless, negligent are the two words that describe the moving serve we received. Prized valuables, declared on high value form were destroyed beyond repair. Rude, sarcastic response from company rep. We will never recover what was lost."

Prime Van Lines

(0)
Based in Paterson, New Jersey

Swift Moving Services

(0)
Based in Paterson, New Jersey

Smooth Move & Delivery

(0)
Based in Norwalk, Connecticut

Movers Scarsdale NY Ltd

(0)
Based in Scarsdale, New York

Ron's Trucking Corp

(0)
Based in Yonkers, New York

Stop and Move LLC

(11)
Based in Tenafly, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 23 2025 by John Prieto

"I had to call the police to get my stuff back! From start to finish these people are crooks. They up charged me $1500 from original quote. I had to pay $1500 in what they claimed to be additional packing supples. Annnnd then when they arrived the ..."

Safe Load Moving and Storage - New Jersey

(6)
Based in Hackensack, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 04 2019 by Bobby Sears

"Do not hire Safe Moving Company out of NJ. They are rude and failed to deliver our 2 piece Craftsman tool box with over $1800. worth of tools. Here's how it happened. Safe Load Moving showed up to our home in New York and started by asking for $..."

All Season Van Lines LLC

(5)
Based in Clifton, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 07 2022 by Rebecca Clum

"Budget Vanlines Brokered this awful company. All Season Van Lines put me through months of misery, and I continue to feel the repercussions because I am replacing all my broken furniture and missing items. I basically paid this company thousands o..."

Arthur Werner Moving & Storage

(1)
Based in Stamford, Connecticut
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 07 2017 by Jenny

"Hi all, just wanted to share a bad experience we had with Arthur Werner Moving company b/c I think a lot of people have used them in the area and had recommended them to us on this page. We had them pack and move us a few weeks ago and paid a sign..."
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Who regulates Herkimer interstate movers?

Herkimer 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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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 York movers near Herkimer

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Mohawk, Ilion and Utica can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Herkimer, NY 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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