By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Aug 12, 2025

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146 movers in Lathrop

Got2Move

(1)
Based in San Leandro, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 04 2021 by Jaclyn Kabble

"When looking for a rental company, you go to reviews and other people’s experience. This is my experience. My $2000 4 month old Frame TV was smashed somewhere during the move. The owner thinks possibly in transit, but didn’t have an exact answer. ..."

Cal Van Lines

(1)
Based in San Jose, California
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Jun, 24 2014 by Donna Butler

"This was a long move and the first time I have ever moved this far and with a moving company. It was the worst experience I have experienced in my life. I would never, ever use this company again, as long as I live. I had to make a claim with Cal ..."

All City Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in San Leandro, California

Viking Moving and Storage

(12)
Based in Oakland, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 03 2017 by Nanos K

"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"

Avl Moving Systems

(9)
Based in Santa Clara, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 13 2013 by Lina H.

"Never,..ever,..even consider using this company in Santa Clarita. AVL Moving Systems. The previous negative reviews are indeed correct.  Other than the nice guy in sales, (but who still mislead me into thinking that things were far more inclusive ..."

Port Z Logistics Inc

(0)
Based in Oakland, California

Mover Pros

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

California Moving Systems

(4)
Based in Sacramento, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 07 2021 by Jim Glasgow

"I seriously suspect the ratings I see for California Moving Systems on various sites as my extremely poor customer service experience was not an anomaly. We used CMS to complete a move from California to Florida and we couldn't have received worst..."

Preferred Movers

(1)
Based in Vacaville, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 06 2016 by Miguel Alvarez

"Worst experience ever! We hired them trying to support local a family business, which are also more affordable; however, this time was a very costly decision for us, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of time, effort and stress. Sinc..."

Course Correct

(0)
Based in San Jose, California
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Who regulates Lathrop interstate movers?

Lathrop 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 Lathrop

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By Jessica Ryan

Moving Expert & Contributor

Jessica is an experienced moving expert and author of informative relocation articles and useful tips.

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