By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Sep 12, 2025

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149 movers in Los Gatos

Hollister Moving and Storage

(1)
Based in Hollister, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 10 2022 by Ana Marie Pires

"I contracted with Hollister Moving and Storage to move me from Hollister to Wyoming. Though they ([NAME EDIT]) promised to 'take care' of me, it was absolutely my worst nightmare! They damaged or 'lost' everything that I own(ed). They now refuse t..."

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!"

Clutch Moving Company

(2)
Based in San Francisco, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 08 2023 by Kevin Louis Gordon Jr

"This was my first time using movers. Honestly, I don't understand how this company is sitting comfortably at 4.8 stars. The rating made me feel comfortable along with the quote I received, but there was nothing "clutch" about this move or my exper..."

Mod Movers

(0)
Based in Monterey, California

San Mateo Movers

(0)
Based in San Francisco, California

Port Z Logistics Inc

(0)
Based in Oakland, California

Chipman Relocation & Logistics

(0)
Based in Alameda, California

Shamrock Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in South San Francisco, California

Pedro's Moving Services Inc.

(0)
Based in San Francisco, California

One Big Man and One Big Truck

(0)
Based in San Francisco, California
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Who regulates Los Gatos interstate movers?

Los Gatos 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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Local California movers near Los Gatos

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By Jessica Ryan

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

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