By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Sep 14, 2025

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730 movers in Newport

Rapid Vanlines

(1)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 05 2021 by Fred L Talbot

"It has now been 90 days and we still do not have a quarter of our belongings. RAPID VAN LINES has lied to use at every turn and have not communicated in any form as to where are belongings are or whether they even have them. They said they would s..."

Coast to Coast Moving & Storage

(1)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Dec, 03 2023 by Ingrid Saunders

"I would advise you use PODS or you would wish you had. These moving companies charge far too much money. You'd spend much less hiring 2 persons to pack and unpack on each end and using PODS. You pay double and sometimes triple this way!"

Magic Touch Moving

(1)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 03 2015 by Jennifer

"Please spare yourself the frustration and stress of using this company!!  Not only is their customer service awful, but they contracted my business out to AV Moving, who in-turn increased the price per square foot I was "contracted for in writing"..."

Unwind Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Garfield, New Jersey

Movers 201

(0)
Based in Carlstadt, New Jersey

Easy Peazy Inc

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

Rock Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

No Borders Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

Van Gogh Movers

(0)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

Paula’s Movers

(0)
Based in Brooklyn, New York
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Who regulates Newport interstate movers?

Newport 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 Rhode Island

Let's see how many people move within Rhode Island versus those who moved from Ocean State to another state.

Moved Within RI
28%
Moved out of RI
72%

The home moving situation in the smallest U.S. state is as follows: 28% of all residential moves have been within the state (local) while 72% of them have been to another state in the country (interstate).

According to our statistical data, the majority of Rhode Islanders have decided to leave their state and move into a home located somewhere else in the country. Moving away is never easy and there are many important decisions to be made prior to the move, including the most fundamental one: Am I ready to move out?

Who regulates Rhode Island local movers

Public Utilities Commission is the agency to contact in case you are performing a local move in Rhode Island. The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers maintains a list with registered moving companies which is accessible to the public on their website. The list is said to be updated regularly, but the Division advises to call (401) 780-2158 in case you have some questions.

Agency: Public Utilities Commission
Address: 89 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: (401) 780-2158
Website: ripuc.ri.org

You can reach the Consumer Section of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers at (401) 780-9700.

What do people move within Rhode Island?

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

Studio (9%)
1 Bedroom (31%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (18%)
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 Rhode Island movers near Newport

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Warwick, Fall River and West Warwick can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Newport, RI sorted by distance:

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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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