By Vince Sanders

Updated: Mar 16, 2026

6 min read

Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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749 movers in Plainville

Bell Air Moving

(0)
Based in Dedham, Massachusetts

EJ McCabe Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Randolph, Massachusetts

Varsity Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Santos Moving

(0)
Based in Ashland, Massachusetts

Beacon Shipping Logistics

(4)
Based in Warwick, Rhode Island
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 26 2026 by Cynthia Neiman

"BEWARE OF BEACON! If I could give them zero stars I would. Car arrived 7 days late. Driver was MIA when dispatcher was trying to him. I was not told that he was picking up cars along the way. And the worst part was my car was damaged and Beacon an..."

Phoenix Moving Inc

(0)
Based in Natick, Massachusetts

Gentle Movers Moving & Storage

(11)
Based in Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Nov, 21 2023 by Kimberly Levette

"I was skeptical to go with Gentle Movers after reading the views but then realized that some were from Florida and other states. I then realized that there are Gentle Movers with different logos in many there states. I went with Gentle Movers be..."

Sterling Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Cranston, Rhode Island

Poseidon Moving

(0)
Based in Boston, Massachusetts

Advanced Storage & Transportation

(0)
Based in Framingham, Massachusetts
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Who regulates Plainville interstate movers?

Plainville 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 Massachusetts

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

Moved Within MA
30%
Moved out of MA
70%

Our statistical data show that the people moving within the state of Massachusetts (30%) are vastly outnumbered by the people moving out of the state (70%).

There are many good reasons to stay in Massachusetts (the great city of Boston and the world-class academic institutions, for starters). However, everyone has their own personal motives to plan, organize and perform a move across the country.

Who regulates Massachusetts local movers

In order to legitimately operate in Massachusetts, moving companies must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Movers licensed by the MDPU are obliged to carry a minimum amount of cargo insurance. Plus, movers are also required to file a Tariff pointing the rates charged for the moving services the company provides.

Agency: Massachusetts Department Of Public Utilities, Transportation Oversight Division
Address: 1 South Station, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 305-3559
Website: www.mass.gov

What do people move within Massachusetts?

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

Studio (9%)
1 Bedroom (26%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (13%)
4 Bedroom (5%)

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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 Massachusetts movers near Plainville

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like North Attleboro, Foxboro and Franklin can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Plainville, MA sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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