By Vince Sanders

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

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315 movers in Porterville

Sterling Van Lines

(5)
Based in Bell Gardens, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 22 2024 by Shawn Henegar

"Sterling assured me they were the right fit for my long distance move. I was told they would completely handle everything as their website states, if I could just be flexible with dates. I did not know this meant I wouldnt receive a packing or mov..."

A Better Way to Move

(0)
Based in Los Angeles, California

Good Neighbors Moving Company

(0)
Based in South Gate, California

Abwini Transportation Services

(0)
Based in Compton, California

Golden Eagle Moving

(0)
Based in Upland, California

Modesto Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Modesto, California

Household Goods Moving Experts

(5)
Based in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 08 2025 by Rick Siedschlag

"After contacting American Way Moving they contracted with this company. Horrible experience. Not only did the price keep going up they kept moving the delivery day out. The foreman that picked up our belongings told us to have a cashier check read..."

King Relocation Services

(4)
Based in Santa Fe Springs, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 21 2025 by Sanford Bookstaver

"This company signed a binding agreement with me for my move across country. One the of the largest items that needed to be moved was a stone Buddha. King contractually committed to crating it, moving it to the truck, transporting it across country..."

Schumacher Cargo Logistics

(47)
Based in Gardena, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 27 2025 by What Is Really Happening

"Avoid these scammers pls as I have used this company to ship a container load of cars from the USA to the UK. I was given a quote and everything was paid for in full in advance. It took them ages before the container was finally shipped. When the ..."

Beverly Hills Transfer and Storage

(0)
Based in Gardena, California
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Who regulates Porterville interstate movers?

Porterville 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 Porterville

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Visalia, Bakersfield and Fresno can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Porterville, CA 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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