By Vince Sanders

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

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Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv

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897 movers in Rensselaer

Booth Movers

(0)
Based in Moonachie, New Jersey

Hudson Moving & Storage Co., Inc.

(0)
Based in New York, New York

Two Brothers Moving

(0)
Based in New York, New York

RedLine Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Glen Head, New York

Father & Son Moving & Storage

(12)
Based in Billerica, Massachusetts
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 25 2019 by Nikita Rao

"They promised 1-14 business days and our stuff arrived after way later then that . They never gave right answers on phone so I had to go personally but no luck . Our boxes were handled bad, don’t hire them . Wouldn’t recommend them at all."

Delta Relocation

(12)
Based in Carlstadt, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 08 2020 by Ruben Ramos

"Do not use this company they lost many items imagine a 24’ extension ladder and an 8ft ladder to begin plus lots of other items as for insurance was asked about it on moving day giving me little time to make a decision."

Unity Vanlines

(2)
Based in Carlstadt, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 01 2022 by Bea Mo

"They took my money and picked up my stuff, just to store it in a warehouse. I called 4 or 5 month every warehouse in and around Portland. At the end I had to pay rent for all the time for the warehouse and had to find a new Shipping Company with a..."

East meets West Relocation

(1)
Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 14 2017 by Krish

"Luggage was picked up from Baltimore on Dec 28th 2016 and it was not delivered yet even after 3 weeks. Kumar or the Truck driver do not respond to calls and never provide an update. We have been calling, texting but no one responds. I would never ..."

Luxury Interstate Movers LLC

(1)
Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 01 2023 by Margaret E Ritter

"The van arrived 2 1/2 hours later than the 6pm time quoted. It took 3 movers 2 1/2 hours to load 20 items that they claimed to equal the 630cu ft that I was quoted. They argued over the personal check, as company policy decrees otherwise, but left..."

5 Star Movers LLC

(1)
Based in Bronx, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 24 2023 by Nhan Vo

"I was cotracted with 5 Star Mover from MA to LA for FULL SERVICE. They are the worst ever in my life of kind of moving company. 1. Do not keep schedule correctly. Intead of going to pickup as schedule in Feb 21 2023. They suddenly request to pick..."
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Who regulates Rensselaer interstate movers?

Rensselaer 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 New York

Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.

Moved Within NY
31%
Moved out of NY
69%

It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.

There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.

Who regulates New York local movers

Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.

Agency: New York State Department of Transportation
Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232
Phone: (518) 457-6195
Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov

What do people move within New York?

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

Studio (11%)
1 Bedroom (33%)
2 Bedroom (18%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (4%)

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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 New York movers near Rensselaer

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Albany, Schenectady and Ballston Spa can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Rensselaer, NY 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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