Jacksonville, FL · 2026

Best Moving Companies in Jacksonville, FL (2026): Vetted, Licensed & Reviewed

Eight crews worth calling, real Florida prices, and the FDACS check that separates a licensed mover from a guy with a U-Haul.

Daniel Harper
Moving & relocation writer
Reviewed by Melissa Grant
Logistics editor — fact-checked for accuracy
Last updated: May 2026
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Short answer

For most Jacksonville households, All My Sons of Jacksonville, Read's Moving Systems of Florida, and Conser Moving and Storage are the safest first calls — all three have active USDOT and MC numbers under matching legal names in FMCSA SAFER. Add Ravan Moving & Storage (Wheaton agent) for an interstate move, and A1A Moving & Transport if you want a small, hands-on crew. Expect $720–$1,150 for a 2-BR local move, roughly $3,200–$4,800 to the Northeast.

Top moving companies in Jacksonville

Ranked for fit, not just star ratings. We weight licensing, complaint history, and whether the crew has actually worked your zip code before.

#1

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville

4.3/ 5Best overall full-service
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM1751USDOT: 1892086MC: 681095

FL IM1751 self-disclosed on allmysons.com/florida/jacksonville. USDOT 1892086 and MC-681095 verified via FMCSA SAFER under 'ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF JACKSONVILLE LLC' (6805-1 Stuart Lane South, Jacksonville FL 32254).

LocalLong-distancePackingStorageApartment moves
Service areas
Westside (HQ), Southside, Mandarin, Arlington, Beaches
Typical price
$520–$1,100 (2-BR local) — hourly
  • +Largest local-national operation in Jax with 10+ trucks and crews you can actually book this week
  • +Hourly billing with the travel fee disclosed upfront — no flat-rate surprises
  • Reviews are mixed at the franchise level — read the Jacksonville-specific BBB profile, not the corporate one.

All My Sons' Jacksonville franchise sits on Stuart Lane on the Westside and runs the kind of volume that means you can usually get a crew on short notice. Active USDOT, valid HHG authority. Get the binding-not-to-exceed quote in writing before move day — it's the one upgrade worth asking for.

#2

Read's Moving Systems of Florida

4.6/ 5Best for long-distance & HHG
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM285USDOT: 1036149MC: 516389

FL IM285 self-disclosed on readsmoving.com. USDOT 1036149 and MC-516389 verified via FMCSA SAFER under 'READ'S MOVING SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA INC' (6411 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville FL 32216). Authorized for HHG.

LocalLong-distancePackingStorageSpecialty
Service areas
Philips Hwy corridor, Southside, Mandarin, San Marco, statewide FL
Typical price
$650–$1,300 (2-BR local)
  • +36 power units and ~118,000 miles/yr — actual long-haul operator, not a broker
  • +Decades on Philips Highway; same physical address in FMCSA since registration
  • Premium pricing — not the call for a one-bedroom across town.

Read's runs one of the biggest HHG-authorized fleets headquartered in Jax. If you're moving from Jacksonville to anywhere up the East Coast, this is the operator with the trucks and the paperwork to do it right. They subcontract less than most local outfits, which usually means fewer handoff problems.

#3

Conser Moving and Storage of Jacksonville

4.5/ 5Best for suburban / family moves
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM2148USDOT: 2341993MC: 799719

FL IM2148 self-disclosed on consermoving.com. USDOT 2341993 and MC-799719 verified via FMCSA SAFER under 'CONSER MOVING AND STORAGE OF JACKSONVILLE LLC' (8451 Western Way, Jacksonville FL 32256). Operates as a UniGroup/Mayflower agent for long-distance moves.

LocalLong-distancePackingStorage
Service areas
Southside (HQ off Western Way), Mandarin, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, interstate
Typical price
$580–$1,200 (2-BR local)
  • +10 trucks, 18 drivers — crew sizes scale to a 3-bed in a day
  • +Authorized for both general property and HHG (most local-only outfits aren't)
  • Phone number routes through a Naples area code — confirm you're talking to the Jax dispatcher.

Conser is the workhorse for Southside and St. Johns County suburban moves. Active interstate authority, real fleet, real address off Western Way. Ask specifically for the Jacksonville-based dispatcher when you call — corporate routing can land you in the wrong office.

#4

Baymeadows Moving and Storage

4.5/ 5Best established local
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM469USDOT: 1040023MC: 518204

FL IM469 listed in public business directory records for 'Baymeadows Moving and Storage, 6419 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville FL 32216'. USDOT 1040023 and MC-518204 verified via FMCSA SAFER under 'BAYMEADOWS MOVING AND STORAGE INC' at the same address. Authorized for HHG, both interstate carrier and intrastate shipper.

LocalLong-distancePackingStorageApartment moves
Service areas
Baymeadows, Southside, Mandarin, San Marco, full Duval County
Typical price
$480–$950 (2-BR local)
  • +Same Philips Highway address in FMCSA records for the long haul — stable operator
  • +Both interstate carrier and intrastate shipper authority on file
  • Small fleet (7 trucks, 5 drivers) — Saturday slots tighten in summer.

Two doors down from Read's on Philips Highway, Baymeadows runs a smaller, owner-operated outfit. Active USDOT, active HHG authority, MCS-150 refiled in April 2026 — they're current on their federal paperwork, which a surprising number of local movers aren't.

#5

Ravan Moving & Storage

4.8/ 5Best for interstate via van line
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM2714USDOT: 70719MC: 87113

FL IM2714, USDOT 070719, and MC-87113 self-disclosed by Ravan Moving & Storage Inc on their public contact page (ravanmovingandstoragefl.com/contact-us). USDOT 70719 / MC-87113 verified via FMCSA SAFER under 'WHEATON VAN LINES INC' — Ravan operates as a Wheaton interstate agent. HQ: 3420 Agricultural Center Dr, Saint Augustine FL 32092; serves greater Jacksonville.

LocalLong-distancePackingStorageSpecialty
Service areas
Greater Jacksonville, St. Augustine (HQ), Ponte Vedra, Nocatee — interstate via Wheaton
Typical price
$700–$1,400 (2-BR local), interstate quoted by weight
  • +Wheaton Van Lines interstate authority — real long-haul network, not a broker reselling other trucks
  • +Public licensing disclosure on their own website, which most local outfits skip
  • HQ is in Saint Augustine — local Jax moves carry a small travel fee.

Family-owned (Todd Ravan, since 1967) operating as a Wheaton Van Lines agent. That matters: interstate moves run on Wheaton's federal authority and Wheaton's truck network, with Ravan as the local origin/destination agent. For a Jax-to-Northeast or Jax-to-Texas move, this is the cleanest licensing chain on the list.

#6

A1A Moving & Transport

4.4/ 5Best for small / specialty moves
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VerifiedLast verified: June 2026
FDACS: IM2518USDOT: 3161573MC: 111581

FL IM2518 confirmed via BBB licensing records for 'A1A Moving & Transport' (Jacksonville, FL), issued by FDACS. USDOT 3161573 and MC-111581 verified via FMCSA SMS under 'A1A MOVING & TRANSPORT LLC' (11250 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville FL 32257).

LocalLong-distancePackingSpecialtyApartment moves
Service areas
Mandarin, Southside, Jacksonville Beach, San Marco — boutique-scale
Typical price
$420–$820 (2-BR local)
  • +One-truck, two-driver operation — same crew shows up that quoted you
  • +Active USDOT and MC, registered Jacksonville address on Old St. Augustine Road
  • Tiny fleet — book 4+ weeks ahead for any Saturday.

A1A is the boutique option. Small enough that you'll talk to the people who'll actually load your truck. Active federal authority confirmed, real Mandarin-area address. Good for one- and two-bedrooms where you want hands-on attention more than horsepower.

How much movers cost in Jacksonville

Local movers in Jacksonville bill hourly. A two-mover crew runs about $110–$140/hour, three movers $155–$195/hour, four movers $200–$245/hour. There's almost always a two-hour minimum and a one-time travel fee — usually equal to one hour of labor — that covers the truck getting to you and back to the yard.

What's specific to Jax: humidity slows everyone down in July and August (figure 10–15% more time on the same house), and the I-95/I-295 interchange can eat 45 minutes off your billable window on a Friday afternoon if the dispatcher schedules badly. Beaches jobs add a small distance fee from most Westside-based crews.

Home sizeAvg. crewAvg. hoursTypical local totalLong-distance est.
Studio2 movers3–4 hrs$320–$520$1,800–$2,600
1-bedroom2 movers4–6 hrs$480–$760$2,400–$3,400
2-bedroom3 movers6–8 hrs$720–$1,150$3,200–$4,800
3-bedroom3–4 movers7–10 hrs$1,150–$1,850$4,400–$6,800
4-bedroom4 movers9–12 hrs$1,800–$2,900$6,200–$9,500
Ranges are 2026 estimates compiled from quotes across the Jacksonville metro. Long-distance assumes destinations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Want a personalized number? Read the national cost guide or run a full estimate.

When to move in Jacksonville

Skip July and early August if you have a choice. Crews work slower in the heat — even the good ones — and most companies charge 15–25% more from late May through September. The trucks aren't air-conditioned in the back. Boxes stick. Tape doesn't.

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. From mid-August through October, expect last-minute reschedules when a storm enters the Gulf — your mover isn't being flaky, they're protecting trucks and crews. Build a 48-hour buffer into your closing date if you can. Storage units in Mandarin and the Beaches fill from August onward as residents prep for evacuations.

Snowbird season (October through April) pushes long-distance demand the other direction — trucks heading into Jacksonville from the Northeast cost more, trucks heading out cost less. If you're leaving Jax for points north in March, you can sometimes get a half-empty truck rate.

Best months in Jacksonville: late January through early March. The weather is doable, the crews are fresh, and prices haven't started climbing. Mid-week beats Saturday by 10–20%. Mid-month beats the first or last weekend by more.

Military & PCS moves

Jacksonville is a military town. Between NAS Jacksonville on the Westside and Naval Station Mayport at the mouth of the St. Johns, thousands of PCS moves cycle through every year. The local moving market knows this — but only some of it does it well.

A few basics. A GBL move (Government Bill of Lading) is the traditional setup: the military picks the carrier through DPS, the carrier handles packing and shipping, you sign and inspect. A PPM (Personally Procured Move, formerly DITY) means you handle it yourself, get reimbursed up to a cap, and pocket anything left over. PPM with a licensed mover under contract is the sweet spot for most families — better service than a GBL, money back from the government.

Look for a TSP (Transportation Service Provider) — that's the formal designation for movers approved to work military shipments. Ask directly: "Are you an approved TSP, and have you handled DPS shipments?" If they hesitate, find another crew. On this list, All My Sons of Jacksonville and Wheaton-affiliated Ravan Moving & Storage are the two with the most PCS volume — they'll walk you through DD Form 1840 and the weight-ticket process without prompting.

Areas & neighborhoods served

Jacksonville is huge — 875 square miles, the largest city by area in the lower 48. That changes the math on local moves. A move from Riverside to Mandarin is technically intra-city but it's 14 miles on surface streets and 45 minutes in rush traffic.

Riverside/Avondale and San Marco mean 1920s bungalows, narrow staircases, and parking on the street. Check that your mover knows the area; an inexperienced crew will burn an hour just on staging. Springfield has the same flavor with even tighter streets.

Mandarin, Southside, and Arlington are suburban — driveways, garages, the easy stuff. Crews love these. Ortega skews older and grander; figure on more padding for the antique pieces.

The Beaches — Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach — add 20–40 minutes of drive time from most movers' yards. A reader moving from Riverside to Jax Beach got quoted $300 more once the dispatcher saw it was a Saturday in June. Worth it.

Downtown high-rises require COIs (certificates of insurance) and elevator reservations. Most full-service movers handle this, but ask. Suburbs technically outside Duval — Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, St. Johns County — are still local-rate territory for most Jacksonville movers.

How to verify a Jacksonville mover is legit

Florida is one of the few states with a dedicated mover registry. For any intrastate move (staying inside Florida), your mover must be registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and carry an IM number. Check it at the FDACS Business Search before you sign anything.

For interstate moves — Jacksonville to anywhere outside Florida — federal rules apply. Your mover needs an active USDOT number and an MC (Motor Carrier) number from the FMCSA. Look them up at the FMCSA SAFER system. The lookup shows complaint history, insurance status, and whether they're a carrier or a broker.

Three red flags. One: a quote over the phone, no walk-through. Two: a deposit demanded by wire or cash app. Three: no physical address on the website. Any of those, hang up.

How we chose these companies

We started with every FDACS-registered mover with a Jacksonville-area address and filtered for active USDOT status. From there we weighted four things: complaint history (FMCSA + BBB), review volume across at least three platforms, years in business, and how well the company actually fits a specific kind of move. A budget mover that nails studios doesn't need to compete with a long-haul carrier. Ranking favors fit.

See the full methodology or browse all Florida movers.

Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Jacksonville?
For a typical 2-bedroom local move in Jacksonville, expect $720 to $1,150 with a 3-person crew over 6–8 hours. Long-distance from Jax to the Northeast usually runs $3,200 to $4,800 for the same home. Hurricane prep weeks and the first/last weekend of the month push the high end higher.
Are Jacksonville movers licensed?
Legitimate movers in Jacksonville FL are registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for intrastate work. Interstate movers also need an active USDOT and MC number from FMCSA. If a Jacksonville mover can't produce either, walk away — that's the single fastest way to spot a scam.
What's the cheapest time to move in Jacksonville?
Mid-week, mid-month, late January through early March. Heat slows crews from June through September, so prices climb 15–25% in summer. Hurricane season also pulls trucks for evacuation work. If you can move in February, you'll pay less and the AC works on the truck.
Do Jacksonville movers handle military PCS moves?
Several Jax movers work GBL and PPM shipments for NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport families — All My Sons of Jacksonville and Wheaton-affiliated Ravan Moving & Storage handle them regularly. Ask whether they're an approved TSP (Transportation Service Provider) and whether they've handled DPS shipments before. If they hesitate, find someone else.
How far in advance should I book movers in Jacksonville?
Three to six weeks for most months, eight weeks if you're targeting a Saturday between May and August. Beaches moves in summer book even tighter because crews don't want back-to-back jobs in 95° heat. For a January move, two weeks is usually fine.
Are apartment movers in Jacksonville priced differently?
Yes — apartment moves are billed hourly with a 2-hour minimum and almost always come in under flat-rate house quotes. Most Jacksonville movers will discount the minimum for studios and one-bedrooms on weekdays. High-rise buildings Downtown add a $50–$100 elevator-reservation fee, billed separately.

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