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Ben Hur Moving & Storage review (2026)

Ryan Mitchell, Moving Company Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byRyan MitchellMoving Company Researcher
Amanda Brooks, Senior Editorial Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Ben Hur Moving & Storage is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 581878 and MC MC-253484. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in New York, NY, Ben Hur Moving & Storage covers interstate (48). A two-bedroom interstate move with Ben Hur Moving & Storage is estimated at $2,300–$6,300, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Ben Hur Moving & Storage is most relevant to nyc long-running independent.

Key facts

USDOT number
581878
MC / docket number
MC-253484
FMCSA legal name
BEN HUR MOVING & STORAGE INC
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
327 Walnut Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Power units
1
Drivers
2
MCS-150 filed
2025-09-22
Safety rating
S
Safety rating date
2009-10-20
Last compliance review
2009-10-08
Founded
1957
Headquarters
New York, NY
Coverage
Interstate (48)
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,300–$6,300
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-17
Verdict

Ben Hur Moving & Storage

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Long-running NYC mover with both local and interstate operations. Storage facilities support multi-week transitions.

Best for
NYC long-running independent
Main trade-off
Limited West Coast presence.

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What is Ben Hur Moving & Storage's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Ben Hur Moving & Storage is 581878. The registration status of Ben Hur Moving & Storage is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Ben Hur Moving & Storage licensed to move within New York?

For a move that stays inside New York, movers are authorised by New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Modal Safety and Security, part of the New York State Department of Transportation, and the agency does not publish a single name for that authorisation on the pages we read. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 518-457-6512. We have not verified Ben Hur Moving & Storage's New York authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is Ben Hur Moving & Storage's USDOT number?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage carries USDOT number 581878 and docket number MC-253484 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is BEN HUR MOVING & STORAGE INC. The filed physical address is 327 Walnut Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454. The census entity status for Ben Hur Moving & Storage is active. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Ben Hur Moving & Storage as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 581878 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ben Hur Moving & Storage registered to carry household goods?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside no other class. A cargo classification records what the company registered on its MCS-150 form. It is not the same thing as active household goods operating authority, which is held on a separate federal licensing and insurance record and has to be checked there.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 581878 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Ben Hur Moving & Storage's fleet?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage reports 1 power units and 2 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Ben Hur Moving & Storage last updated that federal registration on September 22, 2025, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 581878 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Ben Hur Moving & Storage have a federal safety rating?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage holds a federal safety rating of Satisfactory on its census record, issued on October 20, 2009. A safety rating is assigned after a compliance review, and the most recent review of Ben Hur Moving & Storage on the federal record is dated October 8, 2009. The rating reflects that review and is not updated continuously.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 581878 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ben Hur Moving & Storage a carrier, a broker, or both?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Ben Hur Moving & Storage is licensed to perform moves with its own trucks and crews rather than arrange them through another company. The crew that arrives on moving day works under this authority, and Ben Hur Moving & Storage carries the federal liability for the shipment. The licensing record for Ben Hur Moving & Storage shows household goods authority, property authority, and no broker authority, no passenger authority.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Ben Hur Moving & Storage authorised to move household goods?

Ben Hur Moving & Storage holds active operating authority covering household goods on its federal licensing record. This is a stronger statement than the cargo classification on the census registration, which only records that Ben Hur Moving & Storage registered household goods as a cargo type. Authority is the licence to carry that freight for hire, and it has to be active for Ben Hur Moving & Storage to move a household across state lines lawfully.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Ben Hur Moving & Storage?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 581878 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-17

Ben Hur Moving & Storage in one paragraph

Ben Hur Moving & Storage has been operating since 1957 (about 69 years), runs out of New York, NY, and covers interstate (48). Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 581878 and MC MC-253484. Long-running NYC mover with both local and interstate operations. Storage facilities support multi-week transitions.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Ben Hur Moving & Storage quotes generally land in the $2,300–$6,300 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $4,300. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Ben Hur Moving & Storage is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

NYC long-running independent. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Ben Hur Moving & Storage. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Ben Hur Moving & Storage. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Ben Hur Moving & Storage vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Ben Hur Moving & Storage1957$2,300–$6,300
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Ben Hur Moving & Storage, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Amanda Brooks182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ben Hur Moving & Storage licensed and insured?
Ben Hur Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 581878 and MC MC-253484. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Ben Hur Moving & Storage cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Ben Hur Moving & Storage is typically estimated at $2,300–$6,300. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Ben Hur Moving & Storage offer binding estimates?
Ben Hur Moving & Storage offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Ben Hur Moving & Storage include?
Ben Hur Moving & Storage offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Ben Hur Moving & Storage operate?
Ben Hur Moving & Storage covers interstate (48) and is headquartered in New York, NY, where it has been based since 1957.
Who is Ben Hur Moving & Storage best suited to?
Ben Hur Moving & Storage suits nYC long-running independent. The main trade-off to plan around: Limited West Coast presence. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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