Mesa Moving & Storage review (2026)

Researched and written byDaniel HarperSenior Moving Industry Research Editor

Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companies Editorial standards

Mesa Moving & Storage operates through local franchise entities, so its USDOT and MC numbers must be checked per location in the FMCSA register before booking. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Grand Junction, CO, Mesa Moving & Storage covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Mesa Moving & Storage is estimated at $2,200–$5,800, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Mesa Moving & Storage is most relevant to mountain west moves in the salt lake, denver and western colorado markets.

Key facts

Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Grand Junction, CO
Coverage: All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate: $2,200–$5,800
Services: Long-distance, Local, Packing, Storage, Corporate

Verdict

Mesa Moving & Storage

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Mesa Moving & Storage says it started in 1981 and now trades through three separately registered market companies, Salt Lake, Denver and Grand Junction, all administered from the same Grand Junction address and each holding its own docket, fleet and household goods cargo entry. There is no brand-level federal registration to publish, so the entity table on this page names the three registrants instead. The site carries both United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit agent marks, which means an interstate shipment may travel inside either network under that van line's own separate registration.

Best for: Mountain West moves in the Salt Lake, Denver and western Colorado markets
Main trade-off: Each market trades as its own registered company, so the fleet size and safety history behind a quote depend on which Mesa entity issues it.

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Which federal record covers Mesa Moving & Storage?

No single one does. Mesa Moving & Storage operates through separately registered companies, each with its own USDOT number, its own filed fleet and its own safety history. The registrants below are the ones the federal carrier census returns for the name. Ask the branch quoting your move which of these entities will appear on your paperwork, then look that number up yourself before you sign.

Registrant	USDOT	Docket	Location	Power units
MESA MOVING AND STORAGE SALT LAKE LLCDBA MESA MOVING AND STORAGE	2251528	MC-770182	Grand Junction, COActive registration · household goods registered	31
MESA MOVING AND STORAGE DENVER LLCDBA MESA MOVING AND STORAGE	2251521	MC-770150	Grand Junction, COActive registration · household goods registered	17
MESA MOVING AND STORAGE GJ LLCDBA MESA MOVING AND STORAGE	2203660	MC-769032	Grand Junction, COActive registration · household goods registered	12

Salt Lake, Denver and Grand Junction are separate registrants with separate fleets and separate safety histories. Check the number of the company that quotes you rather than a brand-level number, because there is not one.

Read by legal-name search on the federal census. Three market companies carry the Mesa Moving and Storage name, each separately registered and each filing from the group's Grand Junction, Colorado administrative address while trading in its own market.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (dataset az4n-8mr2), read 2026-08-16. A household goods cargo entry is a registration entry, not operating authority.

Is Mesa Moving & Storage the same company as United Van Lines?

No. Mesa Moving & Storage operates as an agent of United Van Lines, which is a separate company with its own federal registration, USDOT 077949. The van line's number appears in agent branding and interstate notices, not as this company's own registration. Each operating company in the group holds its own registration; those are listed above.

The distinction matters when you check a mover. A van line's safety history, fleet size and insurance filings describe the van line. They say nothing about the agent that will pack your home, load the truck and hold your contract.

Read from https://mesamoving.com/ on 2026-08-16.

What is Mesa Moving & Storage's USDOT number?

USDOT number: Not located. We have not located a federal registration record for Mesa Moving & Storage. That is a statement about our search, not about the company: a record may exist under a legal name that differs from the trading name on this page. Anyone can run the same search on the federal register and see what comes back for the name.

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Is Mesa Moving & Storage licensed to move within Colorado?

For a move that stays inside Colorado, movers are authorised by Colorado Public Utilities Commission, part of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, and the authorisation is called Household Goods Mover permit. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 303-894-2070. We have not verified Mesa Moving & Storage's Colorado 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.

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 Mesa Moving & Storage?

Mesa Moving & Storage in one paragraph

Mesa Moving & Storage has been operating since 1981 (about 45 years), runs out of Grand Junction, CO, and covers all 50 states. Mesa Moving & Storage says it started in 1981 and now trades through three separately registered market companies, Salt Lake, Denver and Grand Junction, all administered from the same Grand Junction address and each holding its own docket, fleet and household goods cargo entry. There is no brand-level federal registration to publish, so the entity table on this page names the three registrants instead. The site carries both United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit agent marks, which means an interstate shipment may travel inside either network under that van line's own separate registration.

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, Mesa Moving & Storage quotes generally land in the $2,200–$5,800 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $4,000. 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 Mesa 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

Mountain West moves in the Salt Lake, Denver and western Colorado markets. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Mesa 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 Mesa 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.

Carrier	Founded	2BR price range
Mesa Moving & Storage	1981	$2,200–$5,800
Allied Van Lines	1928	$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines	1948	$3,000–$7,200

Carrier

Founded

2BR price range

Mesa Moving & Storage

1981

$2,200–$5,800

Allied Van Lines

1928

$3,200–$7,500

Atlas Van Lines

1948

$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 Mesa 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Mesa Moving & Storage cost for a 2-bedroom move?

A 2-bedroom interstate move with Mesa Moving & Storage is typically estimated at $2,200–$5,800. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.

Does Mesa Moving & Storage offer binding estimates?

Mesa 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 Mesa Moving & Storage include?

Mesa Moving & Storage offers long-distance, local, packing, storage, corporate. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.

Where does Mesa Moving & Storage operate?

Mesa Moving & Storage covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Grand Junction, CO, where it has been based since 1981.

Who is Mesa Moving & Storage best suited to?

Mesa Moving & Storage suits mountain West moves in the Salt Lake, Denver and western Colorado markets. The main trade-off to plan around: Each market trades as its own registered company, so the fleet size and safety history behind a quote depend on which Mesa entity issues it. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.