White Glove 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

White Glove Moving & Storage is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 648262. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Long Island City, NY, White Glove Moving & Storage covers interstate (48). A two-bedroom interstate move with White Glove Moving & Storage is estimated at $2,200–$6,200, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, White Glove Moving & Storage is most relevant to nyc high-value and luxury moves.

Key facts

USDOT number
648262
FMCSA legal name
WHITE GLOVE MOVING & STORAGE INC
DBA name
WHITE GLOVE MOVING & STORAGE
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
both
Registered cargo classes
Household goods
Carrier operation
A
Federal filing address
235 W First St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Power units
1
Drivers
1
MCS-150 filed
2026-04-08
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Long Island City, NY
Coverage
Interstate (48)
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$2,200–$6,200
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

White Glove Moving & Storage

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

NYC-area mover with fine-art and luxury-furniture handling. Strong building-COI experience in Manhattan high-rises.

Best for
NYC high-value and luxury moves
Main trade-off
Premium pricing — not the budget tier.

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What is White Glove Moving & Storage's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of White Glove Moving & Storage is 648262. The registration status of White Glove Moving & Storage is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Why does the federal filing address differ from White Glove Moving & Storage’s office?

The federal registration files 235 W First St, Bayonne, NJ 07002. The company publishes Long Island City, Queens, NY as the base it serves customers from. The New Jersey address is the registrant's federal filing address. The New York address is the base the company publishes for customers. Neither value is evidence that the other is wrong.

Both values read 2026-08-15.

Does White Glove Moving & Storage have an MC docket number on file?

No MC docket was located in the FMCSA licensing and company census records read for this company's federal registration.

No MC docket was located in the federal licensing records reviewed. That is a statement about those records and nothing more. It is not a finding that the company lacks interstate authority, and where the company's own site describes interstate service that remains a first-party service claim rather than verified federal authority.

Records reviewed 2026-08-15.

Is White Glove 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 White Glove 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 White Glove Moving & Storage's USDOT number?

White Glove Moving & Storage carries USDOT number 648262 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is WHITE GLOVE MOVING & STORAGE INC. It also files under the trade name WHITE GLOVE MOVING & STORAGE. The filed physical address is 235 W First St, Bayonne, NJ 07002. The census entity status for White Glove Moving & Storage is active.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 648262 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is White Glove Moving & Storage registered to carry household goods?

White Glove 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 648262 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is White Glove Moving & Storage's fleet?

White Glove Moving & Storage reports 1 power units and 1 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. White Glove Moving & Storage last updated that federal registration on April 8, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 648262 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does White Glove Moving & Storage have a federal safety rating?

White Glove Moving & Storage has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about White Glove Moving & Storage. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 648262 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is White Glove Moving & Storage a carrier, a broker, or both?

White Glove Moving & Storage holds both motor carrier authority and property broker authority on its federal licensing record. Carrier authority means White Glove Moving & Storage can operate the trucks and crews that perform a move itself. Broker authority means White Glove Moving & Storage can also arrange a move that another licensed company performs. On any given job, ask which of the two applies before you sign, because it decides whose crew arrives on moving day and who is liable for your goods. The licensing record for White Glove Moving & Storage shows household goods authority, property authority, broker authority, and no passenger authority.

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

Is White Glove Moving & Storage authorised to move household goods?

White Glove 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 White Glove 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 White Glove 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 White Glove Moving & Storage?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 648262 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

White Glove Moving & Storage in one paragraph

White Glove Moving & Storage has been operating since 2003 (about 23 years), runs out of Long Island City, NY, and covers interstate (48). Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 648262. NYC-area mover with fine-art and luxury-furniture handling. Strong building-COI experience in Manhattan high-rises.

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, White Glove Moving & Storage quotes generally land in the $2,200–$6,200 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $4,200. 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 White Glove 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 high-value and luxury moves. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for White Glove 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 White Glove 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.

White Glove Moving & Storage vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
White Glove Moving & Storage2003$2,200–$6,200
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 White Glove 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 White Glove Moving & Storage licensed and insured?
White Glove Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 648262. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does White Glove Moving & Storage cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with White Glove Moving & Storage is typically estimated at $2,200–$6,200. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does White Glove Moving & Storage offer binding estimates?
White Glove 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 White Glove Moving & Storage include?
White Glove 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 White Glove Moving & Storage operate?
White Glove Moving & Storage covers interstate (48) and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY, where it has been based since 2003.
Who is White Glove Moving & Storage best suited to?
White Glove Moving & Storage suits nYC high-value and luxury moves. The main trade-off to plan around: Premium pricing — not the budget tier. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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