Florida receives a large number of long-distance moves from the Northeast and Midwest, and has strict building rules in many condo communities.
Registered movers in Florida by city
| City area | Registered movers | Interstate authority | In-state only | Median time registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 274 | 148 | 118 | 6 yrs |
| Tampa | 105 | 40 | 61 | 6 yrs |
Largest registered fleets in our Florida directories
| Company | Based in | Trucks | On register | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC | Lakeland | 257 | 7 yrs | Yes |
| Blvd Moving And Shipping, LLC | Pompano Beach | 82 | 10 yrs | Not active |
| American Van Lines INC | Pompano Beach | 81 | 31 yrs | Yes |
| First Class Moving Systems INC | Tampa | 50 | 25 yrs | Yes |
| Armstrong Relocation Florida LLC | Pompano Beach | 46 | 17 yrs | Yes |
| Good Greek Moving And Storage | Plant City | 34 | 5 yrs | Yes |
| Colonial Van Lines INC | Pompano Beach | 25 | 21 yrs | Yes |
| Lanier Services INC | Davie | 24 | 21 yrs | Yes |
| International Van Lines INC | Coral Springs | 24 | 14 yrs | Yes |
| Top 10 Van Lines INC | Miami | 20 | 23 yrs | Yes |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15. Fleet size is not a measure of quality. A listing is not an endorsement.
Moving regulations in Florida
Florida requires movers and moving brokers that handle moves within the state to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) under Chapter 507 of the Florida Statutes. Check a mover's registration through FDACS before you book.
For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority. How to check a moving company.
What to know about moving in Florida
FDACS registration
Movers and moving brokers handling moves within Florida must register with FDACS under Chapter 507 of the Florida Statutes.
Interstate moves
For moves into Florida from another state, check the mover's USDOT number and household goods authority with FMCSA.
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30. Keep flexibility in late-summer and early-fall moves.
Condo rules
Many buildings require a certificate of insurance, a reserved elevator and weekday moves.
Moving services
- Local Movers
- Long Distance Movers
- Interstate Movers
- Apartment Movers
- Office & Commercial Movers
- Packing Services
- Storage and Moving
- Last-Minute & Same-Day Movers
Frequently asked questions
Do movers in Florida need a license?
Florida requires movers and moving brokers that handle moves within the state to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) under Chapter 507 of the Florida Statutes. Check a mover's registration through FDACS before you book.
How much does it cost to move within Florida?
Local moves are usually charged by the hour and long moves by weight and distance. See our moving cost guide for rough ranges.