Last updated: August 2026 · 6-point Boston mover ranking

Best Movers in Boston, MA (2026 Ranking)

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Boston Best Rate Movers (Flat Rate Moving and Storage Inc)

#1 · A- · 24/30

2 movers from $149/hr; 3 movers from $179/hr; 4 movers from $219/hr

Boston Best Rate ranks first because they print matching USDOT/MC/MDPU credentials, a labeled local hourly table with home-size totals, and Boston-specific access rules (parking permits, stairs with no stair fee, September 1, travel from Waltham).

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Boston, MA mover ranking

Rank, score, and best-for at a glance. Prices appear only when the company published a dollar figure.

Rank Company Score Best for Price
#1 Boston Best Rate Movers (Flat Rate Moving and Storage Inc) 24/30 Best overall Boston mover 2 movers from $149/hr; 3 movers from $179/hr; 4 movers from $219/hr
#2 All My Sons of Boston LLC 23/30 Published Boston cost matrix studio/1BR 4.1–5.6 hrs $1,349–$1,771, 2 movers; 2BR 5.6–7.1 hrs $2,180–$2,861, 2 movers
#3 Raimond's Movers Inc 22/30 Printed MDPU plus a starting-from hourly menu 2 movers + truck $119/hr; 3 movers $179/hr; 4 movers $239/hr; 5 movers $299/hr.
#4 Two Men and a Truck Boston (AN3 Boston LLC) 21/30 DPU-hosted filed tariff with a crew hourly schedule Off Peak Discount $139 / $189 / $239; Off Peak Standard $149 / $199 / $249
#5 Move and Care LLC 19/30 Printed USDOT/MC/MDPU plus a Boston cost explainer 2 movers $100–$200; 3 movers $150–$240; 4 movers $200–$280.
#6 Stairhopper Movers LLC 17/30 Printed USDOT/MC with Boston-based crews and no public dollar menu —

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Rank #1 · A- · 24/30

Boston Best Rate Movers (Flat Rate Moving and Storage Inc)

Boston Best Rate ranks first because they print matching USDOT/MC/MDPU credentials, a labeled local hourly table with home-size totals, and Boston-specific access rules (parking permits, stairs with no stair fee, September 1, travel from Waltham).

Published rate: 2 movers from $149/hr; 3 movers from $179/hr; 4 movers from $219/hr

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Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award seal

2026 award

Best Moving Companies in America Award

Boston Best Rate Movers is the 2026 Boston winner of the Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award.

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name Flat Rate Moving and Storage Inc; DBA Boston Best Rate Movers (SAFER and site).
  • • Prints USDOT #1718049, MC #630047, Massachusetts MDPU #31391 (homepage credentials copy).
  • • SAFER 1718049 (as of 08/25/2026): FLAT RATE MOVING AND STORAGE INC dba BOSTON BEST RATE MOVERS; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods; MC-630047; 252R Calvary St, Waltham, MA 02453; (617) 787-3528; 6 power units, 9 drivers.
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: BOSTON BEST RATE MOVERS, Waltham HQ, fleet size 6.
  • • Off-peak discount hourly (rates verified August 2026 on the hourly-rates and moving-costs pages): 2 movers from $149/hr; 3 movers from $179/hr; 4 movers from $219/hr; 3-hour minimum; 15-minute increments; truck, equipment, blankets, basic liability included; no stair fees. Cash 5% discount; cards 5% convenience fee.
  • • Home-size planning table on the moving-costs page (off-peak): studio 2 movers 3 hrs $447; 1BR 3 movers 3–4 hrs $537–$716; 2BR 3 movers 4–6 hrs $716–$1,074; 3BR 3 movers 6–8 hrs $1,074–$1,432; 4BR 3 movers 8–10 hrs $1,432–$1,790; 5+ 4 movers 10–14 hrs $2,190–$3,066. Labeled non-binding.
  • • Travel time billed from Waltham HQ to origin and destination back to Waltham, inside the hourly clock and the 3-hour minimum.
  • • Logistics on those pages: City of Boston moving permits; triple-deckers and brownstone walk-ups; September 1 lease turnover; long carries in Beacon Hill, North End, Back Bay, downtown when the truck cannot park close.

Confirm the written estimate, which demand-tier rate applies to the date, travel time from Waltham, valuation, and the MDPU number on the DPU list. Off-peak $149/$179/$219 is the discount tier; peak and September 1 price higher.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials Printed USDOT, MC, and MDPU that SAFER matches on legal name, Waltham street, and phone. 4/5
Pricing transparency Dedicated off-peak crew menu plus labeled home-size totals. Peak-tier dollars are described as percents, not a second locked card. 5/5
Service coverage Local, long-distance, residential, commercial, packing, storage. 5/5
Boston logistics Parking permits, walk-ups/brownstones, September 1, Beacon Hill/North End/Back Bay long carry, Waltham travel. Does not cite city $69/$109 or Storrow 10 ft. 4/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 2/5
Quote-readiness 3-hour minimum including travel, 15-minute increments, included vs extra, walkthrough quote. Still a non-binding hourly job. 4/5

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Rank #2 · A- · 23/30

All My Sons of Boston LLC

All My Sons ranks second because the Boston URL publishes a labeled Transparency Matrix with hours, crew size, and dollar bands. Confirm the performing legal name and address: SAFER's physical is Medford, not the Stoneham suite.

Published rate: studio/1BR 4.1–5.6 hrs $1,349–$1,771, 2 movers; 2BR 5.6–7.1 hrs $2,180–$2,861, 2 movers

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name All My Sons of Boston LLC (SAFER). Site DBA All My Sons Moving & Storage of Boston.
  • • Site address: 7 Adam Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180; (617) 963-0620.
  • • SAFER 3059631 (as of 08/25/2026): ALL MY SONS OF BOSTON LLC; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods; MC-54434; physical 134 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155; phone (469) 461-5000; mailing 2400 Old Mill Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007; 12 power units, 10 drivers. 1 driver OOS in 11 driver inspections in the 24 months to 2026-08-25 (involvement, not a license finding).
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: ALL MY SONS OF BOSTON LLC, Medford HQ, fleet size 12.
  • • Boston page does not print USDOT or a DPU certificate number.
  • • Transparency Matrix (Boston branch averages; actual costs may vary): studio/1BR 4.1–5.6 hrs $1,349–$1,771, 2 movers; 2BR 5.6–7.1 hrs $2,180–$2,861, 2 movers; 3BR 4.3–5.8 hrs $1,545–$2,028, 3 movers; 4BR+ 6.7–8.2 hrs $3,384–$4,442, 3–4 movers; condo 4.7–6.2 hrs $1,533–$2,012; townhouse 5.1–6.6 hrs $1,860–$2,442; small office 4.2–5.7 hrs $1,661–$2,180; storage unit 3.5–5.0 hrs $1,236–$1,622.
  • • The published 3-bedroom band sits below the published 2-bedroom band on that table. Treat the figures as that page's branch averages.
  • • Logistics FAQ: Downtown Boston parking and loading-zone permits; will check with building manager or HOA. Serves Cambridge, Dorchester, Brookline, Somerville, Quincy, Newton, Medford on that page — those names are the company's service copy.
  • • Four-step process: virtual quote, schedule, crew arrival, pack/load/move.

Ask for All My Sons of Boston LLC on the proposal. Confirm 7 Adam Rd, Stoneham vs 134 Mystic Ave, Medford. A 2019 DPU hearing row listed HG 31951 for All My Sons of Boston LLC, Stoneham — that is an application docket, not a current certificate check.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials SAFER legal-name and HHG match. Site does not print USDOT or DPU. Stoneham vs Medford; (617) vs SAFER (469). Cannot win this category. 3/5
Pricing transparency Named Boston Transparency Matrix with hours, crew, and dollar bands. 5/5
Service coverage Home, apartment, office, packing, storage, local, long-distance on the Boston page. 4/5
Boston logistics Downtown parking-permit FAQ, HOA/building manager check, named neighborhoods. Does not cite city $69/$109 or Storrow 10 ft. 4/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 2/5
Quote-readiness Table labeled Boston branch averages with hours and crew size; four-step virtual quote. 5/5

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Rank #3 · B+ · 22/30

Raimond's Movers Inc

Raimond's ranks third because the Dedham address and license numbers match SAFER and the site publishes a starting-from crew menu plus a Boston parking-permit responsibility line.

Published rate: 2 movers + truck $119/hr; 3 movers $179/hr; 4 movers $239/hr; 5 movers $299/hr.

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name Raimond's Movers Inc (SAFER and site). Established 2008 (site).
  • • Prints MDPU #31418 and DOT #1797448 (Dedham/service pages).
  • • 515 Providence Hwy Suite 202, Dedham, MA 02026; (617) 681-8181.
  • • SAFER 1797448 (as of 08/25/2026): RAIMOND'S MOVERS INC; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods; MC-720415 (not printed on company pages); same Dedham street and phone; 8 power units, 7 drivers. 1 driver OOS in 10 driver inspections in the 24 months to 2026-08-25.
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: RAIMOND'S MOVERS INC, Dedham HQ, fleet size 8.
  • • Pricing page starting-from: 2 movers + truck $119/hr; 3 movers $179/hr; 4 movers $239/hr; 5 movers $299/hr. Included: truck, blankets, pads, shrink wrap, tape, dollies, tools, straps, load/unload, furniture wrapping, basic disassembly/reassembly. 5% cash discount may apply.
  • • FAQ: customers are responsible for parking permits; Boston — company can assist for an additional charge except during busy periods like August and September; tell the coordinator at least five business days ahead.
  • • Services: local, long-distance, storage (climate-controlled, 24/7 surveillance — company claim), commercial, packing options.
  • • Quote process: form with date, addresses, rooms/items; approximate cost in a personal account; confirm to book.

Ask which hourly rate applies, not only the starting-from floor. MC-720415 is on SAFER and was not printed on the company pages.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials Printed MDPU + USDOT that SAFER matches on Dedham street and phone. MC not on company pages. 4/5
Pricing transparency Starting-from crew card with included equipment. Not a locked date-tier menu. 4/5
Service coverage Local, long-distance, storage, commercial, packing. 5/5
Boston logistics Named Boston parking-permit process; company can help except August–September if told five business days out. Does not cite city $69/$109 or Storrow. 4/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 2/5
Quote-readiness Inventory, photos, or in-home estimate; stairs/elevator/parking listed as quote inputs. Starting-from is not a job total. 3/5

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Rank #4 · B · 21/30

Two Men and a Truck Boston (AN3 Boston LLC)

Two Men ranks fourth because a DPU-hosted tariff PDF prints the legal name, certificate, USDOT, and an hourly schedule. Consumer Boston pages do not lock a public dollar menu. The PDF's stated effective date is May 1, 2020.

Published rate: Off Peak Discount $139 / $189 / $239; Off Peak Standard $149 / $199 / $249; Peak Discount $159 / $209 / $259

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name AN3 Boston LLC; DBA Two Men and a Truck - Boston / TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (SAFER and tariff PDF).
  • • DPU-hosted tariff: DPU Certificate No. 31742; US DOT 3367542; MC 1079286; published at 260 Fordham Rd #A-600, Wilmington, MA 01887; (339) 227-6773. PDF states EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2020.
  • • SAFER 3367542 (as of 08/25/2026): AN3 BOSTON LLC dba TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - BOSTON; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods (also freight forwarder of property except HHG); MC-1079286 / FF-36083; physical 260 Fordham Rd Ste D, Wilmington, MA 01887; mailing 125 Dino Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; (339) 227-6773; 13 power units, 26 drivers. 1 tow crash in the 24 months to 2026-08-25 (involvement, not fault). 1 vehicle OOS in 5 vehicle inspections.
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK - BOSTON, Wilmington HQ, fleet size 13 (a second TWO MEN AND A TRUCK row is also listed at Wilmington, fleet 15 — confirm which legal name is on the contract).
  • • Schedule A hourly (2 movers + 1 truck / 3 movers / 4 movers): Off Peak Discount $139 / $189 / $239; Off Peak Standard $149 / $199 / $249; Peak Discount $159 / $209 / $259; Peak Standard $169 / $219 / $269; Premium $189 / $239 / $289; Peak Premium $209 / $259 / $309. Packing: $179/hour for 2 workers and 1 truck (boxes/supplies included on that line); +$60/hour per extra packer.
  • • Tariff: 1-hour minimum; portal-to-portal; quarter-hour rounding; default released value $0.60/lb/article; written claim within 15 days of delivery on that bill of lading; permit service charge $200 per truck; piano and other accessorials on Schedule B. DPU consumer guide: final charges follow the filed tariff; an estimate is not a bid.
  • • Wilmington consumer page: December 2014 start; 17 trucks / 75+ employees are company claims on that page; names Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, Tufts, Northeastern, Emerson, MIT, Berklee as student-move examples.
  • • Downtown-Boston consumer page did not reprint the Schedule A dollars.

Re-check the current DPU list and ask which Schedule A dollars are on the written estimate. The consumer site did not print the hourly card. Wilmington physical vs Ann Arbor mailing. 1-hour minimum on that tariff is lower than several Boston competitors' 3-hour floors.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials DPU-hosted tariff prints cert 31742 + USDOT matching SAFER. 2020 effective date is a note, not a mismatch penalty. 4/5
Pricing transparency Filed six-tier hourly schedule. Consumer pages do not reprint it. Confirm the live tariff. 4/5
Service coverage Local hourly, packing, long-distance by weight on brand pages; college/dorm copy on the Wilmington page. 4/5
Boston logistics Permit service charge $200/truck in the tariff. Wilmington page names Harvard, BU, BC, Northeastern, MIT move-in traffic. Consumer pages do not cite Storrow 10 ft or city $69/$109. 3/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 2/5
Quote-readiness 1-hour minimum, quarter-hour rounding, portal-to-portal, $0.60/lb default on the bill of lading in that PDF. 4/5

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Rank #5 · B · 19/30

Move and Care LLC

Move and Care ranks fifth because the footer prints matching federal and MDPU numbers and the Boston cost article explains September 1, parking, and stairs — while the dollar bands on that article are labeled as compiled from MoveAdvisor, Poseidon, and Boston Best Rate, not Move and Care's own tariff card.

Published rate: 2 movers $100–$200; 3 movers $150–$240; 4 movers $200–$280.

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name Move and Care LLC. Footer: 325A New Boston St, Unit 2, Woburn, MA 01801; USDOT 3212621; MC 1018431; MA DPU 31854 (also prints NCUC C-3067 and TxDMV 009636518C for other states).
  • • SAFER 3212621 (as of 08/25/2026): MOVE AND CARE LLC; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods and property except HHG; MC-1018431; 325A New Boston Street, Woburn, MA 01801; (617) 697-8647; 12 power units, 10 drivers. Vehicle OOS 8.3% (1/12); driver OOS 12% (3/25) in the 24 months to 2026-08-25.
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: MOVE AND CARE LLC, Woburn HQ, fleet size 12.
  • • Boston cost article (updated Aug 06, 2026): local billed hourly with a 3-hour minimum, 15-minute increments. Hourly table labeled compiled from MoveAdvisor 2026, Poseidon Moving, and Boston Best Rate Movers: 2 movers $100–$200; 3 movers $150–$240; 4 movers $200–$280. Home-size typicals on that table: studio $300–$500; 1BR $500–$1,000; 2BR $900–$1,500; 3BR $1,500–$2,500; 4BR $2,200–$3,500+.
  • • Packing example on that article: about $400 for a 1-bedroom (2 movers × 4 hours) plus materials.
  • • Long-distance table on that article is labeled expected ranges (Boston→NYC 1BR $1,400–$2,400; 2–3BR $2,400–$4,200) and cites 2026 Angi in the intro. Move and Care says it quotes long-distance at a flat binding rate after a virtual inventory.
  • • Logistics: September 1 lease turnover; book 6–8 weeks ahead; reserve elevators; City of Boston parking-permit rules.

Use the article for planning context. Ask for Move and Care's filed DPU rates on the estimate, not the compiled $100–$200 band. SAFER shows 1 vehicle OOS and 3 driver OOS in the 24 months to 2026-08-25.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials Printed USDOT, MC, MDPU matching SAFER Woburn. Vehicle/driver OOS rates are a note. 4/5
Pricing transparency Own 3-hour minimum and packing example. Hourly table is compiled market language. 3/5
Service coverage Local hourly, long-distance binding, packing, storage. 4/5
Boston logistics September 1 / Allston Christmas, parking permits, stairs vs elevator, named neighborhoods. 4/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 1/5
Quote-readiness 3-hour minimum, 15-minute increments, inventory/access questions. Compiled bands are not a job quote. 3/5

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Rank #6 · B- · 17/30

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Stairhopper ranks sixth among scored companies because the Everett USDOT matches SAFER and the site covers local through interstate work with a no-extra-fees-for-stairs promise. Pages do not print a dollar rate.

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Public facts used for this score

  • • Legal name Stairhopper Movers LLC. Homepage prints US DOT #1696867 and MC #623045.
  • • SAFER 1696867 (as of 08/25/2026): STAIRHOPPER MOVERS LLC; ACTIVE; AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods; MC-623045; 447 2nd Street, Everett, MA 02149; (857) 928-0876; 31 power units, 31 drivers. MCS-150 mileage year 2022 (Carrier VMT outdated on that snapshot). 3 driver OOS in 53 driver inspections in the 24 months to 2026-08-25.
  • • FMCSA MA Search-by-State: STAIRHOPPER MOVERS LLC, Everett HQ, fleet size 31.
  • • No MDPU number on the homepage.
  • • Local moves: hourly; estimates not binding. Long-distance: binding, all-inclusive, dedicated truck, 48 states. Page states no extra fees based on origin or destination, prep work, stairs, fuel, or mileage.
  • • Services listed: local, long-distance, commercial/office, full or partial packing. Same-day/next-day to Northeast/eastern states named on the page.

Get the hourly number in writing. No MDPU number on the homepage.

Score by category

Verifiable credentials Printed USDOT/MC matching SAFER Everett. No DPU number on homepage. 4/5
Pricing transparency Hourly vs binding explained; no dollar menu. 1/5
Service coverage Local, 48-state long-distance, commercial, packing. 5/5
Boston logistics Boston-based crews; stairs in the brand name; no city permit/Storrow/September 1 cite on the homepage. 2/5
Review and reputation proof Public reviews a customer can open. 2/5
Quote-readiness Free estimate; local estimates not binding; LD binding with no origin/destination/stairs/fuel extras on that page. 3/5

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Compare Boston mover quotes

Use this ranking to choose a shortlist, then compare written estimates for your date, inventory, access, and service needs.

Give every company the same addresses, inventory, stairs, elevator, parking, and date. Massachusetts in-state jobs need a DPU operating certificate and a filed tariff. Movers may not charge more or less than the rates on file. A written estimate is not a bid. The bill of lading must show the mover's DPU license number.

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Also compared (not scored in the top 6)

Other Massachusetts household-goods names in the Boston market.

Company Why it is not in the scored six
Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester HQ on the FMCSA MA list, fleet 88) Winchester HQ, fleet 88 on the MA Search-by-State extract.
Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown HQ, fleet 70 on the MA list) Watertown HQ, fleet 70 on the MA list.
Michael's Moving and Storage, Inc (Allston HQ, fleet 10) Allston HQ, fleet 10 on the MA list.
617 Boston Movers LLC (East Boston, USDOT 4201448) FMCSA SearchDetails: authorized to transport household goods; 215 Condor St, East Boston.
ABC Movers Boston Inc (USDOT 3019656, Peabody) FMCSA SearchDetails: NOT authorized by FMCSA to transport or arrange household goods. Do not treat as an interstate HHG carrier on that snapshot.
Octopus Moving (Malden on the MA list) Malden on the MA list. A third-party 2026 press release attributed a $129/hr two-mover start to Octopus.
Paradise Moving & Storage (Ashland on the MA list) A service page prints starting-from $130 / $180 / $220 for 2/3/4 movers.
Eastside Movers Competitor ranking page with self-stated rates.
Gentle Giant Logistics (Winchester, fleet 1 on the MA list) Separate FMCSA row from Gentle Giant Moving Company. Winchester, fleet 1.
Isaac's Moving and Storage (Stoughton, fleet 25) Stoughton, fleet 25 on the MA list.
Mass Bay Movers LLC (Peabody, fleet 21) Peabody, fleet 21 on the MA list.
Charles River Movers / Flash Moving / Boston Best Rate neighbors (Waltham rows on the MA list) Present on the MA extract.
College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks Moving (Foxborough, fleet 9) Foxborough, fleet 9 on the MA extract.
Esquire Moving Inc (Watertown, fleet 20) Watertown, fleet 20 on the MA extract.
Born to Move LLC (Newton, fleet 8) Newton, fleet 8 on the MA extract.
Prime Moving Boston LLC / Fenway Movers / Otto's Moving (Boston HQ rows) Boston HQ rows on the MA extract with small fleet sizes.

Re-check the DPU movers list and SAFER before hiring. Statuses change.

How we ranked these movers

Each Boston, MA company is scored on the same 6 public comparison points, up to 30 points. The award follows this ranking and cannot be bought.

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Source notes

Massachusetts DPU Transportation Oversight Division. Intrastate household-goods movers must hold a DPU operating certificate, file a tariff, and carry minimum cargo insurance. Interstate is FMCSA. Confirm the current DPU movers list and SAFER before you book. DPU list: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/moving-companies-regulated-by-the-department-of-public-utilities-dpu (page last updated June 16, 2026).

Always confirm current credentials on the DPU movers list, insurance, written estimate terms, crew size, access charges, valuation coverage, and deposit policy before booking.

FMCSA Protect Your Move Search by State for MA returned 760 records (https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/SearchResults.asp?search=5&ads=a&state=MA). SAFER snapshots used here are labeled as of 08/25/2026.

Boston access rules: City of Boston moving-truck permit is not legally required; a standard one-day permit reserves two spaces 7 a.m.–5 p.m. ($69 two non-metered spaces including two signs; +$40 for two metered spaces, $109). Online applications 15 days to 8 weeks out; in person 3 days to 8 weeks. Signs 48 hours before 7 a.m. Moving permits do not override snow-emergency parking, construction, accessible parking, or tow zones. Resident Parking Permits do not cover a moving truck and do not override a posted moving-truck reservation. Storrow Drive height limit 10 feet — no moving trucks. Most leases turn over at the beginning of September. North End feast windows in 2026 are posted on the city's Moving Truck Permit FAQs.

Best Movers in Boston, MA (2026 Ranking) FAQs

Who is the best moving company in Boston, MA?
Boston Best Rate Movers (Flat Rate Moving and Storage Inc). USDOT 1718049, MC 630047, MDPU 31391. Off-peak from $149 / $179 / $219 per hour, 3-hour minimum. Boston permits, walk-ups, September 1.
Who else should I get a quote from?
Start with Boston Best Rate Movers. Add All My Sons of Boston LLC if you want a published Boston cost matrix (put All My Sons of Boston LLC on the contract; site lists 7 Adam Rd, Stoneham, SAFER lists 134 Mystic Ave, Medford). Add Raimond's Movers Inc for a starting-from hourly menu and a Boston parking-permit process.
Is a Boston moving-truck parking permit required?
No. The City of Boston says a permit is not legally required. A one-day permit (7 a.m.–5 p.m.) reserves two spaces: $69 for two non-metered spaces (includes two signs) or $109 with two metered spaces. Apply online 15 days to 8 weeks out, or in person 3 days to 8 weeks out. Post signs at least 48 hours before 7 a.m. Permits do not override snow-emergency parking.
Can I take a moving truck on Storrow Drive?
No. Boston.gov's moving guide: you cannot drive moving trucks on Storrow Drive because of low clearance. The height limit is 10 feet.
What should I verify before hiring any Boston mover?
Legal name; DPU operating certificate on the current DPU movers list (intrastate) and/or USDOT/MC on SAFER (interstate); bill of lading with the DPU number; written estimate (not a bid — final charges follow the filed tariff); crew size including travel; parking-permit plan; Storrow Drive avoided; valuation (Massachusetts default 60 cents/lb/article unless upgraded); performing carrier if a brand has more than one LLC.
Does a Resident Parking Permit cover the moving truck?
No. Resident Parking Permits are for a specific resident vehicle. They do not override temporary No Parking signs posted for a moving truck, meters, street cleaning, or snow emergencies.