Find Movers in Rhode Island

87 FMCSA-registered moving companies across 7 cities in Rhode Island — every one matched to its federal USDOT record, so you can check who you're hiring before they show up with a truck.

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movers listed

city directories

76%

licensed interstate

145

trucks on file

Cities With FMCSA-Verified Movers in Rhode Island

Ranked by how many registered movers are based there. Pick a city to compare every listing side by side.

Who moves Rhode Island

63% of Rhode Island movers run a single truck. That's normal for this industry — but it means the person quoting you is often the person driving, so checking the USDOT record matters even more.

Fleet size, as reported to the FMCSA

Single truck: 55 owner-operators · 63%
2–5 trucks: 30 small crews · 34%
6–20 trucks: 1 regional fleets · 1%
21+ trucks: 1 large carriers · 1%

Licensed to cross state lines

66 interstate 21 in-state only

Largest fleets in Rhode Island

By trucks reported to the FMCSA

State license required

Moving Regulations in Rhode Island

Rhode Island movers need a certificate from the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers and an approved tariff.

Rhode Island moving rules → Federal rules for interstate moves

Why Use FindTheMovers to Find a Mover in Rhode Island?

Hiring an unlicensed mover is one of the most common ways people get scammed during a move — a quote that balloons once your belongings are on the truck, or a company that simply isn't who it claimed to be.

Every listing on this page is cross-checked against official FMCSA registration records, so you can see a mover's USDOT number, operating authority, and fleet size before you pick up the phone.

Rhode Island movers: common questions

How many moving companies are in Rhode Island?

FindTheMovers lists 87 FMCSA-registered household goods movers based in Rhode Island, across 7 cities with three or more movers each.

Are most Rhode Island movers large companies or small operators?

Mostly small. 63% of Rhode Island movers in our directory report a single truck to the FMCSA, and 1 report more than 20.

Can Rhode Island movers handle a move to another state?

Only if they're registered for interstate operation. 66 of the Rhode Island movers we list (76%) are; the rest are registered for intrastate moves only. Each listing shows which.

How do I check a Rhode Island mover before hiring?

Open the mover's listing here to see its USDOT number, then look up that number on the FMCSA's SAFER system and confirm the legal name and address match your estimate.

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