Ocean Moving & Storage CORP
Regional
Interstate Carrier
20200 W DIXIE HWY STE 902 · Serves Ocean County
4.4(205 industry-reported)
Interstate moving company (USDOT 1780669).
Long Distance
USDOT: 1780669
FMCSA: Not Rated
BBB: A+
Ocean County · Jersey Shore / inland guide
Ocean County (~674,000–679,000 residents) is one of New Jersey’s larger, faster-growing counties — and one of the least interchangeable “shore” markets. Barrier islands and beach towns (Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside, Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Long Beach Island) mean narrow roads, causeway timing, seasonal congestion, sand, and flood-zone logistics. Inland, Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Manchester, and Stafford flip the job to suburban tracts, HOAs, and large retirement / 55+ communities with strict move windows. Lakewood is demographically and housing-pattern distinct: denser multi-family and multi-generational stock, different curb and scheduling realities than a bayfront cottage or an LBI summer house. Garden State Parkway, Routes 9, 37, 70, and 72 turn short-looking locals into real portal-to-portal time — especially summer weekends when shore-bound traffic packs the exits. This guide is for people actually moving in Ocean County — not generic Jersey Shore tips recycled from Monmouth. Below: 21 verified listings serving Ocean County, plus zone tips, cost drivers, and practical resources.
Barrier islands · Lakewood density · Retirement communities · Shore vs inland · Intrastate NJ · FMCSA when interstate · Curated listings
Jump straight to verified listings — county costs, tips, and local rules stay below.
Filter listings by zone (N. Shore/Brick, Barrier/LBI, Toms River, Lakewood, Western Inland, Southern Ocean) when available. Confirm summer island staging and 55+ HOA rules for Jackson/Manchester — and never price Lakewood like a barrier cottage.
No local-HQ movers identified in this county. Carriers and brokers below serve it regionally or arrange service into the area.
Same-state headquarters alone is not enough for a Local label. We require seat/name match or HQ within about 50 miles of the county when we can measure distance. Confirm licensing before booking. Verify USDOT on FMCSA SAFER.
Regional (same-state but not local HQ) or out-of-state companies. Entity badges show Interstate Carrier vs Broker separately — brokers arrange transportation; they do not haul as the motor carrier unless they also hold carrier authority. We do not re-label them as local movers.
20200 W DIXIE HWY STE 902 · Serves Ocean County
Interstate moving company (USDOT 1780669).
Boynton Beach · FL · Serves Ocean County
Full-service interstate and local mover based in South Florida with strong FMCSA standing and transparent pricing.
Davie · FL · Serves Ocean County
Family-owned premium mover in Broward County serving local South Florida routes and cross-country relocations.
Somerville · MA · Serves Ocean County
Premium Northeast-based mover with expanding national service.
Fort Wayne · IN · Serves Ocean County
Full-service mover offering packing, storage, and specialized transport.
Hybrid moving service using portable containers.
Interstate moving company (USDOT 3101918).
Indianapolis · IN · Serves Ocean County
Iconic American moving brand with nationwide coverage since 1927.
Indianapolis · IN · Serves Ocean County
Quality-focused independent van line serving all 50 states.
Premium agent-owned cooperative serving customers nationwide.
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These are Ocean-specific realities — barrier-island access, Lakewood’s distinct patterns, and inland retirement townships — not interchangeable shore boilerplate.
Dual identity: barrier islands + large inland townships
An LBI seasonal house, a Toms River family home, a Lakewood multi-family block, and a Jackson 55+ community do not share truck access, HOA rules, or inventory profiles. Put both towns in the estimate assumptions.
County seat Toms River anchors year-round suburban demand
Toms River and Brick concentrate medical, retail, and family housing. Moves here feel conventional suburban — until Route 37 backs up toward the barrier or the Parkway fills on a Friday in July.
Lakewood is not “generic Ocean County”
Lakewood’s density, multi-generational households, and local housing patterns create different curb staging, multi-unit access, and calendar pressure than shore cottages or inland retirement tracts. Survey the exact block and building type — do not price it like a bayfront ranch.
Seasonal, second-home, and retirement move patterns
Late spring through early fall, barrier towns see second-home turnovers, short-term rental changes, and summer arrivals. Inland 55+ and adult communities run year-round but enforce approved hours and COI. Peak calendars stack — book early for Saturdays May–September.
Barrier-island roads, causeways, and flood-zone logistics
LBI (Route 72), Seaside/Ortley access, and low-lying shore streets can limit truck length, staging, and weather windows. Storm surge, tidal flooding, and post-storm debris are real operational factors — build flexibility into coastal load dates.
Narrow island streets and summer curb competition
Legal truck parking disappears on beach weekends. Smaller trucks, shuttles, and temporary no-parking strategies beat forcing a 26′ trailer onto a one-way island block in July.
Parkway, Route 9, 37, 70, and 72 control the clock
Garden State Parkway is the north–south spine; Route 9 runs inland; Routes 37 and 72 feed barrier islands; Route 70 ties western townships. Shore-bound Friday afternoons and Sunday reverse traffic can double portal-to-portal time. Ask whether quotes are portal-to-portal.
New Jersey intrastate rules vs. interstate authority
Moves entirely within New Jersey are generally overseen under New Jersey household-goods / BPU frameworks for licensed carriers. Legs into New York or other states need FMCSA interstate authority. Confirm which license applies to your exact origin and destination.
Treat each zone as its own access and seasonal profile. Point Pleasant–Brick, barrier islands (including LBI), Toms River core, Lakewood, western inland townships, and southern Ocean communities are not interchangeable under one “Ocean local” label.
Zone map (schematic)
Zones are for planning — not political boundaries. Jump to a zone for housing types and access tips.
Point Pleasant · Point Pleasant Beach · Brick · Bay Head · Mantoloking edge · Normandy Beach edge…
Housing: Shore cottages and multi-story beach homes, multi-family near bay/ocean, conventional suburban SFH in Brick, mixed bayfront stock
Mover tip: Clarify Point Pleasant Beach vs. inland Brick on the survey. Prefer mid-week mornings May–September. Share approach photos for bayfront or tight beach blocks. Smaller trucks often win near the water; Brick HOA tracts need packets when applicable.
Seaside Heights · Seaside Park · Lavallette · Ortley Beach · Long Beach Island · Ship Bottom…
Housing: Seasonal and year-round beach homes, multi-story rentals, elevated flood-zone construction, limited multi-family, older cottages mixed with rebuilds
Mover tip: Book barrier moves mid-week and off-peak when possible. Confirm truck length limits and bridge/causeway constraints for LBI. Protect floors from sand; plan temporary no-parking where allowed. Build weather flexibility for flood-prone streets. Do not schedule major island jobs on July 4th or peak festival weekends unless forced by lease.
Toms River · Downtown / Washington Street area · Silverton · Ortley mainland approaches · Bayville edge · South Toms River…
Housing: Suburban single-family, multi-family and garden apartments, some waterfront-adjacent stock, commercial-corridor multi-unit
Mover tip: Toms River is the operational hub of the county — most “locals” still need honest time to Brick, Lakewood, or the islands. Prefer mid-week mornings. Collect HOA packets for planned communities. If one end is barrier, treat Route 37 as a primary bottleneck.
Lakewood Township · Downtown Lakewood · Multi-family corridors · Newer residential sections · Industrial / warehouse edges
Housing: Higher-density multi-family and multi-generational homes, older and newer SFH, duplexes and multi-unit buildings, mixed commercial-residential blocks
Mover tip: Do not price Lakewood like a barrier cottage or Jackson ranch. Survey exact block access, multi-unit rules, and preferred load windows. Smaller trucks and early starts often beat mid-day curb fights. Confirm elevator/COI only where multi-unit buildings require them — many jobs are walk-ups and multi-generational SFH.
Jackson · Manchester · Plumsted · New Egypt edge · Whiting · Lakehurst edge…
Housing: Suburban tracts, large 55+ and adult communities, single-family on larger lots, townhome HOAs, some rural-edge properties in Plumsted
Mover tip: Jackson and Manchester retirement communities are packet-first — collect rules before the estimate. Mid-week mornings beat both HOA windows and shore-bound traffic if the other end is coastal. Plumsted/New Egypt can mean longer driveways and rural access. Clarify 55+ vs. conventional SFH on the survey.
Barnegat · Stafford · Manahawkin · Little Egg Harbor · Tuckerton · Eagleswood edge…
Housing: Suburban SFH, bayfront and lagoon homes, multi-family pockets, mainland staging for LBI, mix of year-round and seasonal
Mover tip: Manahawkin / Stafford often stage LBI moves — confirm whether the job ends on-island or mainland. Bayfront lagoon streets need smaller trucks and careful backing. Prefer mid-week for Route 72. Southern Ocean ↔ Lakewood or Point Pleasant pairs are long locals — quote portal-to-portal honestly.
Barrier-island and peak-summer jobs need staging and weather plans that inland Ocean parcels may not.
Ocean peaks follow the shore calendar, retirement community rules, and Parkway tourism — barrier access makes bad timing expensive.
Best truck windows: mid-week mornings, especially May–September
Tuesday–Thursday starts before 9 a.m. usually clear island curb space and reduce Parkway / Route 37 / Route 72 pain. Avoid last Friday/Saturday of the month and major beach holidays when possible.
Peak shore & second-home season: late spring – early fall
Tourism and seasonal house turnovers fill barrier crews. Book 2–4 weeks ahead for LBI, Seaside, Lavallette, and Point Pleasant Beach Saturdays.
Inland retirement communities (year-round rules)
Jackson and Manchester 55+ communities enforce approved hours even in winter. Collect packets early; do not assume Saturday access.
Lakewood family-move calendars
Local peak windows can differ from shore tourism peaks. Confirm preferred days with the household — density makes mid-day curb access harder.
Storm, flood, and wind windows on the barrier
Coastal flood watches and post-storm debris can delay island access. Build contingency dates for LBI and low-lying shore streets in hurricane season.
Off-peak shore advantage (October–April)
Easier curb access and more flexible crews — good for complex multi-story beach homes that need time without summer traffic.
Two “local” Ocean moves of the same square footage can differ sharply depending on barrier-island staging, Lakewood density, 55+ HOA soft costs, and summer Parkway time.
Higher with island staging, elevators, or peak summer weekends
HOA soft costs and shore long-carries trend up
LBI/Seaside access and inland↔island pairs price highest
Portal-to-portal; packing and 3-person crews scale up
Shore lifestyle vs inland townships vs Lakewood’s distinct housing patterns — pick the pocket first, then validate schools and healthcare access.
Ocean County uses multiple municipal and regional districts (Toms River Regional, Brick, Lakewood, Jackson, and others). Match every listing address to the correct district.
Official links and licensing notes — island access, HOA, and municipal rules change; verify before move day.
Intelligence last reviewed July 22, 2026. Rules, fees, and district boundaries change — verify on official sites before move day.
Move Trust Hub editorial estimates for local moves in Ocean County typically range from $500–$1,350+ for studio or one-bedroom apartments to $1,600–$4,000+ for larger homes (not FMCSA price data — FMCSA does not publish consumer rates). LBI/Seaside staging, peak summer weekends, Lakewood density labor, and Jackson/Manchester 55+ HOA soft costs often push above base ranges; inland↔island pairs add Parkway/Route 37–72 time. Ranges are Move Trust Hub editorial estimates based on market research — not FMCSA price data (FMCSA has no consumer pricing tables). Obtain written estimates for your inventory. Sources: Move Trust Hub editorial estimates (market research — not FMCSA price data). Use our moving calculator for interstate volume estimates or compare carriers in our independent directory.
No local-HQ movers identified in this county. Carriers and brokers below serve it regionally or arrange service into the area. We do not invent “best local” winners from distant same-state or unsafe listings. Compare regional carriers on this page by licensing and review basis — then confirm credentials on FMCSA.gov (and NJ public-mover credentials for in-state-only jobs when applicable).
Interstate moves (crossing state lines) require active FMCSA USDOT and usually MC authority — verify on FMCSA SAFER. Purely local/intrastate New Jersey moves are regulated under New Jersey’s public movers framework (Division of Consumer Affairs), not FMCSA alone. FMCSA does not cover every local NJ job; confirm the correct authority for your move type.
For local moves in Ocean County, book 2–4 weeks ahead for standard timing. Peak season (May–September), month-end turns, and weekends in Toms River may require 4–6 weeks lead time. Last-minute moves are sometimes available but cost more.
On Move Trust Hub, Local / Intrastate means HQ or service scope truly near Ocean County (about 50 miles, seat/name match, or explicit intrastate scope) — not merely the same state. Regional means same-state but distant; National / Long-distance means out-of-state HQ or interstate-focused carriers. Local jobs are often priced hourly; interstate work needs FMCSA authority when state lines are crossed.
Get written estimates after an inventory survey, avoid large upfront deposits via wire or gift cards, verify USDOT numbers on FMCSA.gov (and NJ public-mover credentials for in-state-only jobs when applicable), and compare multiple companies. Read our guide on spotting red flags before booking movers in Toms River.
Confirm active FMCSA authority, current insurance certificates, and written binding or non-binding estimates. New Jersey DOT oversize/overweight permit regulations may apply for certain truck routes. Use multiple independent quotes — directory listings are not endorsements.
For moves in Ocean County, the correct authority depends on whether your household goods stay inside New Jersey or cross a state line. FMCSA alone does not cover every local NJ move.
Use our USDOT lookup for interstate carriers, and ask in-state movers for their New Jersey public-mover credentials when the job never leaves the state.
Realistic local and long-distance patterns people plan around this county — not generic state boilerplate.
Suburban island-to-mainland hops; summer traffic on the Parkway changes crew hours.
Second-home and retirement inflows; book elevators and parking early in peak season.
Common for job changes; treat as regional interstate planning if crossing PA.
Long-distance household goods; use FMCSA carriers and a volume calculator.
Larger homes and multi-unit stock; inventory surveys matter more than map miles.
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