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North American moving truck outside a Northern California home

Serving Northern California, Northern Nevada & Southern Oregon

Professional moving services, coordinated locally.

From local moves to cross-country and international relocations, Humboldt Moving & Storage brings experienced coordination, careful packing and flexible storage options to your move.

Free, no-obligation estimate · Licensed, bonded and insured

Since 1964

Serving our communities

Regional reach

California · Nevada · Oregon

What kind of moving help do you need?

Choose the path that best fits your move. Each one leads to focused information without making you sort through every service.

Local moving

Plan a local move

Move within your area with experienced planning and local coordination.

Long-distance & interstate

Plan a long-distance move

Coordinate a move across California or state lines with a dedicated team.

International moving

Plan an international move

Prepare for an international relocation with coordinated planning and support.

Commercial relocation

Move my business

Plan a move around your people, property, schedule, and operations.

Packing services

Get packing help

Choose professional packing, unpacking, materials, or custom crating.

Storage & warehousing

Explore storage

Coordinate short- or long-term storage with your moving plan.

Structure, care, and accountability at every step.

Moving feels more manageable when the plan is clear, belongings are treated with care, and you know what comes next.

Clear communication throughout

You know what happens next, who to contact, and where things stand.

Plan

We clarify the details, priorities, and timing before move day.

Protect

The right preparation helps safeguard spaces and belongings from the start.

Move

The team follows the plan, handles changes, and stays accountable to the details.

Deliver

At destination, placement and final details are handled against the agreed plan.

A place for everything.
Care in every detail.

A professional move involves more than getting everything onto the truck. See how padding, planned placement and secure loading help protect your belongings in transit.

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Fully revealed Humboldt truck cutaway showing padded furniture, cartons, dollies and secured belongings.

Illustrative loading arrangement. Actual placement varies by shipment, equipment, route and service requirements.

Wrapped for protection

Furniture and vulnerable surfaces are covered with quilted moving pads before loading.

Planned placement

Cartons and furnishings are positioned with weight, fit and unloading sequence in mind.

Secured for transit

Tie-downs help limit movement in transit, while inventory and delivery details support coordination from loading through delivery.

Humboldt Moving & Storage team member standing beside a North American Van Lines moving truck
2025 Agent of the Year award artwork

2025 North American Van Lines Agent of the Year

Recognized nationally. Accountable locally.

North American Van Lines named Humboldt Moving & Storage its 2025 Agent of the Year. As a North American Van Lines agent, Humboldt combines access to a broader interstate moving network with the local coordination and accountability customers expect.

North American

Van Lines Agent

Interstate moving capability supported by North American Van Lines’ broader network and coordinated by the local Humboldt team.

What customers say about moving with Humboldt.

Feedback from Humboldt Moving & Storage customers about residential moving, cross-country coordination, and storage.

Residential move

“They took great care in keeping the house clean, floors in perfect condition, and unloaded the truck with great care. They perfectly reassembled everything, and even offered to come back and help as we unpacked!”

Rebecca K.Customer testimonial

Cross-country move

“The driver who took the load east called and updated me on his progress and arrival plans so I could coordinate with my family on the other end. The load arrived on schedule, the treasures were in good shape and the unloading process went smoothly too.”

Katherine B.Google review

Storage & delivery

“Excellent service and communications. Our ‘stuff’ was stored for 5 1/2 months. When delivered everything was clean and undamaged. The movers are calm and accommodating. I would give 10 stars if I could.”

Joy G.Customer testimonial

BBB Accredited. A+ rated.

Humboldt Moving & Storage has been a BBB Accredited Business since 2001 and currently holds an A+ rating. Accreditation reflects a commitment to BBB Standards for Trust, including honesty, transparency, responsiveness and integrity.

BBB Accredited Business

Since 2001

Current BBB rating

A+

BBB accreditation is not an endorsement of Humboldt Moving & Storage or its services. Accreditation and rating status are subject to change.

Regional reach.
A nearby point of contact.

Choose the team that serves your area. Some markets are supported by a nearby Humboldt office or an affiliated interstate operation.

Affiliated interstate moving

Santa Cruz interstate service

122 Encinal St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-425-7775 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Pacific Time

Locatelli books interstate moves, with packing and hauling provided by Humboldt drivers. Climate-controlled storage in Santa Cruz is provided through Locatelli, which operates its own local-moving and warehousing services.

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Moving and storage, coordinated by one team.

Humboldt can coordinate short- or long-term storage as part of your move—from pickup through final delivery. Climate-controlled storage is available in Redding, Crescent City, Eureka, Reno/Sparks and Modesto, and through Locatelli in Santa Cruz.

Wooden storage vaults inside a Humboldt Moving & Storage warehouse

Storage details

There is no minimum storage term. Access requires 24 hours’ notice. Your team will explain space availability and the charges for your arrangement.

Useful answers before you’re ready for an estimate.

Helpful resources designed to make planning, preparation and moving day easier.

Questions to ask before you move.

Answers to common questions about moving, packing, storage, and getting an estimate.

What areas does Humboldt Moving & Storage serve?

Humboldt serves customers across Northern California, Northern Nevada and Southern Oregon, with nationwide and international moving capabilities. Medford, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls and Ashland in Southern Oregon are served through our Redding office. Contact the team to discuss your route and the services you need.

Does Humboldt handle local and long-distance moves?

Humboldt provides interstate, long-distance and international moving through all offices. Local moving is available from its California markets but is not offered from Reno / Sparks. Intrastate moving is available through California markets.

How do I request a moving estimate?

Share your move or storage needs through the free-estimate form. A salesperson for your market will call to arrange an in-home or virtual estimate, according to your preference.

How far in advance should I schedule my move?

Scheduling needs vary by the move, market, and time of year. Contact the appropriate local team to confirm current availability and recommended timing.

Does Humboldt offer packing and unpacking?

Yes. Choose packing, unpacking, materials, custom crating, and loading or unloading help. Unpacking includes placing items on counters and tables and removing boxes and packing paper; it does not include putting belongings away.

Can Humboldt arrange storage with my move?

Yes. Short- and long-term storage can be arranged with your move. There is no minimum storage term, and access requires 24 hours’ notice. Explore our storage page for locations and valuation charges.

Is Humboldt licensed, bonded, and insured?

Yes. Humboldt Moving & Storage is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Licensed, bonded & insured · CA T-79023 · OR DOT 238790 · North American USDOT 070851 · North American MC 107012

What does the North American Van Lines affiliation mean for my move?

Humboldt is an agent in the North American Van Lines interstate moving network. The affiliation supports interstate moving while Humboldt provides local coordination and accountability. For international moves, Humboldt works with an international transportation partner.

Tell us where you’re going. We’ll help you get there.

Share a few move details for a free, no-obligation estimate. A salesperson for your market will call to arrange an in-home or virtual estimate, according to your preference.

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