Selected From Tens of Thousands of Moving Companies
The scale of USA TODAY's America's Best-in-State Moving Companies evaluation makes the recognition especially meaningful. The research process began with an initial review of more than 36,000 moving companies nationwide. From that group, more than 3,700 moving companies operating across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. underwent a more detailed evaluation.
The methodology incorporated multiple layers of research designed to evaluate customer experience, reputation and operating credentials. According to published information about the selection process, the research included feedback from more than 17,000 consumers, analysis of more than 2 million online customer reviews, verification of federal moving records, and screening of public information.
36,000+ moving companies initially evaluated nationwide
3,700+ moving companies received an in-depth evaluation
17,000+ consumers participated in the research
2 million+ online customer reviews were analyzed
Student Movers®: 4.5-star rating for California
Student Movers® receiving a 4.5-star rating for California places the company within a highly selective nationwide research process. For customers comparing California moving companies, the recognition provides a meaningful independent benchmark alongside licensing, experience and company history.
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From our beginnings at UC Davis to more than 12,000 moves, Student Movers® is proud to be recognized among USA TODAY's America's Best-in-State Moving Companies.
BOOK YOUR MOVE →NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
Student Movers®, a California moving company with more than 16 years of professional moving experience, has been recognized by USA TODAY's America's Best-in-State Moving Companies, receiving a 4.5-star rating for California.
The recognition marks an important milestone for a company that began with college roots at the University of California, Davis and has grown to provide residential, commercial and long-distance moving services throughout California and beyond.
Today, Student Movers® has completed more than 12,000 moves, helping families, college students, businesses, offices and organizations navigate relocations ranging from local apartment moves to complex commercial projects and long-distance moves.
A 4.5-Star Rating for California
USA TODAY's America's Best-in-State Moving Companies recognizes moving companies serving customers across the United States. Student Movers® received a 4.5-star rating for California, giving customers another independent point of reference when researching professional movers.
The recognition reflects the growth of Student Movers® from its beginnings as a college-founded moving company into an established California moving provider serving residential and commercial customers.
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From UC Davis to 12,000+ Moves
The Student Movers® story began at UC Davis. Those college roots remain part of the company's identity today and are especially relevant when helping students and families with university housing, apartments, off-campus residences and post-graduation relocations.
Over more than 16 years, however, the company has grown far beyond college moving. Student Movers® now provides professional moving services for homes, apartments, condominiums, offices, businesses and organizations throughout California.
12,000+ moves completed
16+ years of moving experience
4.5-Star USA TODAY rating for California
Residential + Commercial + Long-Distance moving experience
Professional Home Moving
Student Movers® provides professional residential moving services for houses, apartments, condominiums and other residences. Moving services can include loading, transportation, unloading, furniture moving, furniture disassembly and assembly, packing assistance and storage arrangements depending on the needs of the move.
Every property presents different moving conditions. Stairs, elevators, parking, gated access, homeowners association requirements, loading areas and long carrying distances can all affect moving-day logistics.
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Office & Commercial Moving Experience
Student Movers® also provides professional commercial and office moving services for businesses, organizations and facilities throughout Southern California and beyond.
Commercial projects can involve office furniture, workstations, equipment, boxes, internal relocations, loading, transportation, unloading and furniture disassembly and assembly.
The company's moving history includes work involving recognizable businesses, organizations and community institutions throughout Southern California. That experience has helped Student Movers® develop capabilities that extend well beyond the typical household move.
Moving Expertise Featured Beyond USA TODAY
Student Movers® moving expertise has also been featured by Redfin. Student Movers® President and Founder Shawn Wood contributed professional advice to Redfin's moving guide, “How to Pack Clothes for Moving: 13 Pro Tips to Transport Your Wardrobe.”
The contribution focused on practical techniques for packing and transporting clothing and dresser drawers efficiently during a move.
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Moving Throughout California
Student Movers® serves customers throughout Southern California and provides long-distance moving services for relocations throughout California and out of state.
The company's Southern California service areas include communities throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Diego County.
Student Movers® also maintains dedicated local moving information for communities throughout Southern California, helping customers understand moving considerations that may be specific to their city, neighborhood, college community or property.
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What the Recognition Means for Customers
Choosing a moving company requires trust. Customers are allowing a moving crew into their home or business and relying on that company to handle furniture, belongings and equipment throughout one of life's most demanding transitions.
The USA TODAY recognition gives customers another independent source to consider alongside licensing, moving experience, company history and the specific services offered for their relocation.
For Student Movers®, the recognition is also an opportunity to celebrate how far the company has come—from its university beginnings to more than 12,000 moves and more than 16 years serving customers.
About Student Movers®
Founded at the University of California, Davis, Student Movers® provides professional residential, commercial and long-distance moving services. The company has more than 16 years of moving experience and has completed more than 12,000 moves.
Student Movers® provides moving services for homes, apartments, condominiums, offices, businesses and organizations and offers moving solutions that can include packing, loading, transportation, unloading, labor-only moving and storage arrangements.
California Moving Authority: CAL-T190759
USDOT: #2769852
MC: 61421
Tell Student Movers® where you're moving, what needs to be moved and any special circumstances involved. Our team can help determine the moving services and crew appropriate for your relocation.
BOOK YOUR MOVE →About USA TODAY's Best-in-State Moving Companies
USA TODAY, in cooperation with independent market research firm Plant-A Insights Group, developed America's Best-in-State Moving Companies to help consumers identify highly regarded moving companies serving their state.
According to USA TODAY's published methodology, the recognition was based on an independent evaluation that considered customer experience and company reputation. Thousands of moving companies were evaluated as part of the research process, with companies receiving state-level star ratings based on the results.
Independent Research: The ranking was developed by USA TODAY in cooperation with Plant-A Insights Group.
State-Level Recognition: Moving companies were evaluated within the states they serve rather than through a single nationwide ranking.
Student Movers®: Student Movers® received a 4.5-star rating for California in America's Best-in-State Moving Companies.
For consumers comparing California moving companies, the recognition provides an additional independent source of information to consider alongside a mover's licensing, experience, services and history.
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Selected From Tens of Thousands of Moving Companies
The scale of USA TODAY's America's Best-in-State Moving Companies evaluation makes the recognition especially meaningful. The research process began with an initial review of more than 36,000 moving companies nationwide. From that group, more than 3,700 moving companies operating across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. underwent a more detailed evaluation.
The methodology incorporated multiple layers of research designed to evaluate customer experience, reputation and operating credentials. According to published information about the selection process, the research included feedback from more than 17,000 consumers, analysis of more than 2 million online customer reviews, verification of federal moving records, and screening of public information.
36,000+ moving companies initially evaluated nationwide
3,700+ moving companies received an in-depth evaluation
17,000+ consumers participated in the research
2 million+ online customer reviews were analyzed
Student Movers®: 4.5-star rating for California
Student Movers® receiving a 4.5-star rating for California places the company within a highly selective nationwide research process. For customers comparing California moving companies, the recognition provides a meaningful independent benchmark alongside licensing, experience and company history.
