Preferred Movers Review
Looking to hire Preferred Movers? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Preferred Movers, 42 other Lowell moving companies, and 394 moving companies in Massachusetts.
Preferred Movers has an overall score of 8.19 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Very Good score and places it in the top 53.39% of all movers in Massachusetts and the top 65.26% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 209 movers in Massachusetts.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 8.19 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Preferred Movers is one of the finest moving companies in Massachusetts. It has years of experience providing short and long-distance moves for customers in the region. Each move is carefully planned and executed to ensure a smooth transition. Its movers are trained to use proper techniques and tools while keeping a great, positive attitude, which makes even the trickiest moves seem easy and relaxed. Preferred Movers specializes in home and business relocation, piano moving, and expert packing. It also has a climate-controlled storage facility that regulates temperature and humidity levels, providing optimal conditions for storing your valuables. Preferred Movers is recognized by the AMSA and rated A+ by the BBB, so you can trust that it’s a reputable company. It has an office in Merrimac near you and a strong presence in Lowell, MA.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Preferred Movers & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 9.00 | ↑ 8.4% | 167 | 25 | 87.0% | |
| Punctuality | 8.48 | ↑ 6.2% | 54 | 13 | 80.6% | |
| Affordability | 8.54 | ↑ 12.7% | 26 | 4 | 86.7% | |
| Communication | 8.27 | ↑ 11.2% | 57 | 15 | 79.2% | |
| Stick to Prices | 6.66 | ↑ 11.7% | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | |
| Speed | 8.99 | ↑ 6.5% | 62 | 9 | 87.3% | |
| Friendliness | 9.50 | ↑ 8.8% | 98 | 6 | 94.2% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.89 | ↑ 10.5% | 160 | 26 | 86.0% | |
| Professionalism | 9.06 | ↑ 10.8% | 101 | 14 | 87.8% | |
| Conflict Handling | 4.06 | ↓ -0.2% | 6 | 14 | 30.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.69 | ↑ 9.6% | 84 | 16 | 84.0% |
Recent Preferred Movers Reviews
Quality - 9.00/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.48/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 8.54/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 8.27/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 6.66/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 8.99/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 9.50/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.89/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 9.06/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 4.06/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 8.69/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Preferred Movers
- Local Moves
- Long Distance
- Corporate Moves
- Storage Services
- Packing Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
Massachusetts Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 4/29/25)Massachusetts Moving License Information
- License Number: NULL
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: -
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/27/25)- USDOT: 1381627
- MC: 532837
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
6
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
5
Registered Drivers
4/23/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
150,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Preferred Movers's customer reviews:
3.25 hrs
Local Move Duration
based on 4 reviews
3 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 9 reviews
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Contact Preferred Movers
- 71 E Main St, Merrimac, MA, 01860
- (978) 307-0286
- https://www.preferred-movers.com/north-shore-ma/merrimac-ma-movers/
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How we ranked the top Massachusetts movers
Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Massachusetts.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Massachusetts:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 394 companies that offer moving services in the Massachusetts area.
From these 394 companies, we analyzed a total of 68,784 reviews dating all the way back to July 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 216 state and federal moving licenses from these 394 companies and 1,465 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~68,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 220,145 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 28,165 Lowell moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Massachusetts moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
