About This Company

.Hired Hands Moving Company has established itself as Tompkins County's most reliable moving solution since 1984, earning recognition as the Finger Lakes Favorites Award winner for Best Moving Company and top-rated mover in Upstate New York by LocalMovers.com. What sets this Ithaca-based company apart is their unique approach to staffing—exclusively hiring Cornell University students who bring intelligence, dedication, and professionalism to every job. This student-powered team handles everything from local residential moves to complex commercial relocations and long-distance transfers across state lines, backed by full certification from both New York State and U.S. Department of Transportation. Their comprehensive services extend beyond traditional moving to include efficient junk removal, versatile labor assistance, furniture rearrangement, and specialized commercial projects, all delivered with the flexibility of weekend and evening availability that most competitors cannot match. The company's mission goes deeper than simply transporting belongings—they understand they're moving people's lives and approach each project with exceptional care, courtesy, and integrity. With transparent pricing free from surprise charges, a full fleet including 16' and 26' trucks equipped with professional moving supplies, and a commitment to treating every client's needs as their own business priority, Hired Hands Moving Company continues to exceed expectations while building lasting relationships throughout the greater Ithaca community and beyond.

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Company Profile

Years DOT-registered: 25 years•First Registered in Jul 2001

Company Information

Legal Name

student agencies inc

DBA Name

hired hands moving company

DOT Number

967169

Registration Date

2001-07-11

Entity Type

Filing Information

Last Government Update

2026-01-06

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Company Officer

daniel k karlin

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Total Inspections (last 24 months)

Clean Inspections (last 24 months)

Not enough recent inspections to grade. A pass rate is shown only with at least 5 inspections in the last 24 months.

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Hired Hands Moving reports a fleet of 1 trucks and 42 drivers, logging 30,000 miles in 2026.

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Not enough recent inspections to grade

0 inspections in the last 24 months. A grade needs at least 5.

Last 24 months

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Passed Clean

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Recent Inspections (latest on file)

2021-05-04

Clean

2019-08-14

Out-of-service

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