Rare Moving & Trucking Company Review 2026 (Boston, MA)
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Reviews
92%
across 132 reviews
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4.5/5
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16
founded 2010
FMCSA
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Active
Rare Moving & Trucking Company is a 4.5/5-rated Massachusetts full-service mover, operating since 2010 (16 years in business). Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns 92% positive reviews across 132 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration and operates 3 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Rare Moving & Trucking Company at a glance
- Track record: 16 years in business with 92% positive customer reviews (132 verified reviews)
- Scale: 3 trucks operating across Massachusetts
- Industry experience: 5/5
- Customer service: 4.42/5
- Review quality: 4.5/5
- Quote accuracy: 4.14/5
Rare Moving & Trucking Company's services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Labor-only moving: Offered by 56% of Boston movers (56% nationally)
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- International moving
- Storage: Offered by 96% of Boston movers (85% nationally)
- Piano moving: A specialty offered by 88% of Boston movers (71% nationally)
What this Rare Moving & Trucking Company review covers
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Rare Moving & Trucking Company has been in business for 16 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Rare Moving & Trucking Company has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 132 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Rare Moving & Trucking Company.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Rare Moving & Trucking Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent reviews
"Kamaul and his team were amazing. Our move was in safe hands! Everyone was working efficiently and they got it done in no time. Highly recommend them for moves in the city."
"After scouring the internet for moving providers, I decided to go with RARE after reading many stellar reviews - I am glad I did! The team was responsive, communicative, and accommodating. The pricing was fair, transparent, and for the stellar level of service— incredibly competitive."
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What do customers say about Rare Moving & Trucking Company?
Rare Moving & Trucking Company pulls in 92% positive reviews out of 132 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 7% negative, and 1% neutral.
What customers like most about Rare Moving & Trucking Company
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Rare Moving & Trucking Company's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Efficient service: Many customers praise Rare Moving & Trucking Company for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Rare Moving & Trucking Company's attention to detail.
- Quick moving process: The team at Rare Moving & Trucking Company often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
- Good communication: Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from Rare Moving & Trucking Company throughout the moving process.
Most common complaints about Rare Moving & Trucking Company
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Unexpected charges: Hidden fees or surprise costs caused dissatisfaction among some Rare Moving & Trucking Company clients.
- Misplaced or lost items: In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.
Positive Rare Moving & Trucking Company Reviews
"Kamaul and his team were amazing. Our move was in safe hands! Everyone was working efficiently and they got it done in no time. Highly recommend them for moves in the city."
"After scouring the internet for moving providers, I decided to go with RARE after reading many stellar reviews - I am glad I did! The team was responsive, communicative, and accommodating. The pricing was fair, transparent, and for the stellar level of service— incredibly competitive."
Yelp
"This is the second time in 6 years that I have used Rare Moving and I ADORE this company! This time we hired them for both packing and moving. So friendly, personable and professional. They had us moved into our new house by mid-afternoon and the move was flawless."
Negative Rare Moving & Trucking Company Reviews
"BUYER BEWARE!! We just had the worst moving experience with these guys. Ours was a large out of state move. We had several family heirlooms and antiques that suffered significant water damage and scratches..."
Yelp
"The worst mover we have ever used. They forget stuff... break things... showed up unsupervised. Unsafe moving practices and gross behavior... Just don't."
Yelp
"This company has completely gone downhill... broke things while moving and in storage, put dents in new hardwood floors, put a hole in a brand new wall, ruined a door, were disrespectful of our things and home..."
Neutral Rare Moving & Trucking Company Reviews
Evelyn B., Yelp
"If you are using RARE for moving, I found them fine. BUT, since we were moving out of state we thought it was a good idea to store our items with them. A third of the items we stored with them were lost... Kamaul paid us for our missing items, but that is not the point—you want your stuff."
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Is Rare Moving & Trucking Company licensed & insured?
Yes. Rare Moving & Trucking Company is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name RARE TRUCKING COMPANY INC. The company runs 3 trucks. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 08/06/2026 |
| Fleet size | 3 power units | 08/06/2026 |
Moving companies in Massachusetts are required to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – Transportation Oversight Division to provide local and intrastate moving services in Massachusetts movers must carry adequate cargo insurance and publicly file their tariffs required to list the services they provide and the cost for each. You can verify Rare Moving & Trucking Company's active status on the Massachusetts licensed movers database.
Rare Moving & Trucking Company locations
Rare Moving & Trucking Company has 2 locations:
- Rare Moving & Trucking Company (headquarters)
- New Bedford
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How moveBuddha rated Rare Moving & Trucking Company
Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns a 4.5/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's above the 4.4/5 average among Boston movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Rare Moving & Trucking Company | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 5/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 4.5/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 4.42/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 4.14/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 4.5/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 5/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 4.56/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 4.5/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Rare Moving & Trucking Company
Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns praise for professionalism, efficiency, and careful treatment of belongings, based on input from 132 clients—over 92% positive. Customers highlight the courteous staff, quick and organized moving process, and strong communication. Movers are described as reliable, attentive, and capable of handling complex moves smoothly, often exceeding expectations in care for fragile or valuable items. Competitive and transparent pricing set Rare Moving apart from larger chains, while many mention responsible follow-up and response to issues. On the downside, a handful report damaged items, surprising charges after underestimated quotes, and lost belongings, mainly connected to large or multi-phase moves. One neutral review cautions against using their storage service, noting lost property despite some reimbursement. Negative feedback centers on damage, unexpected costs, and misplacement of items, but these cases are rare compared to the volume of positive experiences. In the moving industry, Rare Moving stands out for its remarkable consistency, reliability, and customer-driven approach.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated September 2026.
How much does Rare Moving & Trucking Company cost?
Rare Moving & Trucking Company does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Boston charge an average of $128/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
For typical Massachusetts moving costs across all home sizes and service types, see our Massachusetts moving cost guide.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Massachusetts move
$1,019 – $2,092
How does Rare Moving & Trucking Company compare to other Boston movers?
Rare Moving & Trucking Company ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Boston on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Boston movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
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4.76 |
96% | A+ | ||
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4.7 |
98% | A+ | ||
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4.72 |
84% | A+ | ||
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4.66 |
87% | A+ | ||
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4.7 |
91% | A | ||
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4.62 |
98% | A+ | ||
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4.64 |
87% | A+ | ||
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4.52 |
100% | A+ | ||
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4.52 |
99% | A+ | ||
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4.72 |
89% | A+ |
How Rare Moving & Trucking Company's ratings compare to other Boston movers
Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns a higher-than-average Yelp rating (4.6/5) across the 99 movers analyzed in Boston, which carry an average Yelp rating of 4.0/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Moving & Trucking Company | 4.6/5 | -- |
| Boston movers | 4.0/5 | 99 movers |
| Massachusetts movers | 3.9/5 | 109 movers |
Final verdict: Rare Moving & Trucking Company
Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns a 4.5/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 92% positive customer reviews across 132 verified reviews. Over 16 years in business and 3 trucks operating across Massachusetts, Rare Moving & Trucking Company has built a reputation for professional and polite staff and efficient service, making it worth a look for your Massachusetts move.
Best for:
- Customers who value working with an established mover with long-standing industry experience
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated September 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Rare Moving & Trucking Company
How does Rare Moving & Trucking Company's review score compare to other Massachusetts movers?
Rare Moving & Trucking Company earns 92% positive customer reviews across 132 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 4.5/5. That's above the 88% average among Boston movers, and above the 88% Massachusetts average.
Is Rare Moving & Trucking Company a legitimate, licensed mover?
Yes, Rare Moving & Trucking Company is FMCSA-registered and active, operating 3 trucks. You can verify their licensing status on the Massachusetts state regulator database.
Does Rare Moving & Trucking Company offer labor-only moving?
Yes, Rare Moving & Trucking Company offers labor-only moving for customers who rent their own truck or container. Only 56% of Boston movers offer this service, compared to 56% nationally.
Does Rare Moving & Trucking Company offer piano moving?
Yes, Rare Moving & Trucking Company offers piano moving. That's a specialty only 88% of Boston movers provide, compared to 71% nationally.
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