Licensed Movers in Auburn, AL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Auburn with the FMCSA, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Auburn to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Auburn
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 7 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $435 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Auburn and 5 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 7 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 7,854 people a year move to Lee County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Auburn
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Room2Room Movers Auburn LLC
1813 Coopers Pond Rd, AL 36830
- USDOT
- 4551493
- MC number
- MC1807653
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
Southern Monarch Moving
Legal name: Southern Monarch LLC
152 E University Dr Apt D102, AL 36832
- USDOT
- 4423685
- MC number
- MC1739572
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Auburn
Nearest first, from Opelika, Tallassee, Fortson, Columbus and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc | Opelika, AL | 105783 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Wise Guys Moving LLC | Opelika, AL | 3141732 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Friendly Movers | Tallassee, AL | 1792144 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Payless Moving Service LLC | Fortson, GA | 2134627 | 3 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Columbus, GA | 3754018 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Auburn
3 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 8 driver inspections (25.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingColumbus, GA · USDOT 3754018 | 5 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 |
| Wise Guys Moving LLCOpelika, AL · USDOT 3141732 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Lambert Transfer and Storage IncOpelika, AL · USDOT 105783 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Auburn
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Auburn: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Auburn: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $36–$46 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $435 – $719.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $219 – $351 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $291 – $535 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $435 – $719 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $723 – $1,317 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,227 – $1,915 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,515 – $2,283 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Alabama: hand movers there earn a median $17.63 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $36–$46 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Auburn: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Auburn, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 665 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,198 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 987 | $4,442 – $5,922 | $5,108 – $6,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,198 | $9,891 – $13,188 | $11,375 – $15,166 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 759 | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 766 | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 718 | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 749 | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 665 | $2,993 – $3,990 | $3,441 – $4,588 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 893 | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
Long-distance movers in Auburn
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Auburn hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Auburn.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Room2Room Movers Auburn LLC | 4551493 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Southern Monarch Moving | 4423685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc | Opelika, AL | 105783 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Wise Guys Moving LLC | Opelika, AL | 3141732 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Columbus, GA | 3754018 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in Alabama is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Lee County
Auburn sits in Lee County, AL, home to about 161,867 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,854 (±1,180) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,265 (±405) from abroad and about 6,720 (±1,012) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,129 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Auburn | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County, ALPhenix City moving costs | 779 ±253 | ≈ 34 mi to Phenix City | $435 – $719 |
| Jefferson County, ALBirmingham moving costs | 539 ±228 | ≈ 115 mi to Birmingham | $518 – $690 |
| Mobile County, ALMobile moving costs | 490 ±469 | ≈ 233 mi to Mobile | $1,049 – $1,398 |
| Montgomery County, ALMontgomery moving costs | 466 ±229 | ≈ 58 mi to Montgomery | $435 – $719 |
| Madison County, ALHuntsville moving costs | 450 ±203 | ≈ 186 mi to Huntsville | $837 – $1,116 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Jefferson County, AL (about 976), Muscogee County, GA (about 709) and Russell County, AL (about 669). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 1,514), Florida (about 932) and Texas (about 689); the largest flows in come from Georgia (about 3,217), Florida (about 1,206) and North Carolina (about 548).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Auburn mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in Alabama
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Auburn: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Auburn, AL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Auburn itself on the FMCSA register, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Opelika, Tallassee, Fortson, Columbus and nearby). All 7 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Auburn?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $36–$46 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $435 – $719 and a three-bedroom home at $723 – $1,317. A long-distance move from Auburn to Miami, FL (about 665 miles) is $2,993 – $3,990 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Auburn?
By reported fleet, Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc in Opelika, AL, with 23 trucks on its filing (USDOT 105783). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Auburn, AL?
2 carriers registered in Auburn hold interstate operating authority, and 3 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Auburn movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Alabama is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Alabama requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Auburn passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 7 movers listed here were inspected, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lee County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,854 (±1,180) a year from other states, about 1,265 (±405) from abroad and about 6,720 (±1,012) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Russell County (about 779 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.