Licensed Movers in Cottondale, AL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Cottondale with the FMCSA, and 8 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 Cottondale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cottondale
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 10 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 Cottondale and 8 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 10 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model.
Movers based in Cottondale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Southern Moving Company
AL 35453
- USDOT
- 1479095
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Sparks Moving & Storage
6612 University Boulevard East, AL 35453
- USDOT
- 1546320
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Cottondale
Nearest first, from Tuscaloosa, Centreville, Helena, Bessemer and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Hasty Hauling & Moving Company LLC | Tuscaloosa, AL | 3948940 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Motivated Movers Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa, AL | 4003508 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Awesome Moving Services | Tuscaloosa, AL | 4357625 | 8 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | International Movers | Tuscaloosa, AL | 280819 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Big Beard Movers | Centreville, AL | 3720421 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Econo Moving Company | Helena, AL | 951429 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Moving With Intentions Transportation LLC | Bessemer, AL | 3541927 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Moving Forward | Bessemer, AL | 1460112 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cottondale
2 of the 10 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 4 driver inspections (50.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International MoversTuscaloosa, AL · USDOT 280819 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
| Motivated Movers TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL · USDOT 4003508 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cottondale
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 Cottondale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cottondale: 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 Cottondale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cottondale, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 614 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,065 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,052 | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,065 | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 702 | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 637 | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 614 | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 779 | $3,506 – $4,674 | $4,031 – $5,375 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 960 | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
Long-distance movers in Cottondale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Cottondale hold it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cottondale.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Motivated Movers Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa, AL | 4003508 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Awesome Moving Services | Tuscaloosa, AL | 4357625 | 8 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | International Movers | Tuscaloosa, AL | 280819 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Econo Moving Company | Helena, AL | 951429 | 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.
Before you book a Cottondale 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 Cottondale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cottondale, AL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Cottondale itself on the FMCSA register, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tuscaloosa, Centreville, Helena, Bessemer and nearby). All 10 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cottondale?
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 Cottondale to Houston, TX (about 614 miles) is $2,763 – $3,684 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cottondale?
By reported fleet, Awesome Moving Services in Tuscaloosa, AL, with 8 drivers on its filing (USDOT 4357625). 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 Cottondale, AL?
0 carriers registered in Cottondale hold interstate operating authority, and 4 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 Cottondale 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. 4 of the 10 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cottondale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 10 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.