Licensed Movers in Gadsden, AL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Gadsden 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 Gadsden to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gadsden
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- 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 Gadsden and 5 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 7 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 1,204 people a year move to Etowah County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Gadsden
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Delaney's Moving & Storage Inc
118 Court Street, AL 35901
- USDOT
- 916667
- MC number
- MC401529
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Stash & Go Moving
Legal name: Stash & Go LLC
3200 W Meighan Blvd Suite C, AL 35904
- USDOT
- 4110424
- MC number
- MC1569869 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Gadsden
Nearest first, from Boaz, Jacksonville, Oneonta, Anniston and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Macarthur Moving LLC | Boaz, AL | 2829951 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | David Daniels Transfer | Jacksonville, AL | 924920 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Fortson Moving Systems | Oneonta, AL | 723427 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | H & W Transfer & Storage Inc | Anniston, AL | 1299075 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Fantastic Moving Services LLC | Pell City, AL | 3810492 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Gadsden
1 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortson Moving SystemsOneonta, AL · USDOT 723427 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Gadsden
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 Gadsden: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Gadsden: 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 Gadsden: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Gadsden, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 642 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,143 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 938 | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,143 | $9,644 – $12,858 | $11,090 – $14,787 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 642 | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 732 | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 725 | $3,263 – $4,350 | $3,752 – $5,002 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 702 | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 778 | $3,501 – $4,668 | $4,026 – $5,368 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 846 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
Long-distance movers in Gadsden
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Gadsden hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Gadsden.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mi | Fortson Moving Systems | Oneonta, AL | 723427 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Etowah County
Gadsden sits in Etowah County, AL, home to about 101,801 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,204 (±381) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 168 (±116) from abroad and about 3,130 (±565) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,887 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Gadsden | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County, ALAnniston moving costs | 344 ±193 | ≈ 30 mi to Anniston | $435 – $719 |
| Marshall County, ALAlbertville moving costs | 326 ±178 | ≈ 24 mi to Albertville | $435 – $719 |
| Rankin County, MSBrandon moving costs | 253 ±241 | ≈ 302 mi to Brandon | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| Jefferson County, ALBirmingham moving costs | 230 ±85 | ≈ 66 mi to Birmingham | $435 – $719 |
| Colbert County, ALMuscle Shoals moving costs | 203 ±168 | ≈ 123 mi to Muscle Shoals | $554 – $738 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Jefferson County, AL (about 606), Marshall County, AL (about 527) and St. Clair County, AL (about 319). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 279), Mississippi (about 270) and Texas (about 262); the largest flows in come from Georgia (about 374), Oklahoma (about 126) and Virginia (about 96).
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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gadsden, AL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Gadsden itself on the FMCSA register, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Boaz, Jacksonville, Oneonta, Anniston 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 Gadsden?
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 Gadsden to Chicago, IL (about 642 miles) is $2,889 – $3,852 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gadsden?
By reported fleet, Fortson Moving Systems in Oneonta, AL, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 723427). 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 Gadsden, AL?
0 carriers registered in Gadsden hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Gadsden 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. 1 of the 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Gadsden passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 7 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
How many people move to Etowah County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,204 (±381) a year from other states, about 168 (±116) from abroad and about 3,130 (±565) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Calhoun County (about 344 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.