Licensed Movers in Gardendale, AL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Gardendale with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Gardendale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gardendale
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $435 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Gardendale and 40 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 41 can move you out of state. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 11,951 people a year move to Jefferson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Gardendale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A-Able Jefferson Shelby Movers
AL 35071
- USDOT
- 1544068
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 16 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Gardendale
Nearest first, from Mount Olive, Fultondale, Birmingham, Warrior and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Triple Crown Moving LLC | Mount Olive, AL | 3109291 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Fast Movers | Fultondale, AL | 2068443 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Flemming Transfer Company Inc | Birmingham, AL | 489797 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Long Way Movers Inc | Birmingham, AL | 4026543 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Wolf Moving and Transport | Birmingham, AL | 4394456 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Wolf Moving and Transport LLC | Birmingham, AL | 4219153 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Direct Movers Global | Birmingham, AL | 4336466 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Thompson Delivery Services Colwright | Birmingham, AL | 713589 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving | Birmingham, AL | 4310318 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Swift Movers LLC | Warrior, AL | 3771755 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Irondale, AL | 806985 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | H and F Moving | Irondale, AL | 2390833 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Raughley Transfer | Birmingham, AL | 2202935 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Home Movers | Birmingham, AL | 4229634 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Crocker Moving Services LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2959084 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Insta Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3080112 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 15 mi | People Movers | Homewood, AL | 973075 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Skinny Wimp Moving Co | Birmingham, AL | 3022077 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Birmingham, AL | 4250162 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers | Birmingham, AL | 2179652 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Movedaddycom | Birmingham, AL | 2521318 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | High-End Moving LLC | Vestavia, AL | 4239835 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Birmingham LLC | Hoover, AL | 1605569 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | David Hodge Dba Metro Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3042742 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Discount Movers | Hoover, AL | 1501182 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Birmingham Express Moving Service Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1527984 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Metropolitan Mover LLC | Vestavia Hills, AL | 3973910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Changing Spaces Moving Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1164434 | 20 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Ablebody Moving and Delivery LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2394868 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Global Relocation LLC | Birmingham, AL | 4007595 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Moving With Intentions Transportation LLC | Bessemer, AL | 3541927 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Moving Forward | Bessemer, AL | 1460112 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Moving on | Birmingham, AL | 2439248 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Reliable Movers LLC | Odenville, AL | 4223895 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | RDK Henderson Moving | Hanceville, AL | 4495766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | A & H Moving | Hanceville, AL | 2074173 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | On Time Moving & Delivery | Sterrett, AL | 3556411 | 0 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Secure Moving Inc | Pelham, AL | 804775 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Liberty Moving LLC | Pelham, AL | 2591450 | 5 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | H&L Moving Services | Pelham, AL | 4226385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Gardendale
14 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 59 vehicle inspections (13.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 108 driver inspections (16.7%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insta MoversBirmingham, AL · USDOT 3080112 | 28 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 28 |
| New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated MoversBirmingham, AL · USDOT 2179652 | 22 | 1 of 13 | 0 of 22 |
| Thompson Delivery Services ColwrightBirmingham, AL · USDOT 713589 | 17 | 1 of 11 | 2 of 17 |
| Two Men and A TruckIrondale, AL · USDOT 806985 | 12 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 12 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Birmingham LLCHoover, AL · USDOT 1605569 | 8 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 8 |
| Home MoversBirmingham, AL · USDOT 4229634 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Gardendale
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 Gardendale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Gardendale: 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 Gardendale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Gardendale, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 663 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,095 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 997 | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,095 | $9,428 – $12,570 | $10,842 – $14,456 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 663 | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 677 | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 666 | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 761 | $3,425 – $4,566 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 787 | $3,542 – $4,722 | $4,073 – $5,430 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 904 | $4,068 – $5,424 | $4,678 – $6,238 |
Long-distance movers in Gardendale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Gardendale hold it and 17 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Gardendale.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Triple Crown Moving LLC | Mount Olive, AL | 3109291 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Wolf Moving and Transport | Birmingham, AL | 4394456 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Direct Movers Global | Birmingham, AL | 4336466 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Thompson Delivery Services Colwright | Birmingham, AL | 713589 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Pink Zebra Moving | Birmingham, AL | 4310318 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Irondale, AL | 806985 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Home Movers | Birmingham, AL | 4229634 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Crocker Moving Services LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2959084 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Insta Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3080112 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 16 mi | | New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers | Birmingham, AL | 2179652 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Movedaddycom | Birmingham, AL | 2521318 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Birmingham LLC | Hoover, AL | 1605569 | 7 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 Jefferson County
Gardendale sits in Jefferson County, AL, home to about 650,370 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 11,951 (±1,364) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,370 (±537) from abroad and about 16,700 (±1,531) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 13,273 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Gardendale | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, ALPelham moving costs | 4,924 ±814 | ≈ 29 mi to Pelham | $435 – $719 |
| Tuscaloosa County, ALNorthport moving costs | 1,850 ±459 | ≈ 63 mi to Northport | $435 – $719 |
| St. Clair County, ALMoody moving costs | 1,774 ±564 | ≈ 22 mi to Moody | $435 – $719 |
| Lee County, ALOpelika moving costs | 976 ±286 | ≈ 127 mi to Opelika | $572 – $762 |
| Madison County, ALHuntsville moving costs | 969 ±305 | ≈ 86 mi to Huntsville | $435 – $719 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Shelby County, AL (about 3,930), Tuscaloosa County, AL (about 1,489) and St. Clair County, AL (about 1,342). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 1,841), Texas (about 1,434) and Tennessee (about 1,193); the largest flows in come from Georgia (about 2,017), Florida (about 1,277) and Tennessee (about 891).
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 Gardendale 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 Gardendale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gardendale, AL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Gardendale itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mount Olive, Fultondale, Birmingham, Warrior and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Gardendale?
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 Gardendale to Chicago, IL (about 663 miles) is $2,984 – $3,978 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gardendale?
By reported fleet, New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers in Birmingham, AL, with 52 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2179652). 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 Gardendale, AL?
0 carriers registered in Gardendale hold interstate operating authority, and 17 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 Gardendale 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. 17 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Gardendale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 108 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 59 vehicle inspections (13.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jefferson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,951 (±1,364) a year from other states, about 2,370 (±537) from abroad and about 16,700 (±1,531) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Shelby County (about 4,924 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.