Licensed Movers inGardendale, 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
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Gardendale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
A-Able Jefferson Shelby Movers
Legal name: Ralph E Jolley
829 Peterson Drive, AL 35071
- USDOT
- 1544068
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 16 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Gardendale
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| 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 Hls, 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 |
What movers cost in Gardendale
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Gardendale: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Gardendale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| 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 |
Moving out of state from Gardendale?
17 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Gardendale priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in GardendaleBefore you book a Gardendale mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Gardendale address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Gardendale to New York City, NY (about 997 miles) is $4,487 – $5,982 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.
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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Gardendale, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Gardendale" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.