Licensed Movers in Helena, AL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Helena 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 Helena to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Helena
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- 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 Helena and 40 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 41 can move you out of state. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 4,922 people a year move to Shelby County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Helena
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Econo Moving Company
AL 35080
- USDOT
- 951429
- MC number
- MC407533
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
Movers within 30 miles of Helena
Nearest first, from Birmingham, Alabaster, Pelham, Bessemer and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Moving on | Birmingham, AL | 2439248 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Kevcor Moving Company | Alabaster, AL | 1647372 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving of Birmingham | Alabaster, AL | 3376751 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Alabaster, AL | 1270079 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Secure Moving Inc | Pelham, AL | 804775 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Liberty Moving LLC | Pelham, AL | 2591450 | 5 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | H&L Moving Services | Pelham, AL | 4226385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving With Intentions Transportation LLC | Bessemer, AL | 3541927 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving Forward | Bessemer, AL | 1460112 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Birmingham LLC | Hoover, AL | 1605569 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | David Hodge Dba Metro Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3042742 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Discount Movers | Hoover, AL | 1501182 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Birmingham Express Moving Service Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1527984 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Metropolitan Mover LLC | Vestavia Hills, AL | 3973910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers | Birmingham, AL | 2179652 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Home Movers | Birmingham, AL | 4229634 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movedaddycom | Birmingham, AL | 2521318 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Crocker Moving Services LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2959084 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Insta Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3080112 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 13 mi | People Movers | Homewood, AL | 973075 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Skinny Wimp Moving Co | Birmingham, AL | 3022077 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Birmingham, AL | 4250162 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | High-End Moving LLC | Vestavia, AL | 4239835 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Changing Spaces Moving Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1164434 | 20 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ablebody Moving and Delivery LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2394868 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Global Relocation LLC | Birmingham, AL | 4007595 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Raughley Transfer | Birmingham, AL | 2202935 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Thompson Delivery Services Colwright | Birmingham, AL | 713589 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Pink Zebra Moving | Birmingham, AL | 4310318 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Flemming Transfer Company Inc | Birmingham, AL | 489797 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Long Way Movers Inc | Birmingham, AL | 4026543 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Wolf Moving and Transport | Birmingham, AL | 4394456 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Irondale, AL | 806985 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Wolf Moving and Transport LLC | Birmingham, AL | 4219153 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | H and F Moving | Irondale, AL | 2390833 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | On Time Moving & Delivery | Sterrett, AL | 3556411 | 0 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Fast Movers | Fultondale, AL | 2068443 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Direct Movers Global | Birmingham, AL | 4336466 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Triple Crown Moving LLC | Mount Olive, AL | 3109291 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | A-Able Jefferson Shelby Movers | Gardendale, AL | 1544068 | 16 trucks | Within AL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Helena
15 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 110 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 61 vehicle inspections (13.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 110 driver inspections (16.4%, 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 Helena
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 Helena: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Helena: 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 Helena: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Helena, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 648 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,096 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,020 | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,096 | $9,432 – $12,576 | $10,847 – $14,462 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 694 | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 671 | $3,020 – $4,026 | $3,472 – $4,630 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 648 | $2,916 – $3,888 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 783 | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 765 | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 927 | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
Long-distance movers in Helena
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Helena holds it and 17 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Helena.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Econo Moving Company | 951429 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Moving on | Birmingham, AL | 2439248 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Alabaster, AL | 1270079 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Secure Moving Inc | Pelham, AL | 804775 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | H&L Moving Services | Pelham, AL | 4226385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Birmingham LLC | Hoover, AL | 1605569 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Metropolitan Mover LLC | Vestavia Hills, AL | 3973910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | | New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers | Birmingham, AL | 2179652 | 52 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Home Movers | Birmingham, AL | 4229634 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movedaddycom | Birmingham, AL | 2521318 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Crocker Moving Services LLC | Birmingham, AL | 2959084 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Insta Movers | Birmingham, AL | 3080112 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 17 mi | Thompson Delivery Services Colwright | Birmingham, AL | 713589 | 31 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 Shelby County
Helena sits in Shelby County, AL, home to about 214,082 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,922 (±945) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 564 (±229) from abroad and about 10,202 (±1,082) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,722 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Helena | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, ALBirmingham moving costs | 3,930 ±713 | ≈ 20 mi to Birmingham | $435 – $719 |
| Tuscaloosa County, ALNorthport moving costs | 827 ±293 | ≈ 48 mi to Northport | $435 – $719 |
| Lee County, ALOpelika moving costs | 526 ±370 | ≈ 113 mi to Opelika | $509 – $678 |
| Baldwin County, ALDaphne moving costs | 457 ±460* | ≈ 225 mi to Daphne | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Chilton County, AL | 338 ±204 | — | — |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Jefferson County, AL (about 4,924), St. Clair County, AL (about 637) and Calhoun County, AL (about 483). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Tennessee (about 396), North Carolina (about 360) and Florida (about 359); the largest flows in come from Georgia (about 698), Tennessee (about 662) and Florida (about 523).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Helena 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 Helena: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Helena, AL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Helena itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Birmingham, Alabaster, Pelham, Bessemer 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 Helena?
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 Helena to Houston, TX (about 648 miles) is $2,916 – $3,888 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Helena?
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 Helena, AL?
1 carrier registered in Helena holds 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 Helena 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. 18 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Helena passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 15 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 110 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 61 vehicle inspections (13.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Shelby County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,922 (±945) a year from other states, about 564 (±229) from abroad and about 10,202 (±1,082) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Jefferson County (about 3,930 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.