Licensed Movers in Madison, AL
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Madison with the FMCSA, and 17 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 Madison to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Madison
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 20 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $435 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Madison and 17 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 20 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 11,380 people a year move to Madison County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Madison
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lambert Relocation Inc
191 Jesse Bennett Dr, AL 35756
- USDOT
- 2459680
- MC number
- MC849703
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Rocket City Movers of Huntsville Inc
103 Spenryn Dr, AL 35758
- USDOT
- 3506310
- MC number
- MC1159092
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
Bonjour Moving LLC
132 Riverfront Dr, AL 35756
- USDOT
- 3987988
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Madison
Nearest first, from Huntsville, Gurley, Taft, New Market and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage of Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | 4051885 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Huntsville, AL | 1509427 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | This Side Up Moving Inc | Huntsville, AL | 1874024 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Huntsville Moving Service Inc | Huntsville, AL | 1281601 | 7 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving It | Huntsville, AL | 1220017 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Applewhite Movers LLC | Huntsville, AL | 2172780 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al | Huntsville, AL | 3381623 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Bolt Movers | Huntsville, AL | 2959051 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | 4557009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Moving Hearts Moving Co LLC | Huntsville, AL | 4149288 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Father and Son Movers | Huntsville, AL | 1785468 | 3 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Gees Affordable Moving Service | Huntsville, AL | 1522464 | 2 trucks | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Huntsville, AL | 930909 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mio South Moving Inc | Huntsville, AL | 1599887 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Handled With Care Movers | Gurley, AL | 1713622 | 1 truck | Within AL | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Sebastian Moving Tennessee LLC | Taft, TN | 3333152 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | AA American Moving and Storage LLC | New Market, AL | 1163751 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Madison
6 of the 20 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 13 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 6 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 13 driver inspections (30.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville AlHuntsville, AL · USDOT 3381623 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| This Side Up Moving IncHuntsville, AL · USDOT 1874024 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Bolt MoversHuntsville, AL · USDOT 2959051 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckHuntsville, AL · USDOT 930909 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Rocket City Movers of Huntsville IncMadison, AL · USDOT 3506310 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Units Moving and Portable Storage of HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL · USDOT 4051885 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Madison
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 Madison: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Madison: 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 Madison: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Madison, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 580 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,085 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 945 | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,085 | $9,383 – $12,510 | $10,790 – $14,387 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 580 | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 690 | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 709 | $3,191 – $4,254 | $3,669 – $4,892 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 712 | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 852 | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 854 | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
Long-distance movers in Madison
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Madison hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Madison.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Lambert Relocation Inc | 2459680 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Rocket City Movers of Huntsville Inc | 3506310 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Huntsville, AL | 1509427 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | This Side Up Moving Inc | Huntsville, AL | 1874024 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving It | Huntsville, AL | 1220017 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Applewhite Movers LLC | Huntsville, AL | 2172780 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al | Huntsville, AL | 3381623 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Bolt Movers | Huntsville, AL | 2959051 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 8 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | 4557009 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Huntsville, AL | 930909 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | AA American Moving and Storage LLC | New Market, AL | 1163751 | 4 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 Madison County
Madison sits in Madison County, AL, home to about 363,144 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 11,380 (±1,033) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,782 (±449) from abroad and about 8,617 (±1,131) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,840 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Madison | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone County, ALAthens moving costs | 2,404 ±617 | ≈ 14 mi to Athens | $435 – $719 |
| Morgan County, ALDecatur moving costs | 796 ±396 | ≈ 19 mi to Decatur | $435 – $719 |
| Jefferson County, ALBirmingham moving costs | 770 ±196 | ≈ 96 mi to Birmingham | $435 – $719 |
| Tuscaloosa County, ALNorthport moving costs | 617 ±198 | ≈ 130 mi to Northport | $585 – $780 |
| Lee County, ALOpelika moving costs | 589 ±187 | ≈ 189 mi to Opelika | $851 – $1,134 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Limestone County, AL (about 1,548), Jefferson County, AL (about 969) and Marshall County, AL (about 878). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Tennessee (about 1,438), Florida (about 1,182) and Georgia (about 959); the largest flows in come from Tennessee (about 2,163), Georgia (about 1,395) and Texas (about 1,027).
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 Madison 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 Madison: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Madison, AL?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Madison itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Huntsville, Gurley, Taft, New Market and nearby). All 20 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Madison?
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 Madison to Chicago, IL (about 580 miles) is $2,610 – $3,480 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Madison?
By reported fleet, Two Men and A Truck in Huntsville, AL, with 24 trucks on its filing (USDOT 930909). 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 Madison, AL?
2 carriers registered in Madison hold interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Madison 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. 11 of the 20 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Madison passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 20 movers listed here were inspected, 13 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 6 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Madison County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,380 (±1,033) a year from other states, about 1,782 (±449) from abroad and about 8,617 (±1,131) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Limestone County (about 2,404 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.