Licensed Movers in Opelika, AL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Opelika with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Opelika to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Opelika
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 16 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 Opelika and 14 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 16 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 7,854 people a year move to Lee County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Opelika
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc
1216 1St Ave Po Box, AL 36801
- USDOT
- 105783
- MC number
- MC60083
- Fleet
- 23 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Wise Guys Moving LLC
216 S 8Th St, AL 36801
- USDOT
- 3141732
- MC number
- MC99697 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of Opelika
Nearest first, from Auburn, Fortson, Columbus, LaGrange and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Room2Room Movers Auburn LLC | Auburn, AL | 4551493 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Southern Monarch Moving | Auburn, AL | 4423685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Payless Moving Service LLC | Fortson, GA | 2134627 | 3 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Columbus, GA | 3754018 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Phelps Moving & Storage Inc | Columbus, GA | 1166324 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc | Columbus, GA | 92776 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Columbus, GA | 1119388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Sol Loeb Moving & Storage | Columbus, GA | 407286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 30 mi |  | Als Van Line Services Inc | Columbus, GA | 539836 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 30 mi | Affordable Moving LLC | Columbus, GA | 2274109 | 2 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Golden Transfer | Columbus, GA | 907322 | 2 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Best Price Movers | Columbus, GA | 2011924 | 2 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Jr Moving and Delivery Service LLC | Columbus, GA | 3830248 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Pittman Transfer & Storage | LaGrange, GA | 825717 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Opelika
8 of the 16 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 17 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 14 driver inspections (28.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingColumbus, GA · USDOT 3754018 | 5 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncColumbus, GA · USDOT 1119388 | 3 | 0 of 3 | none inspected |
| Affordable Moving LLCColumbus, GA · USDOT 2274109 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| Wise Guys Moving LLCOpelika, AL · USDOT 3141732 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Sol Loeb Moving & StorageColumbus, GA · USDOT 407286 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| Lambert Transfer and Storage IncOpelika, AL · USDOT 105783 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Opelika
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $36–$46 per mover per hour in Alabama in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $435 – $719 and three bedrooms $723 – $1,317. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $2,988 – $3,984 for two bedrooms to Miami, FL. The Opelika cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Opelika
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Opelika hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Opelika cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc | 105783 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Wise Guys Moving LLC | 3141732 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Room2Room Movers Auburn LLC | Auburn, AL | 4551493 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Southern Monarch Moving | Auburn, AL | 4423685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Columbus, GA | 3754018 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Phelps Moving & Storage Inc | Columbus, GA | 1166324 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc | Columbus, GA | 92776 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Columbus, GA | 1119388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Sol Loeb Moving & Storage | Columbus, GA | 407286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 30 mi | | Als Van Line Services Inc | Columbus, GA | 539836 | 8 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 out of Lee County
Opelika is in Lee County, AL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,129 people a year leaving Lee County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 1,514), Florida (about 932) and Texas (about 689), while about 7,854 (±1,180) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Opelika 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 Opelika: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Opelika, AL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Opelika itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Auburn, Fortson, Columbus, LaGrange and nearby). All 16 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Opelika?
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 Opelika to Miami, FL (about 664 miles) is $2,988 – $3,984 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Opelika?
By reported fleet, Lambert Transfer and Storage Inc in Opelika, AL, with 23 trucks on its filing (USDOT 105783). 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 Opelika, AL?
2 carriers registered in Opelika hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Opelika 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. 10 of the 16 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Opelika passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 16 movers listed here were inspected, 17 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Lee County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,854 (±1,180) a year from other states, about 1,265 (±405) from abroad and about 6,720 (±1,012) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Russell County (about 779 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.