Licensed Movers in Tuscaloosa, AL
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Tuscaloosa with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Tuscaloosa to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tuscaloosa
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $435 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Tuscaloosa and 2 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 6 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $435 – $719 in our model. About 8,165 people a year move to Tuscaloosa County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Tuscaloosa
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Awesome Moving Services
2730 Southside Dr, AL 35401
- USDOT
- 4357625
- MC number
- MC1704689
- Fleet
- 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Hasty Hauling & Moving Company LLC
6000 Mcfarland Blvd E Ste 6, AL 35405
- USDOT
- 3948940
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 3
International Movers
Legal name: Knopf International Inc
3100 9Th Ct Suite 96, AL 35401
- USDOT
- 280819
- MC number
- MC260804
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1986
- 4
Motivated Movers Tuscaloosa
Legal name: Baa Logistics LLC
6130 Old Greensboro Rd, AL 35405
- USDOT
- 4003508
- MC number
- MC1505367 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa
Nearest first, from Cottondale and nearby.
Roadside inspections: movers near Tuscaloosa
2 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 4 driver inspections (50.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International MoversTuscaloosa, AL · USDOT 280819 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
| Motivated Movers TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL · USDOT 4003508 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Tuscaloosa: 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 Tuscaloosa: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Tuscaloosa, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 607 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,053 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,057 | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,053 | $9,239 – $12,318 | $10,624 – $14,166 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 696 | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 627 | $2,822 – $3,762 | $3,245 – $4,326 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 607 | $2,732 – $3,642 | $3,141 – $4,188 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 821 | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 790 | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 964 | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
Long-distance movers in Tuscaloosa
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Tuscaloosa hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Tuscaloosa.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awesome Moving Services | 4357625 | 8 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | International Movers | 280819 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Motivated Movers Tuscaloosa | 4003508 | 1 truck | 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 Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa sits in Tuscaloosa County, AL, home to about 206,573 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,165 (±965) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 676 (±276) from abroad and about 7,957 (±1,061) from elsewhere in Alabama. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,916 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Tuscaloosa | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, ALBirmingham moving costs | 1,489 ±342 | ≈ 54 mi to Birmingham | $435 – $719 |
| Bibb County, AL | 470 ±395 | — | — |
| Shelby County, ALPelham moving costs | 397 ±154 | ≈ 53 mi to Pelham | $435 – $719 |
| Delaware County, INYorktown moving costs | 317 ±363* | ≈ 575 mi to Yorktown | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Madison County, ALHuntsville moving costs | 271 ±101 | ≈ 136 mi to Huntsville | $612 – $816 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Jefferson County, AL (about 1,850), Shelby County, AL (about 827) and Mobile County, AL (about 722). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Georgia (about 749), Texas (about 513) and Tennessee (about 385); the largest flows in come from Georgia (about 1,142), Tennessee (about 868) and Texas (about 744).
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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Tuscaloosa, AL?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Tuscaloosa itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cottondale and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa to Houston, TX (about 607 miles) is $2,732 – $3,642 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Tuscaloosa?
By reported fleet, Awesome Moving Services in Tuscaloosa, AL, with 8 drivers on its filing (USDOT 4357625). 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
3 carriers registered in Tuscaloosa hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Tuscaloosa 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. 3 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Tuscaloosa passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Tuscaloosa County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,165 (±965) a year from other states, about 676 (±276) from abroad and about 7,957 (±1,061) from elsewhere in Alabama. The largest single flow out goes to Jefferson County (about 1,489 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.