Licensed Movers in Columbus, GA
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbus 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 Columbus to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbus
- 10
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 12 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
10 licensed movers are registered in Columbus and 2 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 12 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $747 in our model. About 11,511 people a year move to Muscogee County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Columbus
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc
3737 Joy Rd, GA 31906
- USDOT
- 92776
- MC number
- MC129383
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Coleman American Moving Services Inc
3737 A Joy Road, GA 31906
- USDOT
- 1119388
- MC number
- MC458315
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 3
Als Van Line Services Inc
301 20Th Ave, GA 31903
- USDOT
- 539836
- MC number
- MC268369
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 4
Phelps Moving & Storage Inc
1636 Cusseta Rd, GA 31901
- USDOT
- 1166324
- MC number
- MC932612
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 5
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Legal name: Scott R Enterprises LLC
506 Manchester Expressway Suite B21, GA 31904
- USDOT
- 3754018
- MC number
- MC1333774
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 6
Affordable Moving LLC
5041 Milgen Court, GA 31907
- USDOT
- 2274109
- MC number
- MC776722
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 7
Golden Transfer
Legal name: Golden Transfer Co Inc
1379 Jacqueline Dr, GA 31907
- USDOT
- 907322
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 8
Best Price Movers
GA 31903
- USDOT
- 2011924
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 9
Sol Loeb Moving & Storage
Legal name: Sol Loeb Company
5427 Armour Rd Ste B, GA 31909
- USDOT
- 407286
- MC number
- MC771378
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 10
Jr Moving and Delivery Service LLC
1035 Benning Dr, GA 31903
- USDOT
- 3830248
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Columbus
Nearest first, from Fortson, Buena Vista and nearby.
Roadside inspections: movers near Columbus
7 of the 12 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 15 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 12 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
| Sol Loeb Moving & StorageColumbus, GA · USDOT 407286 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| Mass Transfer LLCBuena Vista, GA · USDOT 3454703 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Als Van Line Services IncColumbus, GA · USDOT 539836 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Columbus
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $38–$48 per mover per hour in Georgia in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $455 – $747 and three bedrooms $759 – $1,371. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $2,858 – $3,810 for two bedrooms to Miami, FL. The Columbus cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Columbus
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 6 carriers registered in Columbus hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Columbus cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc | 92776 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | 1119388 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 | | Als Van Line Services Inc | 539836 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 | Phelps Moving & Storage Inc | 1166324 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | 3754018 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | Sol Loeb Moving & Storage | 407286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Georgia is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Muscogee County
Columbus is in Muscogee County, GA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,934 people a year leaving Muscogee County for another state, most often for Alabama (about 2,474), Texas (about 895) and Florida (about 835), while about 11,511 (±1,282) 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 Columbus 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 Georgia
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Columbus: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbus, GA?
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbus itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fortson, Buena Vista and nearby). All 12 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Columbus?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $38–$48 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $455 – $747 and a three-bedroom home at $759 – $1,371. A long-distance move from Columbus to Miami, FL (about 635 miles) is $2,858 – $3,810 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbus?
By reported fleet, McCarley Moving and Storage Company Inc in Columbus, GA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 92776). 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 Columbus, GA?
6 carriers registered in Columbus 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 Columbus movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Georgia is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Georgia requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 6 of the 12 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Columbus passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 12 movers listed here were inspected, 15 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 5 vehicle inspections (40.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Muscogee County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 11,511 (±1,282) a year from other states, about 1,865 (±734) from abroad and about 7,288 (±1,223) from elsewhere in Georgia. The largest single flow out goes to Russell County (about 1,044 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.