Licensed Movers inFranklin, IN
No household-goods carrier is registered in Franklin itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Greenwood, Indianapolis, Greenfield and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Franklin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Franklin
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Franklin
These are the carriers that serve a Franklin move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi |  | Greenwood Moving & Storage Inc | Greenwood, IN | 265315 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | John Sherman Moving Company Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 719705 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | 1 Choice Movers Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 3735286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Sherman Moving & Storage Company | Indianapolis, IN | 719392 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Hoosier Movers | Indianapolis, IN | 835269 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Busy Bee Movers Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 573343 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Post Road Movers Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 717066 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Lucas Moving Co Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 3408190 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Guardian Relocation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 732092 | 7 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Elite Affordable Movers Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 4116059 | 5 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Hermit'S Moving And Handyman Services | Indianapolis, IN | 4393346 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Joyce Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 247771 | 87 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi |  | Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1415648 | 41 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Joyce Moving & Storage | Indianapolis, IN | 729341 | 17 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Shaggy Moving | Indianapolis, IN | 4292218 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Loves Moving And Storage | Indianapolis, IN | 4370220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Stuart'S Moving And Storage | Indianapolis, IN | 3308205 | 9 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Harris Moving Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 897598 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Studley Moving And Storage Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1099675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Emery Elite Relocation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 804224 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Ezpz Moving Services Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 4003609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Shaggy Moving Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 3445287 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Triple Berry Moving Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 3269599 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Unique Movers Storage Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 2876438 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Hermit'S Moving And Handyman Services | Indianapolis, IN | 4540249 | 0 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Ws Thomas Transfer Llc | Greenfield, IN | 2093310 | 63 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | All My Sons Of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 818918 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Emh Logistics | Avon, IN | 1699312 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Legacy Trucking & Transfer Llc | Avon, IN | 4183144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Keep It Moving Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 4448513 | 0 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Gunn'S Moving & Hauling Co Llc | Indianapolis, IN | 4118785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Wheaton World Wide Moving | Indianapolis, IN | 70719 | 767 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Central Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 442478 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 28 mi | Universal Relocation Systems Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2090469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Ace Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 49910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | Bekins Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2256609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Towne Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 214717 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Crown Moving & Storage Inc Of Illinois | Indianapolis, IN | 1254524 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi |  | Wheaton Moving & Storage | Indianapolis, IN | 316629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Shamrock Van Lines Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 129614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Franklin
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Franklin: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Franklin: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 748 | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,111 | $9,500 – $12,666 | $10,924 – $14,566 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 215 | $968 – $1,290 | $1,113 – $1,483 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 883 | $3,974 – $5,298 | $4,570 – $6,093 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 997 | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 565 | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,174 | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 675 | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
Moving out of state from Franklin?
24 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Franklin priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in FranklinBefore you book a Franklin mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Franklin address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in Indiana
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Franklin: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Franklin, IN?
None is registered in Franklin itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Greenwood, Indianapolis, Greenfield, Avon and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Franklin?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Franklin to New York City, NY (about 748 miles) is $3,366 – $4,488 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Franklin?
By reported fleet, Wheaton World Wide Moving in Indianapolis, IN, with 767 trucks on its filing (USDOT 70719). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Franklin movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Indiana is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Indiana requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 24 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Franklin, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Franklin" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.