Licensed Movers inFort Thomas, KY
No household-goods carrier is registered in Fort Thomas itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Newport, Bellevue, Cincinnati 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 Fort Thomas to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fort Thomas
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- 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 Fort Thomas
These are the carriers that serve a Fort Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | H Johnson Moving Company Llc | Newport, KY | 518828 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 1 mi | A-1 Equipped Veterans Moving & Storage Llc | Newport, KY | 432726 | 1 truck | Within KY | Unsatisfactory | |
| 2 mi | The Dave Daughter & Sons Moving Company | Bellevue, KY | 892399 | 3 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Elam And Sons Moving Company | Cincinnati, OH | 1469870 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Liane & Trey Transportation Llc Gullivers Movers Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 3801556 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | 513 Movers Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 4037330 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A & D Movers | Covington, KY | 996216 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Movers Ultimate | Cincinnati, OH | 4228789 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Moving Made Simple | Cincinnati, OH | 4383505 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | All Things Moving Llc | Wilder, KY | 4268278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Robinson Relocations Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 3320340 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Weil Thoman Moving & Storage Co | Cincinnati, OH | 81269 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Kirby Moving Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 2790181 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Hercules Moving & Storage Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 620608 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | A+Dons Moving&Hauling | Cincinnati, OH | 2478479 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Meyer Movers | Cincinnati, OH | 3318012 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | On Our Way Moving | Cincinnati, OH | 4434292 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Big John Movers | Cincinnati, OH | 4523366 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Cincinnati Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 913409 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gullivers Movers Of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | 2413984 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Schaefer Moving & Storage Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1237762 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Clark And Sons Moving Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 2962688 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Dreamteam Movers Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 3573215 | 0 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Valley Moving & Storage Llc | Reading, OH | 2260640 | 6 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | M&B Movers Llc | Lockland, OH | 2821611 | 3 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Units Moving And Portable Storage | Cincinnati, OH | 3034138 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Big Blue Moving Llc | Florence, KY | 3101999 | 17 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Nelson Markesbery Moving & Storage Company Inc | Florence, KY | 648010 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 12 mi | Smooth Moves Piano Moving Llc Joseph M Cremeans Sole Mbr | Cincinnati, OH | 3762812 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Keep On Moving Company Llc | Florence, KY | 3468627 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Welcome Home Moving | Cincinnati, OH | 1054741 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Eagle Moving And Storage Llp | Milford, OH | 3603317 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Brendamour Moving & Storage Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 628381 | 33 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi |  | Krupp Moving & Storage | Cincinnati, OH | 4205686 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi |  | You Move Me | West Chester, OH | 2477672 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Economy Moving & Storage Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 2193509 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Bridges Family Movers Llc | Sharonville, OH | 2876939 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Elam And Sons Moving Llc | New Richmond, OH | 4064652 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | General Moving And Storage Llc | Cincinnati, OH | 3977335 | 2 trucks | Within OH | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Dsl Moving | Cincinnati, OH | 3137584 | 1 truck | Within OH | Not rated |
What movers cost in Fort Thomas
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 Fort Thomas: 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 Fort Thomas: 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 | ≈ 659 | $2,966 – $3,954 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,210 | $9,945 – $13,260 | $11,437 – $15,249 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 297 | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 951 | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,042 | $4,689 – $6,252 | $5,392 – $7,190 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 465 | $2,093 – $2,790 | $2,406 – $3,209 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,110 | $4,995 – $6,660 | $5,744 – $7,659 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 582 | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
Moving out of state from Fort Thomas?
19 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 Fort Thomas priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Fort ThomasBefore you book a Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas 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 Kentucky
155 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kentucky; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Fort Thomas: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Fort Thomas, KY?
None is registered in Fort Thomas itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Newport, Bellevue, Cincinnati, Covington and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Fort Thomas?
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 Fort Thomas to New York City, NY (about 659 miles) is $2,966 – $3,954 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Fort Thomas?
By reported fleet, Brendamour Moving & Storage Inc in Cincinnati, OH, with 33 trucks on its filing (USDOT 628381). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Fort Thomas movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Kentucky is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Kentucky requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 19 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 Fort Thomas, 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 Fort Thomas" 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.