Licensed Movers in Frankfort, KY
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Frankfort with the FMCSA, and 26 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 Frankfort to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Frankfort
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 29 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Frankfort and 26 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 29 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $817 in our model. About 1,008 people a year move to Franklin County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Frankfort
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
William HH Johnson Moving and Storage
Legal name: JB Amburgey LLC
4720 Louisville Rd, KY 40601
- USDOT
- 2289141
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
William H H Johnson Moving & Storage
4720 Louisville Rd, KY 40601
- USDOT
- 869019
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 3
Clarks Moving Company
KY 40601
- USDOT
- 930609
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
Movers within 30 miles of Frankfort
Nearest first, from Shelbyville, Lexington, Nicholasville, Harrodsburg and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Freedom Movers | Shelbyville, KY | 1543912 | 3 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Thomas Moving Co Inc | Shelbyville, KY | 482945 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Supermen Moving | Lexington, KY | 4185806 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Thoroughbred Moving | Lexington, KY | 4549997 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Wildcat Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 2207083 | 25 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | 2 Dudes Moving | Lexington, KY | 2440213 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Lexington | Lexington, KY | 2343985 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Lexington, KY | 2344258 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving KY | Lexington, KY | 4106709 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Worry Free Moving KY | Lexington, KY | 3605924 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Crestwood Moving & Storage | Lexington, KY | 2476397 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Affordable Moving Inc | Lexington, KY | 1847353 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Wildcat Van Lines | Lexington, KY | 3406146 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Price Coomer Relocation Services Inc | Lexington, KY | 674707 | 12 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | My Movers Inc | Lexington, KY | 1446047 | 3 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Comfort Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 3950278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Big American Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 4456764 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Mantra Movers | Lexington, KY | 4097785 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | American Bluegrass Movers | Lexington, KY | 1811041 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Triple J's Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 3435648 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | All American Movers Inc | Nicholasville, KY | 2101309 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Raynor Shine Moving Co | Nicholasville, KY | 4450354 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | T Peavler Moving Systems LLC | Harrodsburg, KY | 834062 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Unlimited Moving Service | Harrodsburg, KY | 3387341 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Safeway Moving & Storage Inc | Lexington, KY | 250626 | 5 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Take A Break Moving Company | Lexington, KY | 773632 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Frankfort
10 of the 29 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 78 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 57 vehicle inspections (5.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 78 driver inspections (5.1%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesLexington, KY · USDOT 3406146 | 50 | 1 of 35 | 2 of 50 |
| Mantra MoversLexington, KY · USDOT 4097785 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 2 Dudes MovingLexington, KY · USDOT 2440213 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Wildcat Moving LLCLexington, KY · USDOT 2207083 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Safeway Moving & Storage IncLexington, KY · USDOT 250626 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| T Peavler Moving Systems LLCHarrodsburg, KY · USDOT 834062 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Frankfort
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $43–$53 per mover per hour in Kentucky in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $505 – $817 and three bedrooms $849 – $1,506. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,535 – $2,046 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Frankfort cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Frankfort
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Frankfort hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Frankfort cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Supermen Moving | Lexington, KY | 4185806 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | | 2 Dudes Moving | Lexington, KY | 2440213 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Lexington | Lexington, KY | 2343985 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Wildcat Van Lines | Lexington, KY | 3406146 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Comfort Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 3950278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Big American Moving LLC | Lexington, KY | 4456764 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Mantra Movers | Lexington, KY | 4097785 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | T Peavler Moving Systems LLC | Harrodsburg, KY | 834062 | 5 trucks | 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 Kentucky is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Franklin County
Frankfort is in Franklin County, KY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 965 people a year leaving Franklin County for another state, most often for Florida (about 335), California (about 148) and Indiana (about 115), while about 1,008 (±294) 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 Frankfort 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 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 Frankfort: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Frankfort, KY?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Frankfort itself on the FMCSA register, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Shelbyville, Lexington, Nicholasville, Harrodsburg and nearby). All 29 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Frankfort?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $43–$53 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $505 – $817 and a three-bedroom home at $849 – $1,506. A long-distance move from Frankfort to Chicago, IL (about 341 miles) is $1,535 – $2,046 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Frankfort?
By reported fleet, Wildcat Van Lines in Lexington, KY, with 26 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3406146). 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 Frankfort, KY?
0 carriers registered in Frankfort 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 Frankfort 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. 8 of the 29 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Frankfort passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 29 movers listed here were inspected, 78 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 57 vehicle inspections (5.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Franklin County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,008 (±294) a year from other states, about 506 (±298) from abroad and about 2,528 (±578) from elsewhere in Kentucky. The largest single flow out goes to Fayette County (about 536 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.