Licensed Movers in Owensboro, KY
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Owensboro with the FMCSA, and 15 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 Owensboro to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Owensboro
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 19 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Owensboro and 15 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 19 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $817 in our model. About 1,757 people a year move to Daviess County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Owensboro
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pat Hayden Moving LLC
2037 York Dr, KY 42301
- USDOT
- 644558
- MC number
- MC359731
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1996
- 2
Big O' Movers LLC
768 Alexandria, KY 42303
- USDOT
- 2325191
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 3
Big Johns Moving LLC
2139 Chaffe Ct, KY 42301
- USDOT
- 3951919
- MC number
- MC1474847
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 4
Lindsays Moving Services Inc
KY 42301
- USDOT
- 1304475
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2004
Movers within 30 miles of Owensboro
Nearest first, from Philpot, Newburgh, Spottsville, Hartford and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi |  | Firehouse Moving Company LLC | Philpot, KY | 3313532 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Madd Ox Moving Co | Newburgh, IN | 4329764 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Aalwaysmoving | Spottsville, KY | 2367363 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Professional Movers LLC | Hartford, KY | 4541914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Gary Green Movers LLC | Henderson, KY | 2501015 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Nuspace Moving LLC | Evansville, IN | 3115197 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Kinder Moving & Storage | Evansville, IN | 718298 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Wagemann Moving & Hauling | Evansville, IN | 4407960 | 4 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Atlas Van Lines Inc | Evansville, IN | 125550 | 2,731 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Evansville, IN | 3675581 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Shetler Moving & Storage Inc | Evansville, IN | 761091 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Atlas Van Lines International Corp | Evansville, IN | 2596708 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Echo Van Lines Inc | Evansville, IN | 802091 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Smyth Moving Service Inc | Evansville, IN | 814634 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | American Vanpac Van Lines Ltd | Evansville, IN | 135649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Owensboro
5 of the 19 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,613 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 223 of 890 vehicle inspections (25.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 71 of 1,613 driver inspections (4.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Atlas Van Lines International CorpEvansville, IN · USDOT 2596708 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Two Men and A TruckEvansville, IN · USDOT 3675581 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Big Johns Moving LLCOwensboro, KY · USDOT 3951919 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Shetler Moving & Storage IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 761091 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Owensboro
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: $1,499 – $1,998 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Owensboro cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Owensboro
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Owensboro holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Owensboro cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Hayden Moving LLC | 644558 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | | Firehouse Moving Company LLC | Philpot, KY | 3313532 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Madd Ox Moving Co | Newburgh, IN | 4329764 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Professional Movers LLC | Hartford, KY | 4541914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Kinder Moving & Storage | Evansville, IN | 718298 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Atlas Van Lines Inc | Evansville, IN | 125550 | 2,731 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Evansville, IN | 3675581 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Shetler Moving & Storage Inc | Evansville, IN | 761091 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Echo Van Lines Inc | Evansville, IN | 802091 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Smyth Moving Service Inc | Evansville, IN | 814634 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | American Vanpac Van Lines Ltd | Evansville, IN | 135649 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Daviess County
Owensboro is in Daviess County, KY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,546 people a year leaving Daviess County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 915), Louisiana (about 263) and Michigan (about 247), while about 1,757 (±434) 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 Owensboro 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 Owensboro: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Owensboro, KY?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Owensboro itself on the FMCSA register, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Philpot, Newburgh, Spottsville, Hartford and nearby). All 19 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Owensboro?
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 Owensboro to Chicago, IL (about 333 miles) is $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Owensboro?
By reported fleet, Atlas Van Lines Inc in Evansville, IN, with 2,731 trucks on its filing (USDOT 125550). 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 Owensboro, KY?
1 carrier registered in Owensboro holds interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Owensboro 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. 11 of the 19 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Owensboro passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 19 movers listed here were inspected, 1,613 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 223 of 890 vehicle inspections (25.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Daviess County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,757 (±434) a year from other states, about 256 (±135) from abroad and about 2,817 (±581) from elsewhere in Kentucky. The largest single flow out goes to Warren County (about 326 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.