Licensed Movers in Shelbyville, KY
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Shelbyville with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Shelbyville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Shelbyville
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Shelbyville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 42 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $817 in our model. About 764 people a year move to Shelby County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Shelbyville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Freedom Movers
KY 40065
- USDOT
- 1543912
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Thomas Moving Co Inc
641 Huffman Lane, KY 40065
- USDOT
- 482945
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1992
Movers within 30 miles of Shelbyville
Nearest first, from Crestwood, Louisville, Lagrange, Frankfort and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Louisville Earth Movers | Crestwood, KY | 3273381 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation | Louisville, KY | 1462092 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Cardinal Moving LLC | Louisville, KY | 2464685 | 22 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Horsepower Moving and Storage LLC | Louisville, KY | 4474565 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Edward Neutz Sons & Daughters Moving | Louisville, KY | 1834511 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Executive Moving Co | Louisville, KY | 1058667 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Anytime on Time Moving LLC | Louisville, KY | 1661253 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | A & S Moving | Lagrange, KY | 855182 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | William HH Johnson Moving and Storage | Frankfort, KY | 2289141 | 6 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | William H H Johnson Moving & Storage | Frankfort, KY | 869019 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Macs Moving LLC | Louisville, KY | 1343986 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Clarks Moving Company | Frankfort, KY | 930609 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Thomas Movers | Louisville, KY | 993611 | 5 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Taurus Moving & Delivery LLC | Louisville, KY | 3405766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | J J Carter & Son Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 718237 | 17 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 2200587 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | A Localvan Moving & Storage Ltd Company | Louisville, KY | 899195 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | All Around Moving LLC | Coxs Creek, KY | 4249129 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Bluegrass Moving & Storage LLC | Louisville, KY | 4256530 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | All Around Moving | Coxs Creek, KY | 3942948 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Black Tie Moving Louisville | Louisville, KY | 3391915 | 3 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ils Relocation | Louisville, KY | 63064 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Blue Ant Movers LLC | Louisville, KY | 3219509 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Moving Company | Louisville, KY | 2150603 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | E-Town Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 645459 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Shadowens Moving and Storage Co Inc | Louisville, KY | 225001 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Grovers Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 748802 | 7 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Boyd Moving & Storage Co Inc | Louisville, KY | 646855 | 6 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Fireproof Van Lines Inc | Louisville, KY | 222351 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Roadrunner Moving LLC | Jeffersonvlle, IN | 4141437 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | People Move Moving | Jeffersonville, IN | 3261835 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Square Foot Movers LLC | Jeffersonville, IN | 3874867 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | D L Boyd Movers Inc | Louisville, KY | 1322216 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Your Moving Source LLC | Charlestown, IN | 2880415 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Commonwealth Moving LLC | Louisville, KY | 4451998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | L S Ball Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 2109567 | 2 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Sadler Movers | Louisville, KY | 990644 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Johnson's Movers | Louisville, KY | 3493907 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Gray Transfer | Louisville, KY | 2571490 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Arthur Powers Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 91936 | 4 trucks | Within KY | Conditional |
Roadside inspections: movers near Shelbyville
8 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 18 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 30 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray TransferLouisville, KY · USDOT 2571490 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 7 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · USDOT 2200587 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Cardinal Moving LLCLouisville, KY · USDOT 2464685 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Armstrong RelocationLouisville, KY · USDOT 1462092 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| People Move MovingJeffersonville, IN · USDOT 3261835 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Edward Neutz Sons & Daughters MovingLouisville, KY · USDOT 1834511 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Shelbyville
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: $1,485 – $1,980 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Shelbyville cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Shelbyville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Shelbyville hold it and 18 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Shelbyville cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Louisville Earth Movers | Crestwood, KY | 3273381 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Armstrong Relocation | Louisville, KY | 1462092 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | | Horsepower Moving and Storage LLC | Louisville, KY | 4474565 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Edward Neutz Sons & Daughters Moving | Louisville, KY | 1834511 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Taurus Moving & Delivery LLC | Louisville, KY | 3405766 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 2200587 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | | A Localvan Moving & Storage Ltd Company | Louisville, KY | 899195 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 23 mi | All Around Moving LLC | Coxs Creek, KY | 4249129 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | All Around Moving | Coxs Creek, KY | 3942948 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ils Relocation | Louisville, KY | 63064 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Blue Ant Movers LLC | Louisville, KY | 3219509 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | E-Town Moving & Storage Inc | Louisville, KY | 645459 | 1 truck | 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 Shelby County
Shelbyville is in Shelby County, KY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 941 people a year leaving Shelby County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 249), Missouri (about 203) and Mississippi (about 84), while about 764 (±230) 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Shelbyville, KY?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Shelbyville itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Crestwood, Louisville, Lagrange, Frankfort and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Shelbyville?
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 Shelbyville to Chicago, IL (about 330 miles) is $1,485 – $1,980 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Shelbyville?
By reported fleet, Cardinal Moving LLC in Louisville, KY, with 22 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2464685). 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 Shelbyville, KY?
0 carriers registered in Shelbyville hold interstate operating authority, and 18 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 Shelbyville 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. 18 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Shelbyville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 18 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Shelby County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 764 (±230) a year from other states, about 142 (±104) from abroad and about 2,303 (±513) from elsewhere in Kentucky. The largest single flow out goes to Jefferson County (about 836 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.