Licensed Movers in Portland, ME
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Portland with the FMCSA, and 17 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 Portland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Portland
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 23 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
6 licensed movers are registered in Portland and 17 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 23 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $817 in our model. About 8,810 people a year move to Cumberland County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Portland
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists
ME 04101
- USDOT
- 51022
- MC number
- MC38092
- Fleet
- 14 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Coastal Moving & Storage Inc
585 Riverside St, ME 04103
- USDOT
- 1258340
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 3
Tiny Tim's Moving & Trucking Inc
239 Congress St, ME 04102
- USDOT
- 626233
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1996
- 4
Wilson Moving Company
ME 04103
- USDOT
- 960982
- MC number
- MC457076 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 5
At Ease Moving
ME 04102
- USDOT
- 2812189
- MC number
- MC937818
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 6
J C Moving LLC
400 Riverside St Unit A6, ME 04103
- USDOT
- 3266900
- MC number
- MC1030718
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Portland
Nearest first, from South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cumberland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Liberty Bell Moving & Storage Inc | South Portland, ME | 1846942 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 mi | SC Moving | South Portland, ME | 2324405 | 3 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bisson Moving LLC | Westbrook, ME | 3796116 | 20 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Integrity Movers | Scarborough, ME | 3107396 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | New England Moving Inc | Cumberland, ME | 595179 | 2 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Gore Moving & Storage Inc | Windham, ME | 714881 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Wilson Moving | Windham, ME | 3914942 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Movers Unlimited Inc | Buxton, ME | 2361829 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Gordons Moving | New Gloucester, ME | 740911 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Dba Easy Moving | Brunswick, ME | 1652690 | 3 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Xtreme Moving Helpers | Alfred, ME | 2549219 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Vacationland Moving LLC | Poland, ME | 3540196 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Reds Moving Inc | Lewiston, ME | 1539555 | 5 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | Gordons Moving | Lewiston, ME | 4425248 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Green Harbor Moving Co LLC | Lewiston, ME | 4509887 | 2 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Lets Get Moving LLC | Auburn, ME | 3536600 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Twin City Movers LLC | Auburn, ME | 4516537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Portland
10 of the 23 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 10 vehicle inspections (30.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 19 driver inspections (15.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| SC MovingSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 2324405 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Integrity MoversScarborough, ME · USDOT 3107396 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Portland
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $42–$53 per mover per hour in Maine in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $495 – $817 and three bedrooms $831 – $1,506. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,467 – $1,956 for two bedrooms to New York City, NY. The Portland cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Portland
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Portland hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Portland cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists | 51022 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | J C Moving LLC | 3266900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Liberty Bell Moving & Storage Inc | South Portland, ME | 1846942 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 7 mi | | Integrity Movers | Scarborough, ME | 3107396 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Gore Moving & Storage Inc | Windham, ME | 714881 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Wilson Moving | Windham, ME | 3914942 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Vacationland Moving LLC | Poland, ME | 3540196 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | | Gordons Moving | Lewiston, ME | 4425248 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Twin City Movers LLC | Auburn, ME | 4516537 | 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 Maine is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Cumberland County
Portland is in Cumberland County, ME. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,152 people a year leaving Cumberland County for another state, most often for Massachusetts (about 1,055), Florida (about 1,048) and New Hampshire (about 772), while about 8,810 (±768) 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 Portland 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 Maine
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Portland: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Portland, ME?
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Portland itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cumberland and nearby). All 23 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Portland?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $42–$53 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $495 – $817 and a three-bedroom home at $831 – $1,506. A long-distance move from Portland to New York City, NY (about 326 miles) is $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Portland?
By reported fleet, Bisson Moving LLC in Westbrook, ME, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3796116). 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 Portland, ME?
2 carriers registered in Portland hold interstate operating authority, and 7 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 Portland movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Maine is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Maine requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 9 of the 23 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Portland passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 23 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 10 vehicle inspections (30.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Cumberland County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,810 (±768) a year from other states, about 1,705 (±437) from abroad and about 6,583 (±650) from elsewhere in Maine. The largest single flow out goes to York County (about 2,860 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.