Licensed Movers in South Portland, ME
2 household-goods carriers are registered in South Portland with the FMCSA, and 16 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 South Portland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Portland
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 18 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in South Portland and 16 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 18 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 South Portland
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Liberty Bell Moving & Storage Inc
17 Sunset Avenue, ME 04106
- USDOT
- 1846942
- MC number
- MC668953
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 2
SC Moving
Legal name: SC Moving LLC
25 Augusta St, ME 04106
- USDOT
- 2324405
- MC number
- MC843036 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
Movers within 30 miles of South Portland
Nearest first, from Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, Cumberland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Tiny Tim's Moving & Trucking Inc | Portland, ME | 626233 | 3 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 2 mi | At Ease Moving | Portland, ME | 2812189 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 3 mi |  | Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists | Portland, ME | 51022 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Coastal Moving & Storage Inc | Portland, ME | 1258340 | 4 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Wilson Moving Company | Portland, ME | 960982 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | J C Moving LLC | Portland, ME | 3266900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Integrity Movers | Scarborough, ME | 3107396 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Bisson Moving LLC | Westbrook, ME | 3796116 | 20 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | New England Moving Inc | Cumberland, ME | 595179 | 2 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Gore Moving & Storage Inc | Windham, ME | 714881 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Wilson Moving | Windham, ME | 3914942 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Movers Unlimited Inc | Buxton, ME | 2361829 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Xtreme Moving Helpers | Alfred, ME | 2549219 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Gordons Moving | New Gloucester, ME | 740911 | 1 truck | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Dba Easy Moving | Brunswick, ME | 1652690 | 3 trucks | Within ME | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Vacationland Moving LLC | Poland, ME | 3540196 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South Portland
10 of the 18 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 South Portland
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in South Portland: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in South Portland: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $42–$53 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $495 – $817.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $243 – $393 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $327 – $605 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $495 – $817 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $831 – $1,506 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,419 – $2,195 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,755 – $2,619 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Maine: hand movers there earn a median $20.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $42–$53 per mover per hour.
Long distance from South Portland: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From South Portland, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 323 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 3,062 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 323 | $1,454 – $1,938 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 3,062 | $13,779 – $18,372 | $15,846 – $21,128 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,033 | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,881 | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,956 | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 559 | $2,516 – $3,354 | $2,893 – $3,857 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,578 | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 417 | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
Long-distance movers in South Portland
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in South Portland holds it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of South Portland.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Bell Moving & Storage Inc | 1846942 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists | Portland, ME | 51022 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | J C Moving LLC | Portland, ME | 3266900 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Integrity Movers | Scarborough, ME | 3107396 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Gore Moving & Storage Inc | Windham, ME | 714881 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Wilson Moving | Windham, ME | 3914942 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Vacationland Moving LLC | Poland, ME | 3540196 | 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 to and from Cumberland County
South Portland sits in Cumberland County, ME, home to about 292,007 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,810 (±768) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,705 (±437) from abroad and about 6,583 (±650) from elsewhere in Maine. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,152 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From South Portland | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County, MEKennebunk moving costs | 2,860 ±593 | ≈ 25 mi to Kennebunk | $495 – $817 |
| Androscoggin County, MELewiston moving costs | 1,499 ±396 | ≈ 37 mi to Lewiston | $495 – $817 |
| Sagadahoc County, ME | 669 ±261 | — | — |
| Kennebec County, MEAugusta moving costs | 626 ±275 | ≈ 65 mi to Augusta | $495 – $817 |
| Penobscot County, MEBangor moving costs | 615 ±175 | ≈ 129 mi to Bangor | $581 – $774 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from York County, ME (about 1,799), Androscoggin County, ME (about 1,445) and Penobscot County, ME (about 726). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Massachusetts (about 1,055), Florida (about 1,048) and New Hampshire (about 772); the largest flows in come from Massachusetts (about 1,859), New Hampshire (about 726) and New York (about 710).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a South 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 South Portland: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South Portland, ME?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in South Portland itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, Cumberland and nearby). All 18 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in South 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 South Portland to New York City, NY (about 323 miles) is $1,454 – $1,938 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South 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 South Portland, ME?
1 carrier registered in South Portland holds interstate operating authority, and 6 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 South 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. 7 of the 18 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South Portland passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 18 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.