Licensed Movers in Athol, MA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Athol 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 Athol to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Athol
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 18 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Athol and 17 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 18 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $859 in our model. About 12,492 people a year move to Worcester County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Athol
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Castine Movers
Legal name: Frank L Castine Inc
1235 Chestnut Street, MA 01331
- USDOT
- 58227
- MC number
- MC149300
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Athol
Nearest first, from Greenfield, Fitchburg, Belchertown, Hadley and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Frugal Movers | Greenfield, MA | 2894662 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Ultracare Movers Inc | Fitchburg, MA | 4296791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Jimmy Burgoff Moving & Hauling | Belchertown, MA | 1136289 | 2 trucks | Within MA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Ideal Movers & Storage Inc | Hadley, MA | 543781 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Hartman Relocation Services Inc | Leominster, MA | 1284486 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | Real Deal Van Lines Inc | Leominster, MA | 2370807 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 24 mi | Everything Moving LLC | Peterborough, NH | 3648196 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Keene Moving & Storage LLC | Keene, NH | 4473253 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Team Orange Moving LLC | Lunenburg, MA | 4058760 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Five College Movers LLC | Northampton, MA | 1947212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Butch's Moving & Storage | Brattleboro, VT | 1887576 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Leicester, MA | 24490 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Town to Town Movers Inc | Worcester, MA | 620463 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi |  | Aaggo Movers | Three Rivers, MA | 513249 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | W & W Moving Company | South Hadley, MA | 982999 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | Piece by Piece Movers | Clinton, MA | 1971286 | 42 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Shane O'Brien | Northampton, MA | 4216840 | 1 truck | Within MA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Athol
11 of the 18 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 73 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 38 vehicle inspections (7.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 73 driver inspections (12.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Five College Movers LLCNorthampton, MA · USDOT 1947212 | 16 | 1 of 8 | 2 of 16 |
| Castine MoversAthol, MA · USDOT 58227 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Real Deal Van Lines IncLeominster, MA · USDOT 2370807 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 5 |
| Frugal MoversGreenfield, MA · USDOT 2894662 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Ideal Movers & Storage IncHadley, MA · USDOT 543781 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Athol
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 Athol: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Athol: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $525 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $255 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $345 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $525 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $885 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,515 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,875 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Massachusetts: hand movers there earn a median $21.60 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $45–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Athol: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Athol, New York City, NY is the nearest priced metro (≈ 185 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,950 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 185 | $833 – $1,110 | $957 – $1,276 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,950 | $13,275 – $17,700 | $15,266 – $20,355 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 919 | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,746 | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,816 | $8,172 – $10,896 | $9,398 – $12,530 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 418 | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,454 | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 277 | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
Long-distance movers in Athol
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Athol holds it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Athol.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Castine Movers | 58227 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Frugal Movers | Greenfield, MA | 2894662 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | | Ultracare Movers Inc | Fitchburg, MA | 4296791 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Ideal Movers & Storage Inc | Hadley, MA | 543781 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | | Hartman Relocation Services Inc | Leominster, MA | 1284486 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 24 mi | Real Deal Van Lines Inc | Leominster, MA | 2370807 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 24 mi | Everything Moving LLC | Peterborough, NH | 3648196 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Keene Moving & Storage LLC | Keene, NH | 4473253 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Team Orange Moving LLC | Lunenburg, MA | 4058760 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Five College Movers LLC | Northampton, MA | 1947212 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Butch's Moving & Storage | Brattleboro, VT | 1887576 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Leicester, MA | 24490 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Town to Town Movers Inc | Worcester, MA | 620463 | 6 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 Massachusetts is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Worcester County
Athol sits in Worcester County, MA, home to about 818,436 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 12,492 (±1,310) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,915 (±649) from abroad and about 17,384 (±1,346) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 20,603 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Athol | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MAWaltham moving costs | 5,299 ±841 | ≈ 61 mi to Waltham | $525 – $859 |
| Norfolk County, MARandolph moving costs | 2,059 ±474 | ≈ 78 mi to Randolph | $525 – $859 |
| Hampshire County, MAWare moving costs | 1,633 ±267 | ≈ 28 mi to Ware | $525 – $859 |
| Suffolk County, MABoston moving costs | 1,552 ±260 | ≈ 72 mi to Boston | $525 – $859 |
| Providence County, RIProvidence moving costs | 1,363 ±403 | ≈ 79 mi to Providence | $525 – $859 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Middlesex County, MA (about 8,495), Suffolk County, MA (about 2,085) and Norfolk County, MA (about 1,959). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 2,897), New Hampshire (about 1,921) and Connecticut (about 1,868); the largest flows in come from New York (about 1,527), Rhode Island (about 1,080) and Connecticut (about 1,071).
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 Athol 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 Massachusetts
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Athol: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Athol, MA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Athol itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Greenfield, Fitchburg, Belchertown, Hadley 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 Athol?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $45–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $525 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $885 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Athol to New York City, NY (about 185 miles) is $833 – $1,110 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Athol?
By reported fleet, Piece by Piece Movers in Clinton, MA, with 42 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1971286). 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 Athol, MA?
1 carrier registered in Athol holds interstate operating authority, and 15 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 Athol movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Massachusetts is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Massachusetts requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 16 of the 18 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Athol passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 18 movers listed here were inspected, 73 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 38 vehicle inspections (7.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Worcester County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 12,492 (±1,310) a year from other states, about 4,915 (±649) from abroad and about 17,384 (±1,346) from elsewhere in Massachusetts. The largest single flow out goes to Middlesex County (about 5,299 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.