Licensed Movers in Cary, NC
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Cary 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 Cary to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cary
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 47 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
7 licensed movers are registered in Cary and 40 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 47 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 36,888 people a year move to Wake County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cary
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Joyful Movers
NC 27511
- USDOT
- 2428777
- MC number
- MC837071
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Pannell's 1st Team Moving
Legal name: Pannell's 1st Team Moving & Delivery LLC
705 Madison Ave, NC 27513
- USDOT
- 3472118
- MC number
- MC1136763
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
Safe & Sound Moving Company LLC
120 Centrewest Ct, NC 27513
- USDOT
- 3639426
- MC number
- MC1249996
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
Universal Relocations Inc
3032 Winfred Dell Ln, NC 27511
- USDOT
- 2400716
- MC number
- MC825704 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 5
All Stars Moving Systems LLP
11207 Praxis Way, NC 27519
- USDOT
- 3884706
- MC number
- MC1426335 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 6
CMS Express Delivery
Legal name: Carolina Moving Service Inc
713 Kingswood Dr, NC 27513
- USDOT
- 1057936
- MC number
- MC1483906
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
- 7
Overalls Moving LLC
2218 Rocky Bay Ct, NC 27519
- USDOT
- 4499871
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Cary
Nearest first, from Raleigh, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Mainstream Movers | Raleigh, NC | 3474374 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Wolf Moving You LLC | Morrisville, NC | 4233165 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Powerhouse Moving Solutions LLC | Morrisville, NC | 4384862 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Primeway Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 2958654 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Dogwood Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3376522 | 16 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Carolina Moving & Storage Solutions LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4083740 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Athens Moving Experts | Raleigh, NC | 3205320 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Brightleaf Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3838853 | 4 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Square Cow Moovers | Raleigh, NC | 4469623 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | All Boxed Up Moving LLC | Apex, NC | 3260768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | N-A | Apex, NC | 4411046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | National Budget Movers Inc | Raleigh, NC | 2929844 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Compass Moving Solutions | Raleigh, NC | 4234563 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Romero Movers LLC | Apex, NC | 3121196 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Star Van Lines LLC | Apex, NC | 4176875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Utfs | Apex, NC | 2270885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Wellknown Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4359790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 906054 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Dakydes Moving & Delivery LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4454309 | 4 drivers | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Royalty Moving Systems LLC | Durham, NC | 3289527 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | NC Professional Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3340894 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Dakydes Moving & Delivery LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4405326 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Advance Moving and Storage | Raleigh, NC | 1782853 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Upwright Moving LLC | Holly Springs, NC | 2918656 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Raleigh Moving Company | Raleigh, NC | 3344628 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Na | Raleigh, NC | 3043090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Guzman Moving & Storage | Raleigh, NC | 4105116 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Urban Movers | Holly Springs, NC | 4340133 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Legacy Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4272533 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Miracle Movers Raleigh | Durham, NC | 3139734 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Dba Armstrong Relocation Co Inc Raleigh NC | Durham, NC | 1071807 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | CJ Moving Services LLC | Durham, NC | 3477035 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Capital Moving & Storage LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3623752 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Hernandez Moving 919 LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3577258 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Nuway Relocation LLC | Durham, NC | 4270123 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Apartment Movers Plus | Durham, NC | 615528 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Breezy Moving Company LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4436477 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Blessed Days Movingandpacking LLC | Durham, NC | 4130343 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Majestic Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4324790 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | First Class Moving Service | Durham, NC | 2976531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cary
13 of the 47 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 52 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 24 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 52 driver inspections (32.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Moving ServiceDurham, NC · USDOT 2976531 | 11 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 11 |
| Dba Armstrong Relocation Co Inc Raleigh NCDurham, NC · USDOT 1071807 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 10 |
| CJ Moving Services LLCDurham, NC · USDOT 3477035 | 9 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Royalty Moving Systems LLCDurham, NC · USDOT 3289527 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Star Van Lines LLCApex, NC · USDOT 4176875 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| Nuway Relocation LLCDurham, NC · USDOT 4270123 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cary
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 Cary: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cary: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $455 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $227 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $303 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $455 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $759 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,291 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,595 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to North Carolina: hand movers there earn a median $18.38 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $38–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Cary: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cary, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 276 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,590 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 501 | $2,255 – $3,006 | $2,593 – $3,457 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,590 | $11,655 – $15,540 | $13,403 – $17,871 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 738 | $3,321 – $4,428 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,219 | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,219 | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 276 | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 812 | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 409 | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
Long-distance movers in Cary
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Cary hold it and 21 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cary.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Stars Moving Systems LLP | 3884706 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | CMS Express Delivery | 1057936 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Wolf Moving You LLC | Morrisville, NC | 4233165 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Powerhouse Moving Solutions LLC | Morrisville, NC | 4384862 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Primeway Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 2958654 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Carolina Moving & Storage Solutions LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4083740 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Athens Moving Experts | Raleigh, NC | 3205320 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Square Cow Moovers | Raleigh, NC | 4469623 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | All Boxed Up Moving LLC | Apex, NC | 3260768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | N-A | Apex, NC | 4411046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Star Van Lines LLC | Apex, NC | 4176875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Utfs | Apex, NC | 2270885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Wellknown Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4359790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 906054 | 16 trucks | 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 North Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Wake County
Cary sits in Wake County, NC, home to about 1,079,442 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 36,888 (±2,913) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 8,878 (±1,524) from abroad and about 35,627 (±2,332) from elsewhere in North Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 24,017 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cary | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County, NCDurham moving costs | 4,673 ±905 | ≈ 18 mi to Durham | $455 – $733 |
| Johnston County, NCClayton moving costs | 4,404 ±1,159 | ≈ 27 mi to Clayton | $455 – $733 |
| Orange County, NCChapel Hill moving costs | 1,930 ±364 | ≈ 19 mi to Chapel Hill | $455 – $733 |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 1,862 ±413 | ≈ 140 mi to Charlotte | $630 – $840 |
| Pitt County, NCGreenville moving costs | 1,860 ±427 | ≈ 96 mi to Greenville | $455 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Durham County, NC (about 6,396), Johnston County, NC (about 3,607) and Mecklenburg County, NC (about 2,399). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 2,442), Virginia (about 2,169) and Georgia (about 2,092); the largest flows in come from New York (about 3,570), Florida (about 3,445) and Virginia (about 3,422).
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 Cary 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 North Carolina
412 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Carolina; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Cary: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cary, NC?
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Cary itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Raleigh, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and nearby). All 47 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cary?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $38–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $455 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $759 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Cary to Washington, DC (about 276 miles) is $1,242 – $1,656 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cary?
By reported fleet, Miracle Movers Raleigh in Durham, NC, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3139734). 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 Cary, NC?
2 carriers registered in Cary hold interstate operating authority, and 21 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 Cary movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside North Carolina is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever North Carolina requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 23 of the 47 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cary passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 47 movers listed here were inspected, 52 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 24 vehicle inspections (33.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Wake County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 36,888 (±2,913) a year from other states, about 8,878 (±1,524) from abroad and about 35,627 (±2,332) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Durham County (about 4,673 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.