Long Distance Movers inDurham, NC
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 13 carriers registered in Durham hold it and 19 more within 30 miles do. Below: each one's USDOT number, the lanes out of Durham priced by home size, and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Prices from the published model, not from any carrier. No paid placement.
- Interstate movers in city
- 13
- registered in Durham
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- more with interstate authority
- 2-bed to Washington
- $1,179 – $1,572
- ≈ 262 miles, transport only
- 2-bed to Los Angeles
- $11,624 – $15,498
- ≈ 2,583 miles, transport only
Interstate movers based in Durham
Ordered by reported fleet. Many of these move long-distance jobs as agents of a national van line, in which case the van line's USDOT number goes on the bill of lading and its tariff governs the move; ask which it will be.
- 1
Trosa Moving
Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers Inc
700 Mallard Avenue, NC 27701
- USDOT
- 675014
- MC number
- MC315111
- Fleet
- 32 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 2
Miracle Movers Raleigh
Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh Llc
2700 Angier Ave, NC 27703
- USDOT
- 3139734
- MC number
- MC98319
- Fleet
- 20 trucks · 21 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
Dba Armstrong Relocation Co Inc Raleigh Nc
Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company Inc Raleigh North Carolina
4227 Surles Ct Suite 110, NC 27703
- USDOT
- 1071807
- MC number
- MC550171
- Fleet
- 15 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 4
Truckin' Movers Corporation
1031 Harvest Road, NC 27704
- USDOT
- 233952
- MC number
- FF68555
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1983
- 5
Cj Moving Services Llc
126 Daneborg Rd, NC 27703
- USDOT
- 3477035
- MC number
- MC1139915
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 6
Dehavens Transfer & Storage Inc
1701 North Pointe Dr, NC 27705
- USDOT
- 1184464
- MC number
- MC697479
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 7
Taylor'S Moving Company
Legal name: Orlandus Dungee Taylor
1000 Fargo St J12, NC 27707
- USDOT
- 574336
- MC number
- MC279709
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1994
- 8
Here We Come Mover
Legal name: Harvey Lewis Hall
2514 N Roxboro St, NC 27704
- USDOT
- 4291930
- MC number
- MC1670155
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Royalty Moving Systems Llc | 3289527 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | Carolina Express Moving | 3556774 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 |  | Nuway Relocation Llc | 4270123 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 | 919 Palmer'S Moving | 3992422 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 | First Class Moving Service | 2976531 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Interstate movers within 30 miles
Nearest first. For a long-distance job the crew's base matters less than the lane: ask who drives your route with their own trucks.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 906054 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Wolf Moving You Llc | Morrisville, NC | 4233165 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Powerhouse Moving Solutions Llc | Morrisville, NC | 4384862 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | All Stars Moving Systems Llp | Cary, NC | 3884706 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Cms Express Delivery | Cary, NC | 1057936 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Wellknown Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4359790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Alma Moving Inc | Raleigh, NC | 4085770 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Star Van Lines Llc | Apex, NC | 4176875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | My 3 Sons Moving | Raleigh, NC | 4546988 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Utfs | Apex, NC | 2270885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Primeway Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 2958654 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Family Movers Express | Raleigh, NC | 2436284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Na | Raleigh, NC | 3043090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Legacy Moving Services Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4272533 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Zippy Shell | Wake Forest, NC | 2574332 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Carolina Moving & Storage Solutions Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4083740 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Athens Moving Experts | Raleigh, NC | 3205320 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Square Cow Moovers | Raleigh, NC | 4469623 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi |  | Showtime Movers | Wake Forest, NC | 4443613 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
What a long-distance move from Durham costs
Weight × distance, from the published model, full-service movers, transport only. The range runs 10% under the midpoint to 20% over, because moves overrun more often than they come in under. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| From Durham to | Miles | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 490 | $1,985 – $2,646 | $2,205 – $2,940 | $2,536 – $3,381 | $2,867 – $3,822 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,583 | $10,461 – $13,948 | $11,624 – $15,498 | $13,367 – $17,823 | $15,111 – $20,147 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 723 | $2,928 – $3,904 | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 | $4,230 – $5,639 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,216 | $4,925 – $6,566 | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 | $7,114 – $9,485 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,220 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 | $7,137 – $9,516 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 262 | $1,061 – $1,415 | $1,179 – $1,572 | $1,356 – $1,808 | $1,533 – $2,044 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 828 | $3,353 – $4,471 | $3,726 – $4,968 | $4,285 – $5,713 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 397 | $1,608 – $2,144 | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 | $2,322 – $3,097 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 405 | $1,640 – $2,187 | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 | $2,369 – $3,159 |
| Phoenix, AZ | ≈ 2,196 | $8,894 – $11,858 | $9,882 – $13,176 | $11,364 – $15,152 | $12,847 – $17,129 |
What changes when the truck crosses the state line
Federal rules replace state rules
Interstate household-goods moves fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: a survey before the estimate, a written estimate, the consumer booklet on your rights, an arbitration program for claims.
Binding or non-binding
A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory. A non-binding estimate can grow, but the mover may not require more than 110% of it at delivery and must give 30 days for the balance.
Two valuation options
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article at no charge. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide before the truck is loaded.
A delivery window, not a day
Your goods usually share a truck, so the carrier quotes a spread of dates that must appear on the bill of lading. Pack a week of essentials to travel with you.
Whose USDOT number
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The number on the bill of lading is the company responsible for your goods.
Weight, not cubic feet
Interstate moves are priced on weight and distance. A quote in cubic feet is the easiest figure in the business to inflate after loading.
More long-distance movers in North Carolina
The North Carolina long-distance page ranks every carrier in the state with interstate authority; all movers in Durham includes local-only carriers.
Long-distance moving from Durham: questions people ask
How many long-distance movers are there in Durham, NC?
13 carriers registered in Durham hold interstate operating authority, and 19 more within 30 miles do. Interstate authority is what a move across a state line legally requires; a carrier without it can only do the job as an agent of a van line that has it.
How much does a long-distance move from Durham cost?
Long-distance moves are priced on weight and distance. In our model a two-bedroom home works out to about $5.00 per mile: $1,179 – $1,572 to Washington, DC (about 262 miles) and $11,624 – $15,498 to Los Angeles, CA (about 2,583 miles), transport only. Packing, storage and access charges are extra.
Who is the largest long-distance mover near Durham?
By reported fleet, Zippy Shell in Wake Forest, NC, with 35 trucks (USDOT 2574332). Fleet is self-reported and measures capacity, not care.
What rules apply once the truck crosses a state line?
Federal rules: a survey before the estimate, a written binding or non-binding estimate (a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery), two valuation options, a delivery window stated on the bill of lading, and a neutral arbitration program for claims. The mover must give you the FMCSA booklet on your rights before the move.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers with interstate authority based in or near Durham, ordered by reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear and we have used none of these companies.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active household-goods registrations with interstate operating authority, based in or within 30 miles of Durham. Prices come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.