Licensed Movers in Gastonia, NC
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Gastonia 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 Gastonia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gastonia
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Gastonia and 40 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 42 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 5,337 people a year move to Gaston County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Gastonia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
R&T Moving Services
1317 Shady Oak Trl, NC 28052
- USDOT
- 4452314
- MC number
- MC1754694 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Silver Lining Movers
903 S Church St, NC 28054
- USDOT
- 3307135
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 206 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Gastonia
Nearest first, from Dallas, Belmont, Charlotte, Grover and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Advanced Moving LLC | Belmont, NC | 3738938 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Best American Movers | Charlotte, NC | 3332133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Imperial Moving and Logistics LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4261664 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Prime Movers NC LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3598432 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A-1 Clean Up & Movers Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1175057 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Charlotte, NC | 4427520 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Remar Moving Solutions LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4578416 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Relocation Specialists | Charlotte, NC | 2780611 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation Company | Charlotte, NC | 1071798 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | The Best Movers | Charlotte, NC | 4287818 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Happywheelsmoving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3492662 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Direct Moving Group | Charlotte, NC | 4140004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Little Box Movers LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4405699 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Revolution Moving and Services LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4480238 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Suddath Moving & Storage | Charlotte, NC | 1742724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Hornet Moving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2841083 | 28 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All My Sons Moving and Storage | Charlotte, NC | 806764 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Exclusive Moving and Delivery LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2310840 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | L&D Moving Services | Charlotte, NC | 2582438 | 5 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 4359345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | North Carolina's Best Movers LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3622313 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | T-N-T Moving Systems Inc | Charlotte, NC | 2063734 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Emory's Mobile Home Movers & Repairs Inc | Grover, NC | 626382 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Bulldog Moving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 1670218 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Model Moving Inc | Charlotte, NC | 4364271 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pressure Kings | Charlotte, NC | 4057254 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pressure Kingz | Charlotte, NC | 3663763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pressure Kingz | Charlotte, NC | 3771979 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Kev's Moving and Delivery Service LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3717685 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Box & Movers | Charlotte, NC | 4026637 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Johnson Moving Service Inc | Lincolnton, NC | 2790149 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Metropolitan Moving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2835679 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A & L Movers | Lincolnton, NC | 1419993 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | EZ Access Movers | Charlotte, NC | 1576361 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | T&J Movers | Charlotte, NC | 1674433 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Courtney's Moving & Storage | Charlotte, NC | 744863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Moving Hearts Inc | Charlotte, NC | 4352061 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Roma Moving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3058561 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Fort Mill, SC | 4171375 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Gastonia
10 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 45 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 25 vehicle inspections (36.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 45 driver inspections (13.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Clean Up & Movers IncCharlotte, NC · USDOT 1175057 | 19 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 19 |
| Exclusive Moving and Delivery LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 2310840 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Happywheelsmoving LLCCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3492662 | 6 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 6 |
| Model Moving IncCharlotte, NC · USDOT 4364271 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| Best American MoversCharlotte, NC · USDOT 3332133 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Direct Moving GroupCharlotte, NC · USDOT 4140004 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Gastonia
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $38–$47 per mover per hour in North Carolina in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $455 – $733 and three bedrooms $759 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,787 – $2,382 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Gastonia cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Gastonia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Gastonia hold it and 23 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Gastonia cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Best American Movers | Charlotte, NC | 3332133 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Imperial Moving and Logistics LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4261664 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A-1 Clean Up & Movers Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1175057 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Charlotte, NC | 4427520 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Remar Moving Solutions LLC | Charlotte, NC | 4578416 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Armstrong Relocation Company | Charlotte, NC | 1071798 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Happywheelsmoving LLC | Charlotte, NC | 3492662 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Direct Moving Group | Charlotte, NC | 4140004 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | | Suddath Moving & Storage | Charlotte, NC | 1742724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | All My Sons Moving and Storage | Charlotte, NC | 806764 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | | Exclusive Moving and Delivery LLC | Charlotte, NC | 2310840 | 14 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 North Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Gaston County
Gastonia is in Gaston County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,875 people a year leaving Gaston County for another state, most often for South Carolina (about 1,041), Georgia (about 227) and Texas (about 208), while about 5,337 (±923) 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gastonia, NC?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Gastonia itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dallas, Belmont, Charlotte, Grover and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Gastonia?
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 Gastonia to Washington, DC (about 397 miles) is $1,787 – $2,382 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gastonia?
By reported fleet, Hornet Moving LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 28 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2841083). 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 Gastonia, NC?
0 carriers registered in Gastonia hold interstate operating authority, and 23 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 Gastonia 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 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Gastonia passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 45 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 25 vehicle inspections (36.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Gaston County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,337 (±923) a year from other states, about 177 (±104) from abroad and about 7,603 (±953) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Mecklenburg County (about 1,961 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.