Licensed Movers in Hickory, NC
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Hickory 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 Hickory to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Hickory
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 20 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Hickory and 16 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 20 can move you out of state. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 2,713 people a year move to Catawba County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Hickory
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big A's Hauling and Moving Service
Legal name: Big A's Hauling & Moving Service
135 10Th Ave Se, NC 28602
- USDOT
- 3608749
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Jamie Gordon Eaker
Legal name: Ashe Van Lines LLC
871 Highland Ave Ne, NC 28601
- USDOT
- 2844367
- MC number
- MC959502
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 3
In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC
3948 Us Hwy 70 Sw, NC 28602
- USDOT
- 1971143
- MC number
- MC697620
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 4
AAA Moving & Storage LLC
871 Highland Ave Ne, NC 28601
- USDOT
- 3272052
- MC number
- MC1033140
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of Hickory
Nearest first, from Granite Falls, Newton, Taylorsville, Lincolnton and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | 40 West Moving & Storage | Granite Falls, NC | 1426287 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Foothills Moving Company LLC | Taylorsville, NC | 4476506 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Johnson Moving Service Inc | Lincolnton, NC | 2790149 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | A & L Movers | Lincolnton, NC | 1419993 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Holland Transfer Company | Statesville, NC | 97145 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Perkins Moving Company LLC | Morganton, NC | 4341888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | B and K Moving LLC | Morganton, NC | 4577198 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Sam A Byers & Sons Moving Service Inc | Troutman, NC | 1073993 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Castle Power Moving | Statesville, NC | 4208076 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Haul Starz Moving & Delivery | Mooresville, NC | 3716309 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Professional Relocation Moving Packing and Storage LLC | Mooresville, NC | 1714951 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 28 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Mitchell Moving Co | Wilkesboro, NC | 4562157 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Specialty Moving LLC | Union Grove, NC | 4183650 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Hickory
4 of the 20 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 55 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 21 vehicle inspections (23.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 55 driver inspections (3.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Transfer CompanyStatesville, NC · USDOT 97145 | 50 | 5 of 18 | 1 of 50 |
| Barringer Moving & Storage LLCNewton, NC · USDOT 2062164 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Sam A Byers & Sons Moving Service IncTroutman, NC · USDOT 1073993 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Advanced MovingDallas, NC · USDOT 4359199 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Hickory
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 Hickory: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Hickory: 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 Hickory: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Hickory, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 374 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,429 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 612 | $2,754 – $3,672 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,429 | $10,931 – $14,574 | $12,570 – $16,760 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 633 | $2,849 – $3,798 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,056 | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,065 | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 374 | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 807 | $3,632 – $4,842 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 518 | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
Long-distance movers in Hickory
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Hickory hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Hickory.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Gordon Eaker | 2844367 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC | 1971143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | AAA Moving & Storage LLC | 3272052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Holland Transfer Company | Statesville, NC | 97145 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Perkins Moving Company LLC | Morganton, NC | 4341888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | B and K Moving LLC | Morganton, NC | 4577198 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Sam A Byers & Sons Moving Service Inc | Troutman, NC | 1073993 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Castle Power Moving | Statesville, NC | 4208076 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Professional Relocation Moving Packing and Storage LLC | Mooresville, NC | 1714951 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 28 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Mitchell Moving Co | Wilkesboro, NC | 4562157 | 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 North Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Catawba County
Hickory sits in Catawba County, NC, home to about 156,978 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,713 (±586) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 490 (±357) from abroad and about 6,756 (±1,075) from elsewhere in North Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,483 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Hickory | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County, NCLenoir moving costs | 1,093 ±390 | ≈ 19 mi to Lenoir | $455 – $733 |
| Alexander County, NC | 796 ±554 | — | — |
| Lincoln County, NCLincolnton moving costs | 525 ±217 | ≈ 22 mi to Lincolnton | $455 – $733 |
| Burke County, NCMorganton moving costs | 509 ±280 | ≈ 25 mi to Morganton | $455 – $733 |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 435 ±173 | ≈ 52 mi to Charlotte | $455 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Burke County, NC (about 1,040), Mecklenburg County, NC (about 786) and Iredell County, NC (about 616). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to South Carolina (about 645), Texas (about 330) and Florida (about 200); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 486), Georgia (about 266) and California (about 245).
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 Hickory 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 Hickory: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Hickory, NC?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Hickory itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Granite Falls, Newton, Taylorsville, Lincolnton and nearby). All 20 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Hickory?
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 Hickory to Washington, DC (about 374 miles) is $1,683 – $2,244 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Hickory?
By reported fleet, Holland Transfer Company in Statesville, NC, with 14 trucks on its filing (USDOT 97145). 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 Hickory, NC?
3 carriers registered in Hickory hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Hickory 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. 13 of the 20 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Hickory passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 20 movers listed here were inspected, 55 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 21 vehicle inspections (23.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Catawba County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,713 (±586) a year from other states, about 490 (±357) from abroad and about 6,756 (±1,075) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Caldwell County (about 1,093 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.