Licensed Movers in Knightdale, NC
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Knightdale 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 Knightdale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Knightdale
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 23
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Knightdale and 40 more work within 30 miles; 23 of the 41 can move you out of state. 8 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 Knightdale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Elephant Movers LLC
304 Star Ruby Dr, NC 27545
- USDOT
- 3409269
- MC number
- MC1193705
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Knightdale
Nearest first, from Raleigh, Wendell, Garner, Zebulon and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | All American Relocation | Raleigh, NC | 917428 | 41 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi |  | John's Moving & Storage LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4140668 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Capitol Relocation Group | Raleigh, NC | 3700773 | 5 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Best Choice Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4193616 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Electrifiedmovers | Raleigh, NC | 3252925 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Last Second Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4437967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Avila Moving & Junk LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4479390 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Feel Good Moving Company LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3473956 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Be Great Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4162285 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Exquisite Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3473557 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Just Movers Inc | Raleigh, NC | 3865892 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Colony Moving Services Inc | Raleigh, NC | 3827646 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Quality Transports & Relocation LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3212360 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Excel Moving & Storage Inc | Raleigh, NC | 1140462 | 32 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Next Stop Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3619230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bird Dog Moving and Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 4514968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Big Moose Moving | Wendell, NC | 4503207 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Octopus Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4414586 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Raleigh Moving Company | Raleigh, NC | 3344628 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Na | Raleigh, NC | 3043090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Guzman Moving & Storage | Raleigh, NC | 4105116 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Legacy Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4272533 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Advance Moving and Storage | Raleigh, NC | 1782853 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Alma Moving Inc | Raleigh, NC | 4085770 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | My 3 Sons Moving | Raleigh, NC | 4546988 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Browns Moving and Storage Co LLC | Raleigh, NC | 2897203 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pro Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 2577025 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Solutions | Raleigh, NC | 1076687 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Family Movers Express | Raleigh, NC | 2436284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Norris Moving and Installations LLC | Garner, NC | 4510507 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Red Brick Moving | Garner, NC | 4161614 | 4 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 | 5 Star Movin | Zebulon, NC | 2176622 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Oak City Movers LLC | Zebulon, NC | 4450060 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Red Wagon Moving | Zebulon, NC | 4466984 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Brute Force Moving Service LLC | Garner, NC | 3738818 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Majestic Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4324790 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Wellknown Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4359790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Zippy Shell | Wake Forest, NC | 2574332 | 35 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Knightdale
8 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 44 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 27 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 44 driver inspections (27.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Moving IncRaleigh, NC · USDOT 4085770 | 14 | 2 of 10 | 5 of 14 |
| Best Choice Moving Services LLCRaleigh, NC · USDOT 4193616 | 10 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 10 |
| Elephant Movers LLCKnightdale, NC · USDOT 3409269 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Zippy ShellWake Forest, NC · USDOT 2574332 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| All American RelocationRaleigh, NC · USDOT 917428 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| Next Stop Movers LLCRaleigh, NC · USDOT 3619230 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Knightdale
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 Knightdale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Knightdale: 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 Knightdale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Knightdale, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 267 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,611 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 488 | $2,196 – $2,928 | $2,525 – $3,367 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,611 | $11,750 – $15,666 | $13,512 – $18,016 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 753 | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,240 | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,240 | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 267 | $1,202 – $1,602 | $1,382 – $1,842 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 397 | $1,787 – $2,382 | $2,054 – $2,739 |
Long-distance movers in Knightdale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Knightdale holds it and 22 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Knightdale.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Elephant Movers LLC | 3409269 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | All American Relocation | Raleigh, NC | 917428 | 41 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | | John's Moving & Storage LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4140668 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Best Choice Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4193616 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Last Second Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4437967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Be Great Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4162285 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Exquisite Moving LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3473557 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Colony Moving Services Inc | Raleigh, NC | 3827646 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Quality Transports & Relocation LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3212360 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Next Stop Movers LLC | Raleigh, NC | 3619230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Bird Dog Moving and Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 4514968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Big Moose Moving | Wendell, NC | 4503207 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Octopus Moving Services LLC | Raleigh, NC | 4414586 | 0 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 to and from Wake County
Knightdale 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 Knightdale | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County, NCDurham moving costs | 4,673 ±905 | ≈ 31 mi to Durham | $455 – $733 |
| Johnston County, NCClayton moving costs | 4,404 ±1,159 | ≈ 11 mi to Clayton | $455 – $733 |
| Orange County, NCChapel Hill moving costs | 1,930 ±364 | ≈ 37 mi to Chapel Hill | $455 – $733 |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 1,862 ±413 | ≈ 160 mi to Charlotte | $720 – $960 |
| Pitt County, NCGreenville moving costs | 1,860 ±427 | ≈ 75 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 Knightdale 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 Knightdale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Knightdale, NC?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Knightdale itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Raleigh, Wendell, Garner, Zebulon and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Knightdale?
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 Knightdale to Washington, DC (about 267 miles) is $1,202 – $1,602 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Knightdale?
By reported fleet, All American Relocation in Raleigh, NC, with 41 trucks on its filing (USDOT 917428). 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 Knightdale, NC?
1 carrier registered in Knightdale holds interstate operating authority, and 22 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 Knightdale 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 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Knightdale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 44 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 27 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.