Licensed Movers in Morganton, NC
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Morganton with the FMCSA, and 13 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 Morganton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Morganton
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 15 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 Morganton and 13 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 15 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 1,422 people a year move to Burke County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Morganton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Perkins Moving Company LLC
3226 Piney Rd, NC 28655
- USDOT
- 4341888
- MC number
- MC1696573
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
B and K Moving LLC
4124 Williams Loop, NC 28655
- USDOT
- 4577198
- MC number
- MC1821495
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Morganton
Nearest first, from Granite Falls, Hickory, Marion, Newland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | 40 West Moving & Storage | Granite Falls, NC | 1426287 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Big A's Hauling and Moving Service | Hickory, NC | 3608749 | 6 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC | Hickory, NC | 1971143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Rocket Movers LLC | Marion, NC | 3338429 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | All Hands on Deck Movers LLC | Marion, NC | 4563479 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Jamie Gordon Eaker | Hickory, NC | 2844367 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | AAA Moving & Storage LLC | Hickory, NC | 3272052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Pittman Transfer Inc | Newland, NC | 1965167 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi |  | Dedmon Moving & Storage Inc | Shelby, NC | 913534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Global Trans Van Lines | Shelby, NC | 4485687 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Foothills Moving Company LLC | Taylorsville, NC | 4476506 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Morganton
2 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 4 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 6 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittman Transfer IncNewland, NC · USDOT 1965167 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Barringer Moving & Storage LLCNewton, NC · USDOT 2062164 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Morganton
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: $1,764 – $2,352 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Morganton cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Morganton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Morganton hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Morganton cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perkins Moving Company LLC | 4341888 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | B and K Moving LLC | 4577198 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC | Hickory, NC | 1971143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | All Hands on Deck Movers LLC | Marion, NC | 4563479 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Jamie Gordon Eaker | Hickory, NC | 2844367 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | AAA Moving & Storage LLC | Hickory, NC | 3272052 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Pittman Transfer Inc | Newland, NC | 1965167 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | | Dedmon Moving & Storage Inc | Shelby, NC | 913534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Global Trans Van Lines | Shelby, NC | 4485687 | 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 out of Burke County
Morganton is in Burke County, NC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 714 people a year leaving Burke County for another state, most often for Georgia (about 127), South Carolina (about 110) and Texas (about 86), while about 1,422 (±533) 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 Morganton 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 Morganton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Morganton, NC?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Morganton itself on the FMCSA register, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Granite Falls, Hickory, Marion, Newland and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Morganton?
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 Morganton to Washington, DC (about 392 miles) is $1,764 – $2,352 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Morganton?
By reported fleet, Barringer Moving & Storage LLC in Newton, NC, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2062164). 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 Morganton, NC?
2 carriers registered in Morganton hold interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Morganton 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. 11 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Morganton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 4 vehicle inspections (25.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Burke County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,422 (±533) a year from other states, about 229 (±150) from abroad and about 2,622 (±669) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Catawba County (about 1,040 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.