Licensed Movers in New Bern, NC
2 household-goods carriers are registered in New Bern with the FMCSA, and 5 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 New Bern to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in New Bern
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 7 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 New Bern and 5 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 7 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 5,207 people a year move to Craven County from other states (Census).
Movers based in New Bern
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Enc Moving and Hauling LLC
5401 Morton Rd, NC 28562
- USDOT
- 4018865
- MC number
- MC1515292
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Reliable Moving Co LLC
162 Skippers Lane, NC 28562
- USDOT
- 1806794
- MC number
- MC656746
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of New Bern
Nearest first, from Havelock, Jacksonville, Emerald Isle and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Local Moving Services of NC LLC | Havelock, NC | 4087662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | J E Thomas & Sons Moving | Jacksonville, NC | 1418527 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Moving & Hauling Services | Jacksonville, NC | 4036561 | 4 drivers | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | All Ways Moving | Jacksonville, NC | 2904376 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLC | Emerald Isle, NC | 4269134 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near New Bern
3 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 18 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 30 driver inspections (26.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLCEmerald Isle, NC · USDOT 4269134 | 27 | 2 of 15 | 8 of 27 |
| J E Thomas & Sons MovingJacksonville, NC · USDOT 1418527 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Enc Moving and Hauling LLCNew Bern, NC · USDOT 4018865 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in New Bern
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 New Bern: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in New Bern: 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 New Bern: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From New Bern, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 306 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,713 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 493 | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,713 | $12,209 – $16,278 | $14,040 – $18,720 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 860 | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,329 | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,314 | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 306 | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 782 | $3,519 – $4,692 | $4,047 – $5,396 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 410 | $1,845 – $2,460 | $2,122 – $2,829 |
Long-distance movers in New Bern
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in New Bern holds it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of New Bern.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Enc Moving and Hauling LLC | 4018865 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Local Moving Services of NC LLC | Havelock, NC | 4087662 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | J E Thomas & Sons Moving | Jacksonville, NC | 1418527 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Fill UPS Moving & Logistics LLC | Emerald Isle, NC | 4269134 | 2 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 Craven County
New Bern sits in Craven County, NC, home to about 101,196 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,207 (±761) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,132 (±512) from abroad and about 2,900 (±568) from elsewhere in North Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,292 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From New Bern | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County, NCGreenville moving costs | 572 ±309 | ≈ 45 mi to Greenville | $455 – $733 |
| Carteret County, NC | 557 ±226 | — | — |
| Onslow County, NCPiney Green moving costs | 434 ±415 | ≈ 31 mi to Piney Green | $455 – $733 |
| Cumberland County, NCFayetteville moving costs | 398 ±261 | ≈ 125 mi to Fayetteville | $563 – $750 |
| Franklin County, OHColumbus moving costs | 339 ±424* | ≈ 545 mi to Columbus | $2,453 – $3,270 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Onslow County, NC (about 595), Carteret County, NC (about 425) and San Bernardino County, CA (about 298). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Virginia (about 554), California (about 528) and Florida (about 493); the largest flows in come from California (about 846), Florida (about 576) and Virginia (about 427).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a New Bern 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 New Bern: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in New Bern, NC?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in New Bern itself on the FMCSA register, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Havelock, Jacksonville, Emerald Isle and nearby). All 7 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in New Bern?
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 New Bern to Washington, DC (about 306 miles) is $1,377 – $1,836 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near New Bern?
By reported fleet, J E Thomas & Sons Moving in Jacksonville, NC, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1418527). 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 New Bern, NC?
1 carrier registered in New Bern holds interstate operating authority, and 3 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 New Bern 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. 4 of the 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near New Bern passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 7 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 18 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Craven County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,207 (±761) a year from other states, about 1,132 (±512) from abroad and about 2,900 (±568) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Pitt County (about 572 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.