Licensed Movers inSanford, NC
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Sanford with the FMCSA, and 30 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 Sanford to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sanford
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 31 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Sanford
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Central Moving & Storage Inc
1501 Douglas Dr, NC 27330
- USDOT
- 1741327
- MC number
- MC469937
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
Movers within 30 miles of Sanford
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mi | Miracle Movers Of The Sand Hills Llc | Cameron, NC | 3139720 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Upwright Moving Llc | Holly Springs, NC | 2918656 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Urban Movers | Holly Springs, NC | 4340133 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Movin On Movers | Fuquay-Varina, NC | 4017538 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | A1 Moving Solutions | Fuquay Varina, NC | 4373182 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Homeward Bound Moving Inc | Fuquay Varina, NC | 1406425 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Star Van Lines Llc | Apex, NC | 4176875 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | Utfs | Apex, NC | 2270885 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | All Boxed Up Moving Llc | Apex, NC | 3260768 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | N-A | Apex, NC | 4411046 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Romero Movers Llc | Apex, NC | 3121196 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Sandhills Moving & Storage Co | Southern Pines, NC | 1108711 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Everyday Moving & Storage Llc | Angier, NC | 2098500 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Carolina Discount Moverscdm | Angier, NC | 3834968 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Moving And Freight | Angier, NC | 2397927 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Bonified Freight Movers Llc | Angier, NC | 4428005 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | All Stars Moving Systems Llp | Cary, NC | 3884706 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Overalls Moving Llc | Cary, NC | 4499871 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Custom Moving & Storage Inc | Fayetteville, NC | 230282 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Us Professional Movers | Fayetteville, NC | 3836891 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Fayetteville Moving & Storage Inc | Fayetteville, NC | 90808 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Joyful Movers | Cary, NC | 2428777 | 4 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Weathers Bros Moving & Storage Company Inc | Fayetteville, NC | 1404405 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Mainstream Movers | Raleigh, NC | 3474374 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Universal Relocations Inc | Cary, NC | 2400716 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | State Moving And Storage Inc | Fayetteville, NC | 169782 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 30 mi | Pannell'S 1St Team Moving | Cary, NC | 3472118 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Safe & Sound Moving Company Llc | Cary, NC | 3639426 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Royalty Moving Systems Llc | Durham, NC | 3289527 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Cms Express Delivery | Cary, NC | 1057936 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Sanford
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Sanford: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Sanford: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 533 | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,571 | $11,570 – $15,426 | $13,305 – $17,740 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 739 | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,194 | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,190 | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 306 | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 786 | $3,537 – $4,716 | $4,068 – $5,423 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 440 | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
Moving out of state from Sanford?
19 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Sanford priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in SanfordBefore you book a Sanford mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Sanford address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Sanford: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Sanford, NC?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Sanford itself on the FMCSA register, and 30 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cameron, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay Varina and nearby). All 31 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Sanford?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Sanford to New York City, NY (about 533 miles) is $2,399 – $3,198 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Sanford?
By reported fleet, Movin On Movers in Fuquay-Varina, NC, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4017538). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Sanford 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. 19 of the 31 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Sanford, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Sanford" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.