Licensed Movers in Shelby, NC
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Shelby 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 Shelby to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Shelby
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- 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 Shelby and 13 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 15 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 2,186 people a year move to Cleveland County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Shelby
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Dedmon Moving & Storage Inc
800 Cherryville Road, NC 28150
- USDOT
- 913534
- MC number
- MC227118
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Global Trans Van Lines
Legal name: P F Movers LLC
318 Gidney St Ste B, NC 28150
- USDOT
- 4485687
- MC number
- MC1772397
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Interstate authorityFMCSA ↗
Movers within 30 miles of Shelby
Nearest first, from Grover, Gastonia, Forest City, Dallas and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Emory's Mobile Home Movers & Repairs Inc | Grover, NC | 626382 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | R&T Moving Services | Gastonia, NC | 4452314 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Short Time Moving LLC | Forest City, NC | 3780776 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Johnson Moving Service Inc | Lincolnton, NC | 2790149 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A & L Movers | Lincolnton, NC | 1419993 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Silver Lining Movers | Gastonia, NC | 3307135 | 0 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Big A's Hauling and Moving Service | Hickory, NC | 3608749 | 6 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC | Hickory, NC | 1971143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Movers Next Door LLC | York, SC | 4490746 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Advanced Moving LLC | Belmont, NC | 3738938 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi |  | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Shelby
3 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 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 6 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barringer Moving & Storage LLCNewton, NC · USDOT 2062164 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Short Time Moving LLCForest City, NC · USDOT 3780776 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| 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 Shelby
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 Shelby: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Shelby: 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 Shelby: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Shelby, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 410 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,420 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 648 | $2,916 – $3,888 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,420 | $10,890 – $14,520 | $12,524 – $16,698 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 654 | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,037 | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,038 | $4,671 – $6,228 | $5,372 – $7,162 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 410 | $1,845 – $2,460 | $2,122 – $2,829 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 772 | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 554 | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
Long-distance movers in Shelby
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Shelby hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Shelby.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Dedmon Moving & Storage Inc | 913534 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Global Trans Van Lines | 4485687 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Emory's Mobile Home Movers & Repairs Inc | Grover, NC | 626382 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Short Time Moving LLC | Forest City, NC | 3780776 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Advanced Moving | Dallas, NC | 4359199 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | In & Out Moving & Delivery LLC | Hickory, NC | 1971143 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Barringer Moving & Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 2062164 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | | Affordable Moving and Storage LLC | Newton, NC | 3195529 | 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 Cleveland County
Shelby sits in Cleveland County, NC, home to about 96,608 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,186 (±650) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 18 (±25) from abroad and about 3,023 (±620) from elsewhere in North Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,225 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Shelby | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston County, NCGastonia moving costs | 811 ±296 | ≈ 24 mi to Gastonia | $455 – $733 |
| Rutherford County, NC | 384 ±202 | — | — |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 185 ±120 | ≈ 46 mi to Charlotte | $455 – $733 |
| Smith County, TXTyler moving costs | 171 ±181* | ≈ 951 mi to Tyler | $4,280 – $5,706 |
| Guilford County, NCGreensboro moving costs | 163 ±171* | ≈ 131 mi to Greensboro | $590 – $786 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Gaston County, NC (about 1,076), Mecklenburg County, NC (about 473) and Spartanburg County, SC (about 406). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to South Carolina (about 284), Texas (about 206) and Virginia (about 115); the largest flows in come from South Carolina (about 702), New York (about 302) and Florida (about 264).
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 Shelby 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 Shelby: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Shelby, NC?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Shelby itself on the FMCSA register, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Grover, Gastonia, Forest City, Dallas 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 Shelby?
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 Shelby to Washington, DC (about 410 miles) is $1,845 – $2,460 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Shelby?
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 Shelby, NC?
2 carriers registered in Shelby hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Shelby 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. 8 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Shelby passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Cleveland County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,186 (±650) a year from other states, about 18 (±25) from abroad and about 3,023 (±620) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Gaston County (about 811 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.