Licensed Movers inWake Forest, NC
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wake Forest
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 22
- of 46 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Wake Forest
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
Zippy Shell
Legal name: Forward Moving Llc
11640 Northpark Dr Suite 300, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 2574332
- MC number
- MC935064
- Fleet
- 35 trucks · 18 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Showtime Movers
Legal name: Kirby Ventures Llc
7033 Daniel Rd, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 4443613
- MC number
- MC1750089
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Fr Transfer Llc
11640 Northpark Dr Ste 300, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 2588033
- MC number
- MC907355
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 4
Mark'S Movers
Legal name: Mark John Rupsky
1311 Club Villas Drive, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 1927408
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 5
Norris Relocation Llc
508 Checkmate Cir, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 3116252
- MC number
- MC97367
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 6
Ab Moving Masters Llc
1730 Pasture Walk Dr 1730 Pasture Walk Dr, NC 27587
- USDOT
- 4347496
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Wake Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | K&B Movers | Raleigh, NC | 3218469 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Gup'S Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 3331857 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Excel Moving & Storage Inc | Raleigh, NC | 1140462 | 32 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Next Stop Movers Llc | Raleigh, NC | 3619230 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bird Dog Moving And Logistics | Raleigh, NC | 4514968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Octopus Moving Services Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4414586 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Alma Moving Inc | Raleigh, NC | 4085770 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | My 3 Sons Moving | Raleigh, NC | 4546988 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Browns Moving And Storage Co Llc | Raleigh, NC | 2897203 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pro Movers Llc | Raleigh, NC | 2577025 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Solutions | Raleigh, NC | 1076687 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Family Movers Express | Raleigh, NC | 2436284 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | John'S Moving & Storage Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4140668 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Capitol Relocation Group | Raleigh, NC | 3700773 | 5 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Last Second Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4437967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Avila Moving & Junk Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4479390 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Colony Moving Services Inc | Raleigh, NC | 3827646 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Raleigh Moving Company | Raleigh, NC | 3344628 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Na | Raleigh, NC | 3043090 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Breezy Moving Company Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4436477 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Legacy Moving Services Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4272533 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Elephant Movers Llc | Knightdale, NC | 3409269 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Truck Fit Movers Llc | Creedmoor, NC | 3071402 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Wellknown Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4359790 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Advance Moving And Storage | Raleigh, NC | 1782853 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Big Moose Moving | Wendell, NC | 4503207 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi |  | All American Relocation | Raleigh, NC | 917428 | 41 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 906054 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Dakydes Moving & Delivery Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4454309 | 4 drivers | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Best Choice Moving Services Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4193616 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | 5 Star Movin | Zebulon, NC | 2176622 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Electrifiedmovers | Raleigh, NC | 3252925 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Nc Professional Movers Llc | Raleigh, NC | 3340894 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Oak City Movers Llc | Zebulon, NC | 4450060 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Feel Good Moving Company Llc | Raleigh, NC | 3473956 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Be Great Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 4162285 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Red Wagon Moving | Zebulon, NC | 4466984 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Exquisite Moving Llc | Raleigh, NC | 3473557 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Guzman Moving & Storage | Raleigh, NC | 4105116 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Just Movers Inc | Raleigh, NC | 3865892 | 1 truck | Within NC | Not rated |
What movers cost in Wake Forest
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 Wake Forest: 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 Wake Forest: 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 | ≈ 477 | $2,147 – $2,862 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,608 | $11,736 – $15,648 | $13,496 – $17,995 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 743 | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,241 | $5,585 – $7,446 | $6,422 – $8,563 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,243 | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 254 | $1,143 – $1,524 | $1,314 – $1,753 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 829 | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 385 | $1,733 – $2,310 | $1,992 – $2,656 |
Moving out of state from Wake Forest?
22 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 Wake Forest priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Wake ForestBefore you book a Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Wake Forest, NC?
6 household-goods carriers are registered in Wake Forest itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Raleigh, Knightdale, Creedmoor, Wendell and nearby). All 46 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest to New York City, NY (about 477 miles) is $2,147 – $2,862 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Wake Forest?
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.
Do Wake Forest 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. 22 of the 46 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest" 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.