Licensed Movers in Wilmington, NC
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Wilmington with the FMCSA, and 9 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 Wilmington to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wilmington
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 17 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Wilmington and 9 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 17 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 8,084 people a year move to New Hanover County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Wilmington
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Coastal Carriers Inc
4220 Us 421 Suite 500, NC 28401
- USDOT
- 1010926
- MC number
- MC425982
- Fleet
- 31 trucks · 31 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 2
Miracle Movers Inc
5228 Us-421, NC 28401
- USDOT
- 2461529
- MC number
- MC852349
- Fleet
- 24 trucks · 29 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 3
Two Men and A Truck
Legal name: T & K Moving Inc
3861 Us Highway 421 N, NC 28401
- USDOT
- 916912
- MC number
- MC397132
- Fleet
- 19 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 4
Peak Moving and Storage LLC
3650 Watch Hill Way, NC 28409
- USDOT
- 3951634
- MC number
- MC1470832
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 5
King Moving
Legal name: King Moving LLC
238 Carl Seitter Dr, NC 28401
- USDOT
- 4174229
- MC number
- MC1615919
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 6
Matthew's Relocation
Legal name: Matthew's Relocation Moving & Storage
440 Motts Forest Rd, NC 28412
- USDOT
- 4571015
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
Dogwood Moving Wilmington LLC
737 Cypress Village Pl, NC 28412
- USDOT
- 4216428
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 8
Valor Moving Company Inc
6789-B Market St, NC 28405
- USDOT
- 2583960
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Wilmington
Nearest first, from Castle Hayne, Leland, Navassa, Bolivia and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Southeast Moving and Storage Inc | Castle Hayne, NC | 3014088 | 2 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | TLC Moving LLC | Castle Hayne, NC | 4176418 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Leland, NC | 3120022 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Big Green Box Junkluggers Luggers of Wilminton BGB Moving | Leland, NC | 3402950 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | A Cut Above Moving and Relocation Services | Navassa, NC | 3861498 | 3 trucks | Within NC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Carlos Martinez | Navassa, NC | 4115505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Spaces Premium Moving Inc | Bolivia, NC | 3993068 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Pepe's Hauling and Moving LLC | Burgaw, NC | 4296885 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Absolute Moving and Storage Inc | Holly Ridge, NC | 1774499 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Wilmington
8 of the 17 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 71 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 23 vehicle inspections (17.4%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 22 of 71 driver inspections (31.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage CompanyWilmington, NC · USDOT 1010926 | 26 | 0 of 8 | 5 of 26 |
| Miracle Movers IncWilmington, NC · USDOT 2461529 | 18 | 1 of 6 | 10 of 18 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingLeland, NC · USDOT 3120022 | 10 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 10 |
| Spaces Premium Moving IncBolivia, NC · USDOT 3993068 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckWilmington, NC · USDOT 916912 | 5 | none inspected | 1 of 5 |
| Peak Moving and Storage LLCWilmington, NC · USDOT 3951634 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Wilmington
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 Wilmington: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Wilmington, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 381 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,673 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 580 | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,673 | $12,029 – $16,038 | $13,833 – $18,444 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 873 | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,274 | $5,733 – $7,644 | $6,593 – $8,791 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,245 | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 381 | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,972 – $2,629 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 698 | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 495 | $2,228 – $2,970 | $2,562 – $3,416 |
Long-distance movers in Wilmington
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Wilmington hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Wilmington.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company | 1010926 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Miracle Movers Inc | 2461529 | 24 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Two Men and A Truck | 916912 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Peak Moving and Storage LLC | 3951634 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | TLC Moving LLC | Castle Hayne, NC | 4176418 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Leland, NC | 3120022 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Big Green Box Junkluggers Luggers of Wilminton BGB Moving | Leland, NC | 3402950 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Carlos Martinez | Navassa, NC | 4115505 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Spaces Premium Moving Inc | Bolivia, NC | 3993068 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Pepe's Hauling and Moving LLC | Burgaw, NC | 4296885 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Absolute Moving and Storage Inc | Holly Ridge, NC | 1774499 | 3 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 New Hanover County
Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, NC, home to about 229,222 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,084 (±1,334) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 698 (±289) from abroad and about 11,468 (±1,427) from elsewhere in North Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,855 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Wilmington | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NCLeland moving costs | 1,850 ±576 | ≈ 11 mi to Leland | $455 – $733 |
| Wake County, NCRaleigh moving costs | 1,432 ±354 | ≈ 136 mi to Raleigh | $612 – $816 |
| Pender County, NC | 1,217 ±312 | — | — |
| Mecklenburg County, NCCharlotte moving costs | 734 ±343 | ≈ 212 mi to Charlotte | $954 – $1,272 |
| Onslow County, NCPiney Green moving costs | 673 ±345 | ≈ 59 mi to Piney Green | $455 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Wake County, NC (about 1,280), Brunswick County, NC (about 1,250) and Mecklenburg County, NC (about 1,090). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Virginia (about 553), Florida (about 521) and California (about 433); the largest flows in come from New Hampshire (about 805), Pennsylvania (about 783) and New Jersey (about 725).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Wilmington 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 Wilmington: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Wilmington, NC?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Wilmington itself on the FMCSA register, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Castle Hayne, Leland, Navassa, Bolivia and nearby). All 17 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington to Washington, DC (about 381 miles) is $1,715 – $2,286 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Wilmington?
By reported fleet, Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company in Wilmington, NC, with 31 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1010926). 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 Wilmington, NC?
4 carriers registered in Wilmington hold interstate operating authority, and 7 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 Wilmington 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 17 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Wilmington passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 17 movers listed here were inspected, 71 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 23 vehicle inspections (17.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to New Hanover County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,084 (±1,334) a year from other states, about 698 (±289) from abroad and about 11,468 (±1,427) from elsewhere in North Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Brunswick County (about 1,850 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.