Licensed Movers in Williston, ND
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Williston with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Williston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Williston
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 2 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $525 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Williston and 0 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 2 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $525 – $873 in our model.
Movers based in Williston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Williston Area Movers
Legal name: 701 Scrap LLC
420 8Th Ave W, ND 58801
- USDOT
- 4370368
- MC number
- MC1711615
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Williston Transfer
3710 26Th St W Apt 4106, ND 58801
- USDOT
- 351315
- MC number
- MC92012
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1989
Roadside inspections: movers near Williston
1 of the 2 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspection (100.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 4 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Williston
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 Williston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Williston: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $45–$57 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $525 – $873.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $255 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $345 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $525 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $885 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,515 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,875 – $2,811 |
Hourly rates are scaled to North Dakota: hand movers there earn a median $21.97 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $45–$57 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Williston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Williston, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,049 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 2,342 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,802 | $8,109 – $10,812 | $9,325 – $12,434 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,436 | $6,462 – $8,616 | $7,431 – $9,908 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,049 | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,315 | $5,918 – $7,890 | $6,805 – $9,073 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,577 | $7,097 – $9,462 | $8,161 – $10,881 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,721 | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,342 | $10,539 – $14,052 | $12,120 – $16,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,772 | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
Long-distance movers in Williston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Williston hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Williston.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williston Area Movers | 4370368 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Williston Transfer | 351315 | 1 truck | 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 Dakota is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Williston 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 Dakota
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Williston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Williston, ND?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Williston itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 2 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Williston?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $45–$57 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $525 – $873 and a three-bedroom home at $885 – $1,614. A long-distance move from Williston to Chicago, IL (about 1,049 miles) is $4,721 – $6,294 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Williston?
By reported fleet, Williston Area Movers in Williston, ND, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4370368). 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 Williston, ND?
2 carriers registered in Williston hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Williston movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside North Dakota is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever North Dakota requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 2 of the 2 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Williston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 2 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspections (100.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.