Licensed Movers in Portsmouth, OH
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Portsmouth with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Portsmouth to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Portsmouth
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 3 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Portsmouth and 2 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 3 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 1,445 people a year move to Scioto County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Portsmouth
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Scott Movers
OH 45662
- USDOT
- 4424299
- MC number
- MC1739890
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Portsmouth
Nearest first, from Flatwoods, Ashland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Topping's Moving Service Inc | Flatwoods, KY | 4170745 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co Inc | Ashland, KY | 63078 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Portsmouth
2 of the 3 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co IncAshland, KY · USDOT 63078 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Scott MoversPortsmouth, OH · USDOT 4424299 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Portsmouth
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in Ohio in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,670 – $2,226 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Portsmouth cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Portsmouth
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Portsmouth holds it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Portsmouth cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Movers | 4424299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Topping's Moving Service Inc | Flatwoods, KY | 4170745 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co Inc | Ashland, KY | 63078 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Ohio is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Scioto County
Portsmouth is in Scioto County, OH. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,165 people a year leaving Scioto County for another state, most often for Kentucky (about 339), Florida (about 223) and Michigan (about 167), while about 1,445 (±412) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Portsmouth 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 Ohio
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Portsmouth: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Portsmouth, OH?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Portsmouth itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Flatwoods, Ashland and nearby). All 3 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Portsmouth?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Portsmouth to Washington, DC (about 371 miles) is $1,670 – $2,226 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Portsmouth?
By reported fleet, Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co Inc in Ashland, KY, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 63078). 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 Portsmouth, OH?
1 carrier registered in Portsmouth holds interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Portsmouth movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Ohio is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Ohio requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 3 of the 3 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Portsmouth passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 3 movers listed here were inspected, 3 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Scioto County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,445 (±412) a year from other states, about 56 (±40) from abroad and about 2,544 (±438) from elsewhere in Ohio. The largest single flow out goes to Pike County (about 263 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.