Licensed Movers in Forty Fort, PA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Forty Fort with the FMCSA, and 20 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 Forty Fort to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Forty Fort
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 22 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Forty Fort and 20 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 22 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $817 in our model.
Movers based in Forty Fort
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Matheson Transfer Company
157 Welles Street, PA 18704
- USDOT
- 38187
- MC number
- MC70525
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Hinchey Moving and Storage Inc
157 Welles Street, PA 18704
- USDOT
- 294944
- MC number
- MC191532
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1987
Movers within 30 miles of Forty Fort
Nearest first, from Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township, Pittston, Taylor and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Ace Moving and Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 964348 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J Cawley Moving LLC | Hanover Township, PA | 2117707 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Ace Moving & Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 2972001 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Northeastern Movers Inc | Pittston, PA | 3271670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Adams Moving & Storage | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 4316467 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 4378321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Toqa Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 3313755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Jr Moving Goods | Scranton, PA | 3819052 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Minute Man Movers | Moscow, PA | 2282495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Nepa Deliveries | Olyphant, PA | 1807709 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Rabel Inc | Olyphant, PA | 2507429 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Anthracite Moving | Sugarloaf, PA | 4525770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Blessed and Favored Moving and Storage LLC | Albrightsvlle, PA | 4110707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Vsny Van Lines Inc | Pocono Summit, PA | 4094545 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | Tryzub Van Lines Inc | Tobyhanna, PA | 3768676 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | BNT Movers LLC | Jefferson Township, PA | 1304578 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Forty Fort
8 of the 22 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 88 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 54 vehicle inspections (13.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 88 driver inspections (10.2%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Nepa DeliveriesOlyphant, PA · USDOT 1807709 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 18 |
| Petra Moving & Storage LLCSouth Abington Township, PA · USDOT 3390795 | 15 | 0 of 11 | 1 of 15 |
| Matheson Transfer CompanyForty Fort, PA · USDOT 38187 | 15 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 15 |
| Toqa Movers LLCScranton, PA · USDOT 3313755 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Northeastern Movers IncPittston, PA · USDOT 3271670 | 4 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Forty Fort
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 Forty Fort: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Forty Fort: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $42–$53 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $495 – $817.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $243 – $393 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $327 – $605 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $495 – $817 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $831 – $1,506 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,419 – $2,195 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,755 – $2,619 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Pennsylvania: hand movers there earn a median $20.43 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $42–$53 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Forty Fort: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Forty Fort, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 116 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,735 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 124 | $558 – $744 | $642 – $856 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,735 | $12,308 – $16,410 | $14,154 – $18,871 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 708 | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,503 | $6,764 – $9,018 | $7,778 – $10,371 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,572 | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 204 | $918 – $1,224 | $1,056 – $1,408 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,281 | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 116 | $522 – $696 | $600 – $800 |
Long-distance movers in Forty Fort
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Forty Fort holds it and 16 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Forty Fort.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheson Transfer Company | 38187 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Ace Moving and Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 964348 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | J Cawley Moving LLC | Hanover Township, PA | 2117707 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Northeastern Movers Inc | Pittston, PA | 3271670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Adams Moving & Storage | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 4316467 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 4378321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Toqa Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 3313755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Minute Man Movers | Moscow, PA | 2282495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | Nepa Deliveries | Olyphant, PA | 1807709 | 7 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 Pennsylvania is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Forty Fort 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 Pennsylvania
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Forty Fort: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Forty Fort, PA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Forty Fort itself on the FMCSA register, and 20 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township, Pittston, Taylor and nearby). All 22 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Forty Fort?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $42–$53 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $495 – $817 and a three-bedroom home at $831 – $1,506. A long-distance move from Forty Fort to Philadelphia, PA (about 116 miles) is $522 – $696 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Forty Fort?
By reported fleet, Ace Moving and Storage Company in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 964348). 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 Forty Fort, PA?
1 carrier registered in Forty Fort holds interstate operating authority, and 16 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 Forty Fort movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Pennsylvania is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Pennsylvania requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 17 of the 22 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Forty Fort passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 22 movers listed here were inspected, 88 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 54 vehicle inspections (13.0%), 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.