Licensed Movers in Johnstown, PA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Johnstown with the FMCSA, and 3 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 Johnstown to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Johnstown
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 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 Johnstown and 3 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $817 in our model. About 1,750 people a year move to Cambria County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Johnstown
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Birk Transfer Inc
360 Wheatland Avenue, PA 15909
- USDOT
- 84941
- MC number
- MC142513
- Fleet
- 25 trucks · 25 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
On-Point Movers LLC
129 Iolite Ave, PA 15901
- USDOT
- 4225138
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Johnstown
Nearest first, from Ebensburg, Somerset, Acme and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Swope's Moving and Delivery Service | Ebensburg, PA | 1892998 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Shaffer's Transfer | Somerset, PA | 2539125 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Calypso Moving LLC | Acme, PA | 3549754 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Johnstown
1 of the 5 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 24 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birk Transfer IncJohnstown, PA · USDOT 84941 | 24 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Johnstown
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 Johnstown: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Johnstown: 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 Johnstown: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Johnstown, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 164 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,552 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 302 | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,552 | $11,484 – $15,312 | $13,207 – $17,609 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 543 | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,304 | $5,868 – $7,824 | $6,748 – $8,998 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,375 | $6,188 – $8,250 | $7,116 – $9,487 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 164 | $738 – $984 | $849 – $1,132 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,175 | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 233 | $1,049 – $1,398 | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Long-distance movers in Johnstown
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Johnstown holds it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Johnstown.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birk Transfer Inc | 84941 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 mi | Shaffer's Transfer | Somerset, PA | 2539125 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Calypso Moving LLC | Acme, PA | 3549754 | 2 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.
Who moves to and from Cambria County
Johnstown sits in Cambria County, PA, home to about 130,557 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,750 (±408) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 234 (±85) from abroad and about 3,956 (±546) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 807 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Johnstown | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair County, PAAltoona moving costs | 730 ±246 | ≈ 35 mi to Altoona | $495 – $817 |
| Centre County, PAFerguson moving costs | 719 ±282 | ≈ 69 mi to Ferguson | $495 – $817 |
| Indiana County, PARobinson moving costs | 523 ±187 | ≈ 15 mi to Robinson | $495 – $817 |
| Somerset County, PASalisbury moving costs | 354 ±113 | ≈ 47 mi to Salisbury | $495 – $817 |
| Allegheny County, PAPittsburgh moving costs | 323 ±119 | ≈ 67 mi to Pittsburgh | $495 – $817 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Somerset County, PA (about 515), Allegheny County, PA (about 414) and Blair County, PA (about 414). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to South Carolina (about 209), West Virginia (about 142) and North Carolina (about 112); the largest flows in come from California (about 221), Florida (about 213) and New Jersey (about 142).
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 Johnstown 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 Johnstown: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Johnstown, PA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Johnstown itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Ebensburg, Somerset, Acme and nearby). All 5 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Johnstown?
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 Johnstown to Washington, DC (about 164 miles) is $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Johnstown?
By reported fleet, Birk Transfer Inc in Johnstown, PA, with 25 trucks on its filing (USDOT 84941). 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 Johnstown, PA?
1 carrier registered in Johnstown 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 Johnstown 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. 3 of the 5 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Johnstown passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 5 movers listed here were inspected, 24 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Cambria County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,750 (±408) a year from other states, about 234 (±85) from abroad and about 3,956 (±546) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The largest single flow out goes to Blair County (about 730 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.