Licensed Movers in Pottsville, PA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Pottsville with the FMCSA, and 10 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 Pottsville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Pottsville
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 11 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Pottsville and 10 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 11 can move you out of state. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $495 – $817 in our model. About 1,013 people a year move to Schuylkill County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Pottsville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pottsville Moving & Storage Co Inc
Water & Prospect Sts, PA 17901
- USDOT
- 38219
- MC number
- MC62898
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Pottsville
Nearest first, from Schuylkill Haven, Mohrsville, Sugarloaf, Blandon and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | M&P Moving & Clean-Out Services LLC | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 4495621 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Kleffel's Moving & Delivery Service | Mohrsville, PA | 1810511 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Anthracite Moving | Sugarloaf, PA | 4525770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | All Directions Van Lines | Blandon, PA | 3245591 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Best Us Moving Inc | Blandon, PA | 3359524 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Walls Moving | Bloomsburg, PA | 2033911 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Monarch Movers LLC | Temple, PA | 4437571 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Qualified Moving LLC | Sinking Spring, PA | 3665765 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Lausch's Moving Company | West Reading, PA | 3883274 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | College Hunks Moving Lehigh Valley | Slatington, PA | 3421903 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Pottsville
4 of the 11 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 20 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 11 vehicle inspections (72.7%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 20 driver inspections (30.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Directions Van LinesBlandon, PA · USDOT 3245591 | 14 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 14 |
| Best Us Moving IncBlandon, PA · USDOT 3359524 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Lausch's Moving CompanyWest Reading, PA · USDOT 3883274 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Kleffel's Moving & Delivery ServiceMohrsville, PA · USDOT 1810511 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Pottsville
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 Pottsville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Pottsville: 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 Pottsville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Pottsville, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 87 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,717 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 135 | $608 – $810 | $699 – $932 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,717 | $12,227 – $16,302 | $14,060 – $18,747 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 697 | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,469 | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,532 | $6,894 – $9,192 | $7,928 – $10,571 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 153 | $689 – $918 | $792 – $1,056 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,230 | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 87 | $495 – $817 | $831 – $1,506 |
Long-distance movers in Pottsville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Pottsville hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Pottsville.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 mi | Anthracite Moving | Sugarloaf, PA | 4525770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | All Directions Van Lines | Blandon, PA | 3245591 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Best Us Moving Inc | Blandon, PA | 3359524 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Monarch Movers LLC | Temple, PA | 4437571 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Qualified Moving LLC | Sinking Spring, PA | 3665765 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Lausch's Moving Company | West Reading, PA | 3883274 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | College Hunks Moving Lehigh Valley | Slatington, PA | 3421903 | 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.
Who moves to and from Schuylkill County
Pottsville sits in Schuylkill County, PA, home to about 140,534 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,013 (±314) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 120 (±70) from abroad and about 2,832 (±394) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,362 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Pottsville | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County, PAColumbia moving costs | 366 ±218 | ≈ 55 mi to Columbia | $495 – $817 |
| Dauphin County, PAHarrisburg moving costs | 339 ±141 | ≈ 53 mi to Harrisburg | $495 – $817 |
| Berks County, PACumru moving costs | 281 ±119 | ≈ 36 mi to Cumru | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia County, PAPhiladelphia moving costs | 272 ±111 | ≈ 87 mi to Philadelphia | $495 – $817 |
| Northampton County, PABethlehem moving costs | 270 ±209 | ≈ 52 mi to Bethlehem | $495 – $817 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Berks County, PA (about 449), Luzerne County, PA (about 368) and Dauphin County, PA (about 275). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to New York (about 265), New Jersey (about 200) and Virginia (about 129); the largest flows in come from New Jersey (about 177), Washington (about 166) and New York (about 115).
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 Pottsville 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 Pottsville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Pottsville, PA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Pottsville itself on the FMCSA register, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Schuylkill Haven, Mohrsville, Sugarloaf, Blandon and nearby). All 11 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Pottsville?
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 Pottsville to New York City, NY (about 135 miles) is $608 – $810 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Pottsville?
By reported fleet, All Directions Van Lines in Blandon, PA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3245591). 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 Pottsville, PA?
0 carriers registered in Pottsville 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 Pottsville 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. 7 of the 11 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Pottsville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 11 movers listed here were inspected, 20 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 11 vehicle inspections (72.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Schuylkill County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,013 (±314) a year from other states, about 120 (±70) from abroad and about 2,832 (±394) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The largest single flow out goes to Lancaster County (about 366 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.