Licensed Movers in Punxsutawney, PA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Punxsutawney with the FMCSA, and 1 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 Punxsutawney to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Punxsutawney
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 3 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 Punxsutawney and 1 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 3 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.
Movers based in Punxsutawney
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Knisely Transfer
PA 15767
- USDOT
- 1545437
- MC number
- MC47255
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Dewayne E Knisely Dba Knisely Transfer
Legal name: Knisely Transfer
56 Highway Barn Rd, PA 15767
- USDOT
- 4416127
- MC number
- MC1735520
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Punxsutawney
Nearest first, from Dubois and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Kennedy Transfer | Dubois, PA | 120934 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Punxsutawney
1 of the 3 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy TransferDubois, PA · USDOT 120934 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Punxsutawney
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 Punxsutawney: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Punxsutawney: 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 Punxsutawney: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Punxsutawney, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 205 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,548 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 304 | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,548 | $11,466 – $15,288 | $13,186 – $17,581 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 527 | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,321 | $5,945 – $7,926 | $6,836 – $9,115 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,401 | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 205 | $923 – $1,230 | $1,061 – $1,414 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,227 | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 247 | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
Long-distance movers in Punxsutawney
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Punxsutawney holds it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Punxsutawney.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dewayne E Knisely Dba Knisely Transfer | 4416127 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Kennedy Transfer | Dubois, PA | 120934 | 2 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 Pennsylvania is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Punxsutawney, PA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Punxsutawney itself on the FMCSA register, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dubois 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 Punxsutawney?
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 Punxsutawney to Washington, DC (about 205 miles) is $923 – $1,230 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Punxsutawney?
By reported fleet, Knisely Transfer in Punxsutawney, PA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1545437). 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 Punxsutawney, PA?
1 carrier registered in Punxsutawney holds interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Punxsutawney 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. 2 of the 3 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Punxsutawney passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 3 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
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.