Licensed Movers in Scranton, PA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Scranton with the FMCSA, and 18 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 Scranton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Scranton
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 21 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $495 – $817
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Scranton and 18 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 21 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. About 4,657 people a year move to Lackawanna County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Scranton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Toqa Movers LLC
1922 Smith Pl, PA 18509
- USDOT
- 3313755
- MC number
- MC1053101
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Legacy Movers LLC
407 N 6Th Ave, PA 18503
- USDOT
- 4378321
- MC number
- MC1715889
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Jr Moving Goods
Legal name: Jr Moving Goods LLC
531 E Market St, PA 18509
- USDOT
- 3819052
- MC number
- MC1381283
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Scranton
Nearest first, from Taylor, Clarks Green, South Abington Township, Moscow and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Minute Man Movers | Moscow, PA | 2282495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Nepa Deliveries | Olyphant, PA | 1807709 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Rabel Inc | Olyphant, PA | 2507429 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Northeastern Movers Inc | Pittston, PA | 3271670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Adams Moving & Storage | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 4316467 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | BNT Movers LLC | Jefferson Township, PA | 1304578 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Matheson Transfer Company | Forty Fort, PA | 38187 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Hinchey Moving and Storage Inc | Forty Fort, PA | 294944 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Ace Moving and Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 964348 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | J Cawley Moving LLC | Hanover Township, PA | 2117707 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Ace Moving & Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 2972001 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Tryzub Van Lines Inc | Tobyhanna, PA | 3768676 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Vsny Van Lines Inc | Pocono Summit, PA | 4094545 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Blessed and Favored Moving and Storage LLC | Albrightsvlle, PA | 4110707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Scranton
8 of the 21 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 Scranton
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $42–$53 per mover per hour in Pennsylvania in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $495 – $817 and three bedrooms $831 – $1,506. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $518 – $690 for two bedrooms to New York City, NY. The Scranton cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Scranton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Scranton hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Scranton cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toqa Movers LLC | 3313755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Legacy Movers LLC | 4378321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Minute Man Movers | Moscow, PA | 2282495 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Nepa Deliveries | Olyphant, PA | 1807709 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Northeastern Movers Inc | Pittston, PA | 3271670 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Adams Moving & Storage | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 4316467 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | BNT Movers LLC | Jefferson Township, PA | 1304578 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Matheson Transfer Company | Forty Fort, PA | 38187 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 mi | Ace Moving and Storage Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 964348 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | J Cawley Moving LLC | Hanover Township, PA | 2117707 | 4 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 out of Lackawanna County
Scranton is in Lackawanna County, PA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,421 people a year leaving Lackawanna County for another state, most often for Florida (about 621), New York (about 584) and New Jersey (about 452), while about 4,657 (±644) 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Scranton, PA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Scranton itself on the FMCSA register, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Taylor, Clarks Green, South Abington Township, Moscow and nearby). All 21 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Scranton?
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 Scranton to New York City, NY (about 115 miles) is $518 – $690 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Scranton?
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 Scranton, PA?
2 carriers registered in Scranton hold interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Scranton 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. 16 of the 21 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Scranton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 21 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.
How many people move to Lackawanna County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,657 (±644) a year from other states, about 856 (±315) from abroad and about 5,451 (±773) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The largest single flow out goes to Luzerne County (about 903 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.