Licensed Movers in Wilkes-Barre, PA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Wilkes-Barre with the FMCSA, and 19 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 Wilkes-Barre to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Wilkes-Barre
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- 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
3 licensed movers are registered in Wilkes-Barre and 19 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. About 7,356 people a year move to Luzerne County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Wilkes-Barre
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ace Moving and Storage Company
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers Inc
125 Stewart Road, PA 18706
- USDOT
- 964348
- MC number
- MC1659790
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 2
Adams Moving & Storage
165 N Sherman St Apt 203, PA 18702
- USDOT
- 4316467
- MC number
- MC1683386
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Ace Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers Inc
125 Stewart Road, PA 18706
- USDOT
- 2972001
- MC number
- FF7059
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre
Nearest first, from Forty Fort, Hanover Township, Pittston, Taylor and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Matheson Transfer Company | Forty Fort, PA | 38187 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 mi | Hinchey Moving and Storage Inc | Forty Fort, PA | 294944 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 4 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 | |
| 13 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 4378321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 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 | |
| 18 mi | Jr Moving Goods | Scranton, PA | 3819052 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Blessed and Favored Moving and Storage LLC | Albrightsvlle, PA | 4110707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Anthracite Moving | Sugarloaf, PA | 4525770 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | Nepa Deliveries | Olyphant, PA | 1807709 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Rabel Inc | Olyphant, PA | 2507429 | 2 trucks | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Vsny Van Lines Inc | Pocono Summit, PA | 4094545 | 1 truck | Within PA | Not rated | |
| 26 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 Wilkes-Barre
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 Wilkes-Barre
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 Wilkes-Barre: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Wilkes-Barre: 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 Wilkes-Barre: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, PA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 113 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,736 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 122 | $549 – $732 | $631 – $842 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,736 | $12,312 – $16,416 | $14,159 – $18,878 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 709 | $3,191 – $4,254 | $3,669 – $4,892 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,504 | $6,768 – $9,024 | $7,783 – $10,378 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,572 | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 203 | $914 – $1,218 | $1,051 – $1,401 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,279 | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 113 | $509 – $678 | $585 – $780 |
Long-distance movers in Wilkes-Barre
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Wilkes-Barre hold it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Wilkes-Barre.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Moving and Storage Company | 964348 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Adams Moving & Storage | 4316467 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Matheson Transfer Company | Forty Fort, PA | 38187 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 4 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 | |
| 13 mi | Clune Transfer | Taylor, PA | 38091 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | Brier Moving Company LLC | Clarks Green, PA | 3426392 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Petra Moving & Storage LLC | South Abington Township, PA | 3390795 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Scranton, PA | 4378321 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 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 | |
| 19 mi | Sprinter Van Lines Inc | Gouldsboro, PA | 3149429 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Blessed and Favored Moving and Storage LLC | Albrightsvlle, PA | 4110707 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Anthracite Moving | Sugarloaf, PA | 4525770 | 1 truck | 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 Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre sits in Luzerne County, PA, home to about 314,731 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,356 (±1,064) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,535 (±446) from abroad and about 6,037 (±761) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,176 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Wilkes-Barre | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna County, PADunmore moving costs | 1,125 ±347 | ≈ 21 mi to Dunmore | $495 – $817 |
| Philadelphia County, PAPhiladelphia moving costs | 705 ±328 | ≈ 113 mi to Philadelphia | $509 – $678 |
| Polk County, FLLakeland moving costs | 407 ±365 | ≈ 1,136 mi to Lakeland | $5,112 – $6,816 |
| Columbia County, PABerwick moving costs | 371 ±157 | ≈ 28 mi to Berwick | $495 – $817 |
| Schuylkill County, PANewtown moving costs | 368 ±136 | ≈ 56 mi to Newtown | $495 – $817 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Lackawanna County, PA (about 903), Bronx County, NY (about 853) and Lehigh County, PA (about 780). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 1,463), Texas (about 310) and New York (about 302); the largest flows in come from New York (about 3,302), New Jersey (about 1,719) and Florida (about 369).
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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Wilkes-Barre itself on the FMCSA register, and 19 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Forty Fort, 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia, PA (about 113 miles) is $509 – $678 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre, PA?
2 carriers registered in Wilkes-Barre hold interstate operating authority, and 15 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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.
How many people move to Luzerne County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,356 (±1,064) a year from other states, about 1,535 (±446) from abroad and about 6,037 (±761) from elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The largest single flow out goes to Lackawanna County (about 1,125 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.