Licensed Movers in Beaufort, SC
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Beaufort with the FMCSA, and 13 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 Beaufort to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Beaufort
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 14 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Beaufort and 13 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 14 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 10,948 people a year move to Beaufort County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Beaufort
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Carolina Moving and Storage
10 Neil Road, SC 29902
- USDOT
- 1091705
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
Movers within 30 miles of Beaufort
Nearest first, from Port Royal, Ridgeland, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | JB Moving LLC | Port Royal, SC | 3548657 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Ridgeland, SC | 3050692 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | TR Moving & Hauling Services LLC | Ridgeland, SC | 4359309 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Shire Moving & Storage LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 3638636 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Daniel J Hoover Dba Palmetto Moving | Hilton Head Island, SC | 2003835 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton Head | Bluffton, SC | 1324088 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 mi | All the Right Mooves Moving & Storage | Bluffton, SC | 4244505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Power Transfer Services LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4163303 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Veteran Movers Inc | Bluffton, SC | 2985085 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Montford Movers LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4376279 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Transition Movers LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 4521531 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc | Hardeeville, SC | 816659 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Geddis Moving | Adams Run, SC | 2633958 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Beaufort
3 of the 14 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 8 driver inspections (12.5%, 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 My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton HeadBluffton, SC · USDOT 1324088 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Advance Relocation and Storage Systems IncHardeeville, SC · USDOT 816659 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| All the Right Mooves Moving & StorageBluffton, SC · USDOT 4244505 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Beaufort
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 Beaufort: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Beaufort: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to South Carolina: hand movers there earn a median $18.04 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Beaufort: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Beaufort, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 540 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,517 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 794 | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,517 | $11,327 – $15,102 | $13,025 – $17,367 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 878 | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,544 – $6,058 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,090 | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,032 | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 572 | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 540 | $2,430 – $3,240 | $2,795 – $3,726 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 703 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
Long-distance movers in Beaufort
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Beaufort hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Beaufort.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton Head | Bluffton, SC | 1324088 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 mi | All the Right Mooves Moving & Storage | Bluffton, SC | 4244505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | | Montford Movers LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4376279 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Transition Movers LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 4521531 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | | Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc | Hardeeville, SC | 816659 | 10 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 South Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Beaufort County
Beaufort sits in Beaufort County, SC, home to about 187,612 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 10,948 (±1,148) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 791 (±224) from abroad and about 2,570 (±753) from elsewhere in South Carolina. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,915 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Beaufort | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 1,647 ±308 | ≈ 2,453 mi to Chula Vista | $11,039 – $14,718 |
| Berkeley County, SCLadson moving costs | 839 ±399 | ≈ 61 mi to Ladson | $445 – $733 |
| Charleston County, SCCharleston moving costs | 764 ±308 | ≈ 59 mi to Charleston | $445 – $733 |
| Onslow County, NCPiney Green moving costs | 419 ±317 | ≈ 295 mi to Piney Green | $1,328 – $1,770 |
| Nash County, NCRocky Mount moving costs | 412 ±359 | ≈ 343 mi to Rocky Mount | $1,544 – $2,058 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Anderson County, SC (about 841), San Diego County, CA (about 506) and Onslow County, NC (about 404). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 2,028), North Carolina (about 1,639) and Florida (about 1,405); the largest flows in come from North Carolina (about 1,418), California (about 1,129) and Florida (about 898).
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 Beaufort 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 South Carolina
179 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Beaufort: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Beaufort, SC?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Beaufort itself on the FMCSA register, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Port Royal, Ridgeland, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and nearby). All 14 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Beaufort?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Beaufort to Miami, FL (about 540 miles) is $2,430 – $3,240 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Beaufort?
By reported fleet, Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc in Hardeeville, SC, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 816659). 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 Beaufort, SC?
0 carriers registered in Beaufort hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Beaufort movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside South Carolina is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever South Carolina requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 14 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Beaufort passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 14 movers listed here were inspected, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Beaufort County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,948 (±1,148) a year from other states, about 791 (±224) from abroad and about 2,570 (±753) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to San Diego County (about 1,647 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.