Licensed Movers inCharleston, SC
14 household-goods carriers are registered in Charleston with the FMCSA, and 26 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 Charleston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Charleston
- 14
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Charleston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Charleston Moving & Storage Co Inc
3129 West Montague Ave, SC 29418
- USDOT
- 112377
- MC number
- MC120862
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Riverdog Moving Llc
1054 Valley Road, SC 29412
- USDOT
- 4003456
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 3
Christ Movers Llc
746 Longbranch Dr, SC 29414
- USDOT
- 3347158
- MC number
- FF35266 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
Ready Set Movers
Legal name: Ready Set Movers Llc
1301 Charleston Regional Parkway, SC 29492
- USDOT
- 2150739
- MC number
- MC756179
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 5
Noflex Moving & Logistics Llc
546 Merrywood Dr, SC 29414
- USDOT
- 4173555
- MC number
- MC1605723
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 6
Liberty Pro Moving
Legal name: Us Pro Moving Llc
835 Hoss Rd, SC 29414
- USDOT
- 3163467
- MC number
- MC112877
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 7
The Charleston Gentle Movers
Legal name: Gentle Movers Llc
1578 Westwood Dr, SC 29412
- USDOT
- 4011607
- MC number
- MC1510594
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 8
Arnold Brothers Moving Llc
1301 Charleston Regional Pkwy, SC 29492
- USDOT
- 4545390
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 9
Parker Moving Services Llc
1258 Harrow St, SC 29407
- USDOT
- 3197558
- MC number
- MC155502
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 10
Theroadmovers
79 F Stuart Street, SC 29403
- USDOT
- 2447380
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Professional Moving Service | 2790773 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 | Two Oaks Moving | 2343801 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 | White Glove Transfer Inc | 3535502 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 | Brown Brothers Movers | 4208774 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Charleston
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston Llc | North Charleston, SC | 2276296 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Low Country Moving Specialists Llc | Mount Pleasant, SC | 2362770 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Cougar Moving Company | North Charleston, SC | 2868021 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Delancey Street Moving & Transportation | North Charleston, SC | 4416479 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Charleston Premier Movers | Mount Pleasant, SC | 4566968 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Evermark Moving & Delivery | N Charleston, SC | 3521705 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving | North Charleston, SC | 2569583 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Re-Imagined Llc | North Charleston, SC | 4521599 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Southern Affordable Movers | Mt Pleasant, SC | 2482239 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Kohler Moving & Storage Inc | Mount Pleasant, SC | 695133 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men And A Truck | N Charleston, SC | 3402685 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | College Hunk Hauling Junk And Moving | North Charleston, SC | 4364700 | 8 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Ez As Pie Moving Llc | North Charleston, SC | 4389057 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Elite Movers Llc | N Charleston, SC | 3040251 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Sure Load Moving | Goose Creek, SC | 2058227 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mt Pleasant Moving & Storage | Ravenel, SC | 3125213 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pucon Moving And Transport Llc | Ladson, SC | 4288876 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Nu Lyfe Moving And Storage Llc | Hollywood, SC | 2632013 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc | Summerville, SC | 2021301 | 28 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Armstrong Relocation Company Charleston Llc | Summerville, SC | 3528195 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Statewide Moving And Storage Llc | Summerville, SC | 2447988 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Clean Sweep Moving Services | Summerville, SC | 2103607 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Tri County Movers Inc | Summerville, SC | 2021343 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc | Summerville, SC | 3053489 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Geddis Moving | Adams Run, SC | 2633958 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Momentum Movers | Moncks Corner, SC | 4329224 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
What movers cost in Charleston
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Charleston: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Charleston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 744 | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,562 | $11,529 – $15,372 | $13,258 – $17,678 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 881 | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,141 | $5,135 – $6,846 | $5,905 – $7,873 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,089 | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 527 | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 565 | $2,543 – $3,390 | $2,924 – $3,899 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 655 | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
Moving out of state from Charleston?
9 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Charleston priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in CharlestonBefore you book a Charleston mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Charleston address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Charleston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Charleston, SC?
14 household-goods carriers are registered in Charleston itself on the FMCSA register, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, N Charleston, Mt Pleasant and nearby). All 40 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Charleston?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Charleston to New York City, NY (about 744 miles) is $3,348 – $4,464 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Charleston?
By reported fleet, Reads Moving Systems Of Carolina Inc in Summerville, SC, with 28 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2021301). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Charleston 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. 9 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Charleston, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Charleston" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.