Licensed Movers in Columbia, SC
12 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia with the FMCSA, and 16 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 12
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 28 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
12 licensed movers are registered in Columbia and 16 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 28 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 28,504 people a year move to Richland County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Movemart Relocation Inc
1501 Key Rd Ste A, SC 29201
- USDOT
- 787737
- MC number
- MC1217231
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 2
College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Premier Junk and Moving Services LLC
5608 Pinestraw Rd, SC 29206
- USDOT
- 4280606
- MC number
- MC1663913
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC
5913 Northridge Rd, SC 29206
- USDOT
- 4017931
- MC number
- MC1514677
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 4
Advantage Relocation Systems
Legal name: Advantage Relocation Systems Inc
140 Mcleod Dr, SC 29224
- USDOT
- 959344
- MC number
- MC409704
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 5
Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc
Legal name: Clardy Group LLC
115 Westpark Blvd, SC 29210
- USDOT
- 3490553
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 6
B & B Relocation Services Inc
Legal name: Bryce & Brent Trucking Inc
410 Olde Springs Road, SC 29223
- USDOT
- 3170246
- MC number
- MC117725
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 7
Gentlemen Movers Inc
9005 Two Notch Rd Suite 2, SC 29223
- USDOT
- 1442337
- MC number
- MC557443
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 8
America's Moving Services LLC
810 Dutch Square Blvd Suite 112, SC 29210
- USDOT
- 1627965
- MC number
- MC597701
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 9
Big Movers LLC
4020 Ulmer Rd Apt 301, SC 29209
- USDOT
- 2780789
- MC number
- MC925946 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 10
College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Sullivan Junk and Moving LLC
907 Calhoun St, SC 29201
- USDOT
- 3639293
- MC number
- MC1438366
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from West Columbia, Cayce, Gaston, Irmo and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Sosa Delivery & Movers LLC | West Columbia, SC | 3854342 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pods of Columbia | Cayce, SC | 2079979 | 3 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Gamecock Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 2947262 | 9 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | J&H Movers LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4019949 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Figures Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4400623 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Darus Moving Solutions LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4335375 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | United Brother Home Mover LLC | Gaston, SC | 7234063 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Minute Man Movers LLC | Irmo, SC | 2580217 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Williams Brothers Moving Services LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2580242 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Rite Choice Moving | Lexington, SC | 1792196 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Sultons Moving Company LLC | Blythewood, SC | 2269789 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Starfire Moving LLC | Elgin, SC | 3686396 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Blythewood Home Movers LLC | Ridgeway, SC | 3437334 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Columbia
5 of the 28 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 30 driver inspections (46.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemibra Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4474013 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Blue Chip Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 3379419 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 6 |
| Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4017931 | 6 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 |
| B & B Relocation Services IncColumbia, SC · USDOT 3170246 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Gentlemen Movers IncColumbia, SC · USDOT 1442337 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Columbia
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $37–$47 per mover per hour in South Carolina in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $445 – $733 and three bedrooms $741 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $2,124 – $2,832 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Columbia cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Columbia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 8 carriers registered in Columbia hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Columbia cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Movemart Relocation Inc | 787737 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | College Hunks Moving | 4280606 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLC | 4017931 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Relocation and Corporate Concepts Inc | 3490553 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | B & B Relocation Services Inc | 3170246 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | | Gentlemen Movers Inc | 1442337 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 | Blue Chip Moving Company LLC | 3379419 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 | Gemibra Moving Company LLC | 4474013 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Figures Moving LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4400623 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Darus Moving Solutions LLC | West Columbia, SC | 4335375 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Zenn Movers LLC | Blythewood, SC | 4413037 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mericle Relocations | Blythewood, SC | 3336863 | 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 South Carolina is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Richland County
Columbia is in Richland County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,801 people a year leaving Richland County for another state, most often for North Carolina (about 3,039), Texas (about 2,466) and Georgia (about 2,080), while about 28,504 (±2,424) 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbia, SC?
12 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (West Columbia, Cayce, Gaston, Irmo and nearby). All 28 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
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 Columbia to Washington, DC (about 472 miles) is $2,124 – $2,832 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbia?
By reported fleet, Gamecock Moving LLC in West Columbia, SC, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2947262). 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 Columbia, SC?
8 carriers registered in Columbia 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 Columbia 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. 13 of the 28 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Columbia passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 28 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 7 vehicle inspections (14.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Richland County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 28,504 (±2,424) a year from other states, about 3,616 (±897) from abroad and about 22,789 (±1,979) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Lexington County (about 6,631 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.