Licensed Movers in Florence, SC
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Florence with the FMCSA, and 6 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 Florence to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Florence
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 8 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Florence and 6 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 8 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 1,790 people a year move to Florence County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Florence
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Redding Moving Systems
SC 29506
- USDOT
- 761924
- MC number
- MC343338
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 2
Askins Moving & Storage Inc
1305 E Palmetto St, SC 29506
- USDOT
- 40963
- MC number
- MC58721
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Florence
Nearest first, from Effingham, Darlington, Lynchburg, Lake City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Be Moving & Storage | Effingham, SC | 3543740 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | 1st Choice Transfer LLC | Darlington, SC | 4153784 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Momentum Van Lines LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 4428700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Rescue Me Moving | Lake City, SC | 4109448 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Amp Dawson Moving Company LLC | Lake City, SC | 4078060 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | S&C Moving and Storage LLC | Mullins, SC | 3545333 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Florence
2 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 12 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 4 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 12 driver inspections (58.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Van Lines LLCLynchburg, SC · USDOT 4428700 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 6 of 7 |
| S&C Moving and Storage LLCMullins, SC · USDOT 3545333 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Florence
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: $1,890 – $2,520 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Florence cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Florence
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Florence holds it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Florence cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redding Moving Systems | 761924 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi | Momentum Van Lines LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 4428700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Amp Dawson Moving Company LLC | Lake City, SC | 4078060 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | S&C Moving and Storage LLC | Mullins, SC | 3545333 | 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 Florence County
Florence is in Florence County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,201 people a year leaving Florence County for another state, most often for Texas (about 575), North Carolina (about 339) and Virginia (about 196), while about 1,790 (±496) 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 Florence 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 Florence: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Florence, SC?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Florence itself on the FMCSA register, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Effingham, Darlington, Lynchburg, Lake City and nearby). All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Florence?
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 Florence to Washington, DC (about 420 miles) is $1,890 – $2,520 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Florence?
By reported fleet, Redding Moving Systems in Florence, SC, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 761924). 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 Florence, SC?
1 carrier registered in Florence holds interstate operating authority, and 3 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 Florence 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. 4 of the 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Florence passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 4 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 Florence County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,790 (±496) a year from other states, about 242 (±313) from abroad and about 3,468 (±746) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Richland County (about 848 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.