Licensed Movers in Port Royal, SC
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Port Royal with the FMCSA, and 18 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 Port Royal to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Port Royal
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 19 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 Port Royal and 18 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 19 can move you out of state. 4 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 Port Royal
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
JB Moving LLC
915 12Th St, SC 29935
- USDOT
- 3548657
- MC number
- MC1187631
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Port Royal
Nearest first, from Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Ridgeland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Carolina Moving and Storage | Beaufort, SC | 1091705 | 4 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Shire Moving & Storage LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 3638636 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Daniel J Hoover Dba Palmetto Moving | Hilton Head Island, SC | 2003835 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Transition Movers LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 4521531 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton Head | Bluffton, SC | 1324088 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | All the Right Mooves Moving & Storage | Bluffton, SC | 4244505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Power Transfer Services LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4163303 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Veteran Movers Inc | Bluffton, SC | 2985085 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Montford Movers LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4376279 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Ridgeland, SC | 3050692 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | TR Moving & Hauling Services LLC | Ridgeland, SC | 4359309 | 1 truck | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc | Hardeeville, SC | 816659 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Bucksaver Moving Works | Savannah, GA | 1292125 | 3 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Islands Moving & Rental | Savannah, GA | 969450 | 3 trucks | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | W P and L Moving Solutions LLC | Savannah, GA | 2563742 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Mover Dan Savannah LLC | Thunderbolt, GA | 4209088 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Middleman Movers | Savannah, GA | 1606689 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Pacific Coast Moving | Savannah, GA | 3402852 | 1 truck | Within GA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Port Royal
4 of the 19 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 15 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 3 of 15 driver inspections (20.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mover Dan Savannah LLCThunderbolt, GA · USDOT 4209088 | 7 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 7 |
| 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 Port Royal
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 Port Royal: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Port Royal: 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 Port Royal: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Port Royal, Miami, FL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 531 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,520 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 800 | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,520 | $11,340 – $15,120 | $13,041 – $17,388 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 886 | $3,987 – $5,316 | $4,585 – $6,113 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,092 | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,033 | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 579 | $2,606 – $3,474 | $2,996 – $3,995 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 531 | $2,390 – $3,186 | $2,748 – $3,664 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 710 | $3,195 – $4,260 | $3,674 – $4,899 |
Long-distance movers in Port Royal
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Port Royal hold it and 7 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Port Royal.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | Transition Movers LLC | Hilton Head Island, SC | 4521531 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Hilton Head | Bluffton, SC | 1324088 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | All the Right Mooves Moving & Storage | Bluffton, SC | 4244505 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | | Montford Movers LLC | Bluffton, SC | 4376279 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | | Advance Relocation and Storage Systems Inc | Hardeeville, SC | 816659 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | | W P and L Moving Solutions LLC | Savannah, GA | 2563742 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Mover Dan Savannah LLC | Thunderbolt, GA | 4209088 | 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 to and from Beaufort County
Port Royal 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 Port Royal | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 1,647 ±308 | ≈ 2,456 mi to Chula Vista | $11,052 – $14,736 |
| Berkeley County, SCLadson moving costs | 839 ±399 | ≈ 66 mi to Ladson | $445 – $733 |
| Charleston County, SCCharleston moving costs | 764 ±308 | ≈ 62 mi to Charleston | $445 – $733 |
| Onslow County, NCPiney Green moving costs | 419 ±317 | ≈ 300 mi to Piney Green | $1,350 – $1,800 |
| Nash County, NCRocky Mount moving costs | 412 ±359 | ≈ 349 mi to Rocky Mount | $1,571 – $2,094 |
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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Port Royal, SC?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Port Royal itself on the FMCSA register, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Ridgeland and nearby). All 19 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Port Royal?
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 Port Royal to Miami, FL (about 531 miles) is $2,390 – $3,186 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Port Royal?
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 Port Royal, SC?
0 carriers registered in Port Royal hold interstate operating authority, and 7 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 Port Royal 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. 7 of the 19 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Port Royal passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 19 movers listed here were inspected, 15 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 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.