Licensed Movers in Sumter, SC
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Sumter with the FMCSA, and 5 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 Sumter to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sumter
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 10 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Sumter and 5 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 10 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 3,477 people a year move to Sumter County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Sumter
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Anderson Transfers Inc
SC 29150
- USDOT
- 1326507
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 2
Adams Moving & Storage
Legal name: Adams Investments Inc
2575 Lin-Do Court, SC 29153
- USDOT
- 1324641
- MC number
- MC509947
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 3
Grand Strand Moving & Storage LLC
885 S Guignard Drive, SC 29150
- USDOT
- 1003329
- MC number
- MC720332
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 4
J&T's Local Moving and More LLC
3370 Rustic Dr, SC 29150
- USDOT
- 2494226
- MC number
- MC892705 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2014
- 5
Harkins Moving and Storage
Legal name: Harkins South Moving and Storage LLC
885 S Guignard Drive, SC 29150
- USDOT
- 2835248
- MC number
- MC973593
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Sumter
Nearest first, from Lynchburg, Hopkins, Camden, Elgin and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Momentum Van Lines LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 4428700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Williams Brothers Moving Services LLC | Hopkins, SC | 2580242 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | The Wise Guy Moving and Logistics Transport LLC | Camden, SC | 4216068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Starfire Moving LLC | Elgin, SC | 3686396 | 2 trucks | Within SC | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Sumter
3 of the 10 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 3 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 11 driver inspections (54.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Van Lines LLCLynchburg, SC · USDOT 4428700 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 6 of 7 |
| Harkins Moving and StorageSumter, SC · USDOT 2835248 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Grand Strand Moving & Storage LLCSumter, SC · USDOT 1003329 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Sumter
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: $2,048 – $2,730 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Sumter cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Sumter
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Sumter hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Sumter cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Strand Moving & Storage LLC | 1003329 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Harkins Moving and Storage | 2835248 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Momentum Van Lines LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 4428700 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Anytyme Movers LLC | Hopkins, SC | 3510348 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | The Wise Guy Moving and Logistics Transport LLC | Camden, SC | 4216068 | 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 Sumter County
Sumter is in Sumter County, SC. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,949 people a year leaving Sumter County for another state, most often for Texas (about 605), Florida (about 591) and North Carolina (about 533), while about 3,477 (±841) 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 Sumter 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 Sumter: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Sumter, SC?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Sumter itself on the FMCSA register, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lynchburg, Hopkins, Camden, Elgin and nearby). All 10 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Sumter?
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 Sumter to Washington, DC (about 455 miles) is $2,048 – $2,730 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Sumter?
By reported fleet, Anderson Transfers Inc in Sumter, SC, with 8 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1326507). 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 Sumter, SC?
2 carriers registered in Sumter hold 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 Sumter 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 10 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Sumter passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 10 movers listed here were inspected, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 3 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 Sumter County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,477 (±841) a year from other states, about 669 (±293) from abroad and about 1,846 (±506) from elsewhere in South Carolina. The largest single flow out goes to Richland County (about 836 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.