Licensed Movers in Bluff City, TN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Bluff City with the FMCSA, and 15 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 Bluff City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bluff City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 15
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 17 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Bluff City and 15 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 17 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model.
Movers based in Bluff City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tri Cities Moving LLC
222 Hillside Private Dr, TN 37618
- USDOT
- 4561896
- MC number
- MC1813344
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
All Pro Moving and Storage Inc
231 Lakeview Dr, TN 37618
- USDOT
- 2434369
- MC number
- MC839390
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Movers within 30 miles of Bluff City
Nearest first, from Elizabethton, Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Corporate Moving Specialists LLC | Johnson City, TN | 2385420 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Moving Men | Johnson City, TN | 4527657 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Two Men and A Truck Tri-Cities | Kingsport, TN | 4231183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A1 Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4538573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Trent Relocation LLC | Kingsport, TN | 3726436 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Highland Moving Company LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4368749 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | A&S Moving Service | Limestone, TN | 3832536 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Jd's Market & Deli | Erwin, TN | 653894 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bluff City
5 of the 17 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 27 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 18 vehicle inspections (5.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 27 driver inspections (18.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Moving ServicesElizabethton, TN · USDOT 2917922 | 9 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 9 |
| Still Transfer Company IncKingsport, TN · USDOT 41183 | 9 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Trent Relocation LLCKingsport, TN · USDOT 3726436 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 3 of 6 |
| Two Men and A Truck Tri-CitiesKingsport, TN · USDOT 4231183 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingJohnson City, TN · USDOT 4085137 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Bluff City
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 Bluff City: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Bluff City: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $38–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $455 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $227 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $303 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $455 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $759 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,291 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,595 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Tennessee: hand movers there earn a median $18.35 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $38–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Bluff City: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Bluff City, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 384 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,365 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 619 | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,365 | $10,643 – $14,190 | $12,239 – $16,319 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 552 | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,011 | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,038 | $4,671 – $6,228 | $5,372 – $7,162 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 384 | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 872 | $3,924 – $5,232 | $4,513 – $6,017 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 527 | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
Long-distance movers in Bluff City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Bluff City holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Bluff City.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri Cities Moving LLC | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Two Men and A Truck Tri-Cities | Kingsport, TN | 4231183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A1 Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4538573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Trent Relocation LLC | Kingsport, TN | 3726436 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 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 Tennessee is ranked on the state page.
Before you book a Bluff City 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 Tennessee
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bluff City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bluff City, TN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Bluff City itself on the FMCSA register, and 15 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Elizabethton, Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport and nearby). All 17 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bluff City?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $38–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $455 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $759 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Bluff City to Washington, DC (about 384 miles) is $1,728 – $2,304 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bluff City?
By reported fleet, Still Transfer Company Inc in Kingsport, TN, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 41183). 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 Bluff City, TN?
1 carrier registered in Bluff City holds interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Bluff City movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Tennessee is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Tennessee requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 11 of the 17 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bluff City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 17 movers listed here were inspected, 27 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 18 vehicle inspections (5.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.