Licensed Movers in Bristol, TN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Bristol with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Bristol to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bristol
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 15 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Bristol and 14 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 15 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. About 4,183 people a year move to Sullivan County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bristol
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Strong Household Movers LLC
311 Westwood Place Private Dr # 2 # 2, TN 37620
- USDOT
- 4438728
- MC number
- MC49529472
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Bristol
Nearest first, from Bluff City, Elizabethton, Kingsport, Johnson City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All Pro Moving and Storage Inc | Bluff City, TN | 2434369 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 1 truck | 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 | |
| 20 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Corporate Moving Specialists LLC | Johnson City, TN | 2385420 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | The Moving Men | Johnson City, TN | 4527657 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Highland Moving Company LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4368749 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bristol
5 of the 15 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 Bristol
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 Bristol: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Bristol: 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 Bristol: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Bristol, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 380 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,363 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 615 | $2,768 – $3,690 | $3,183 – $4,244 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,363 | $10,634 – $14,178 | $12,229 – $16,305 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 545 | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,012 | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,041 | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 380 | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 880 | $3,960 – $5,280 | $4,554 – $6,072 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 523 | $2,354 – $3,138 | $2,707 – $3,609 |
Long-distance movers in Bristol
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Bristol holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Bristol.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strong Household Movers LLC | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 1 truck | 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 | |
| 20 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 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.
Who moves to and from Sullivan County
Bristol sits in Sullivan County, TN, home to about 156,396 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,183 (±650) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 392 (±131) from abroad and about 4,581 (±789) from elsewhere in Tennessee. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,106 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Bristol | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County, TN | 1,571 ±719 | — | — |
| Washington County, TNJohnson City moving costs | 1,004 ±348 | ≈ 20 mi to Johnson City | $455 – $733 |
| Bristol City, VABristol moving costs | 455 ±270 | ≈ 6 mi to Bristol | $455 – $733 |
| Carter County, TNElizabethton moving costs | 446 ±319 | ≈ 18 mi to Elizabethton | $455 – $733 |
| Chesapeake City, VAChesapeake moving costs | 271 ±314* | ≈ 383 mi to Chesapeake | $1,724 – $2,298 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hawkins County, TN (about 1,563), Washington County, TN (about 1,514) and Carter County, TN (about 684). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Virginia (about 1,399), Georgia (about 420) and North Carolina (about 419); the largest flows in come from Virginia (about 1,416), Florida (about 371) and North Carolina (about 361).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Bristol 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 Bristol: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bristol, TN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Bristol itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bluff City, Elizabethton, Kingsport, Johnson City and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bristol?
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 Bristol to Washington, DC (about 380 miles) is $1,710 – $2,280 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bristol?
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 Bristol, TN?
1 carrier registered in Bristol 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 Bristol 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 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bristol passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 15 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.
How many people move to Sullivan County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,183 (±650) a year from other states, about 392 (±131) from abroad and about 4,581 (±789) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to Hawkins County (about 1,571 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.