Licensed Movers in Columbia, TN
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 21 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Columbia and 18 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 21 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 2,898 people a year move to Maury County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Marigold Movers LLC
100 N High St, TN 38401
- USDOT
- 4566584
- MC number
- MC1815844
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
Muscle Men Movers LLC
111 Nashville Hwy, TN 38401
- USDOT
- 3195478
- MC number
- MC1544587
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
VIP Moving and Storage of Tennessee LLC
200 W 12Th St, TN 38401
- USDOT
- 1934395
- MC number
- MC691470
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Spring Hill, Thompsons Station, Duck River, College Grove and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Apex Moving Storage | Spring Hill, TN | 980236 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Justpro Moving LLC | Spring Hill, TN | 3925031 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Home-Aid Moving of TN Inc | Spring Hill, TN | 4340305 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jett Moving Services | Spring Hill, TN | 4361862 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Movingon LLC | Spring Hill, TN | 3985110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Reliable Movers | Thompsons Station, TN | 2075491 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Down South Moving LLC | Duck River, TN | 3485431 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Acme Moving Services | College Grove, TN | 1333935 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | J & J Moving Company | College Grove, TN | 1855376 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Custom Moving Solutions LLC | Franklin, TN | 3627286 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Affordable Moving Inc | Franklin, TN | 1780797 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Us Moving | Fairview, TN | 2044991 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Platinum Relocation Service LLC | Pulaski, TN | 4194705 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | College Hunks Moving | Nolensville, TN | 2149929 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Exodus Moving Company | Rockvale, TN | 2181819 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Adam Moving | Brentwood, TN | 3028071 | 3 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Cool Springs Relocation LLC | Brentwood, TN | 2509078 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Titan Movers | Nashville, TN | 2633537 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Columbia
6 of the 21 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 16 vehicle inspections (31.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 30 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
| VIP Moving and Storage of Tennessee LLCColumbia, TN · USDOT 1934395 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Muscle Men Movers LLCColumbia, TN · USDOT 3195478 | 4 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 4 |
| Adam MovingBrentwood, TN · USDOT 3028071 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Jett Moving ServicesSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 4361862 | 1 | 0 of 1 | none inspected |
| Marigold Movers LLCColumbia, TN · USDOT 4566584 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Columbia
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 Columbia: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Columbia: 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 Columbia: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Columbia, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 505 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,058 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 921 | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,058 | $9,261 – $12,348 | $10,650 – $14,200 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 505 | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 689 | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 736 | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 693 | $3,119 – $4,158 | $3,586 – $4,782 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 924 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 832 | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
Long-distance movers in Columbia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Columbia hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Columbia.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marigold Movers LLC | 4566584 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | VIP Moving and Storage of Tennessee LLC | 1934395 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Apex Moving Storage | Spring Hill, TN | 980236 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Justpro Moving LLC | Spring Hill, TN | 3925031 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Home-Aid Moving of TN Inc | Spring Hill, TN | 4340305 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jett Moving Services | Spring Hill, TN | 4361862 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Movingon LLC | Spring Hill, TN | 3985110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Acme Moving Services | College Grove, TN | 1333935 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Platinum Relocation Service LLC | Pulaski, TN | 4194705 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Cool Springs Relocation LLC | Brentwood, TN | 2509078 | 3 trucks | 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 Maury County
Columbia sits in Maury County, TN, home to about 93,552 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,898 (±711) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 219 (±225) from abroad and about 4,316 (±800) from elsewhere in Tennessee. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,661 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Columbia | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County, TNBrentwood moving costs | 1,729 ±675 | ≈ 35 mi to Brentwood | $455 – $733 |
| Rutherford County, TNMurfreesboro moving costs | 443 ±293 | ≈ 45 mi to Murfreesboro | $455 – $733 |
| Davidson County, TNNashville moving costs | 246 ±125 | ≈ 47 mi to Nashville | $455 – $733 |
| Wilson County, TNLebanon moving costs | 139 ±121 | ≈ 65 mi to Lebanon | $455 – $733 |
| Madison County, ALHuntsville moving costs | 138 ±204* | ≈ 78 mi to Huntsville | $455 – $733 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Williamson County, TN (about 2,374), Davidson County, TN (about 469) and Giles County, TN (about 252). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arkansas (about 218), Alabama (about 196) and Florida (about 164); the largest flows in come from Florida (about 369), Georgia (about 337) and Colorado (about 322).
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 Columbia 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 Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbia, TN?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia itself on the FMCSA register, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Spring Hill, Thompsons Station, Duck River, College Grove and nearby). All 21 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
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 Columbia to Chicago, IL (about 505 miles) is $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbia?
By reported fleet, Apex Moving Storage in Spring Hill, TN, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 980236). 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 Columbia, TN?
2 carriers registered in Columbia hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Columbia 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. 10 of the 21 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Columbia passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 21 movers listed here were inspected, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 16 vehicle inspections (31.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Maury County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,898 (±711) a year from other states, about 219 (±225) from abroad and about 4,316 (±800) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to Williamson County (about 1,729 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.