Licensed Movers in Elizabethton, TN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Elizabethton with the FMCSA, and 16 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 Elizabethton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elizabethton
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 18 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 Elizabethton and 16 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 18 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 1,458 people a year move to Carter County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Elizabethton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Bennett's Moving Services
Legal name: BMS Enterprises LLC
334 W Elk Ave, TN 37643
- USDOT
- 2917922
- MC number
- MC1072695
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Gentry Moving
Legal name: Wilson's LLC
2208 Birdie Dr, TN 37643
- USDOT
- 4514671
- MC number
- MC1796587
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Elizabethton
Nearest first, from Bluff City, Johnson City, Jonesborough, Kingsport and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Pro Moving and Storage Inc | Bluff City, TN | 2434369 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Corporate Moving Specialists LLC | Johnson City, TN | 2385420 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | The Moving Men | Johnson City, TN | 4527657 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Highland Moving Company LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4368749 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 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 | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Trent Relocation LLC | Kingsport, TN | 3726436 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | A&S Moving Service | Limestone, TN | 3832536 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Jd's Market & Deli | Erwin, TN | 653894 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Pittman Transfer Inc | Newland, NC | 1965167 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Elizabethton
6 of the 18 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 30 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 19 vehicle inspections (10.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 30 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
| Pittman Transfer IncNewland, NC · USDOT 1965167 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| 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 Elizabethton
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $38–$47 per mover per hour in Tennessee in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $455 – $733 and three bedrooms $759 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,755 – $2,340 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Elizabethton cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Elizabethton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Elizabethton hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Elizabethton cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett's Moving Services | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Gentry Moving | 4514671 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 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 | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Trent Relocation LLC | Kingsport, TN | 3726436 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Still Transfer Company Inc | Kingsport, TN | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 23 mi | A & J Moving | Kingsport, TN | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Pittman Transfer Inc | Newland, NC | 1965167 | 7 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 out of Carter County
Elizabethton is in Carter County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 622 people a year leaving Carter County for another state, most often for Florida (about 135), Texas (about 120) and North Carolina (about 71), while about 1,458 (±398) 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 Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Elizabethton, TN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Elizabethton itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bluff City, Johnson City, Jonesborough, Kingsport and nearby). All 18 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Elizabethton?
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 Elizabethton to Washington, DC (about 390 miles) is $1,755 – $2,340 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Elizabethton?
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 Elizabethton, TN?
2 carriers registered in Elizabethton hold 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 Elizabethton 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. 12 of the 18 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Elizabethton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 18 movers listed here were inspected, 30 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 19 vehicle inspections (10.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Carter County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,458 (±398) a year from other states, about 72 (±62) from abroad and about 2,141 (±525) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to Washington County (about 1,345 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.