Licensed Movers in Jackson, TN
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Jackson with the FMCSA, and 4 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 Jackson to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Jackson
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 8 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Jackson and 4 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 8 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 1,817 people a year move to Madison County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Jackson
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
A Armstrong Moving & Storage
107-B Southwide Dr, TN 38305
- USDOT
- 1271390
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
Morton Moving & Storage LLC
115 Miller Ave, TN 38301
- USDOT
- 325354
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1988
- 3
Morton Moving and Storage
Legal name: Whalley Enterprise Inc
115 Miller Avenue, TN 38305
- USDOT
- 3152998
- MC number
- MC105943
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
Jackson Moving & Storage Co Inc
55 Bellwood Cv, TN 38305
- USDOT
- 280526
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1986
Movers within 30 miles of Jackson
Nearest first, from Humboldt, Milan, Lexington, Brownsville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | Quality Moving Service | Humboldt, TN | 1694704 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Haywood Moving Company | Milan, TN | 4047876 | 3 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Livingston Relocation Services LLC | Lexington, TN | 4582323 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Haywood Moving Company | Brownsville, TN | 3299273 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Jackson
2 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 3 vehicle inspections (100.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 4 driver inspections (25.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Moving and StorageJackson, TN · USDOT 3152998 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Haywood Moving CompanyMilan, TN · USDOT 4047876 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Jackson
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: $2,282 – $3,042 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Jackson cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Jackson
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Jackson hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Jackson cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Moving and Storage | 3152998 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Jackson Moving & Storage Co Inc | 280526 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Madison County
Jackson is in Madison County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,256 people a year leaving Madison County for another state, most often for Texas (about 243), Alabama (about 178) and Mississippi (about 137), while about 1,817 (±534) 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 Jackson 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 Jackson: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Jackson, TN?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Jackson itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Humboldt, Milan, Lexington, Brownsville and nearby). All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Jackson?
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 Jackson to Chicago, IL (about 507 miles) is $2,282 – $3,042 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Jackson?
By reported fleet, A Armstrong Moving & Storage in Jackson, TN, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1271390). 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 Jackson, TN?
2 carriers registered in Jackson hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Jackson 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. 2 of the 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Jackson passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 3 vehicle inspections (100.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Madison County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,817 (±534) a year from other states, about 236 (±222) from abroad and about 3,621 (±707) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to Shelby County (about 591 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.