Licensed Movers in Kingsport, TN
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Kingsport with the FMCSA, and 12 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 Kingsport to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Kingsport
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- 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
5 licensed movers are registered in Kingsport and 12 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. About 4,183 people a year move to Sullivan County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Kingsport
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Still Transfer Company Inc
632 Boone St, TN 37660
- USDOT
- 41183
- MC number
- MC2630
- Fleet
- 15 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Trent Relocation LLC
948 Moreland Dr, TN 37664
- USDOT
- 3726436
- MC number
- MC1313723
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 3
Two Men and A Truck Tri-Cities
Legal name: The Apodaca Group Moving & Storage
10368 Wallace Alley St Ste 3, TN 37663
- USDOT
- 4231183
- MC number
- MC1636986
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
A1 Moving
218 Pickens Rd, TN 37663
- USDOT
- 4538573
- MC number
- MC1800697 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
A & J Moving
TN 37660
- USDOT
- 4511793
- MC number
- MC1786374
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Kingsport
Nearest first, from Jonesborough, Johnson City, Bluff City, Limestone and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Highland Moving Company LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4368749 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Corporate Moving Specialists LLC | Johnson City, TN | 2385420 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | The Moving Men | Johnson City, TN | 4527657 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | A&S Moving Service | Limestone, TN | 3832536 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | All Pro Moving and Storage Inc | Bluff City, TN | 2434369 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Jd's Market & Deli | Erwin, TN | 653894 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Kingsport
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 Kingsport
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: $1,800 – $2,400 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Kingsport cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Kingsport
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Kingsport hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Kingsport cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Transfer Company Inc | 41183 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Trent Relocation LLC | 3726436 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Two Men and A Truck Tri-Cities | 4231183 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | A1 Moving | 4538573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | A & J Moving | 4511793 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 mi | Hendrik's Moving LLC | Jonesborough, TN | 4075718 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Johnson City, TN | 4085137 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Tri Cities Moving LLC | Bluff City, TN | 4561896 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Strong Household Movers LLC | Bristol, TN | 4438728 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Bennett's Moving Services | Elizabethton, TN | 2917922 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Gentry Moving | Elizabethton, TN | 4514671 | 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 out of Sullivan County
Kingsport is in Sullivan County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,106 people a year leaving Sullivan County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,399), Georgia (about 420) and North Carolina (about 419), while about 4,183 (±650) 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Kingsport, TN?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Kingsport itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Jonesborough, Johnson City, Bluff City, Limestone 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport to Washington, DC (about 400 miles) is $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Kingsport?
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 Kingsport, TN?
5 carriers registered in Kingsport hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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.
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.