Licensed Movers in Lakeland, TN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lakeland with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Lakeland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lakeland
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 28
- of 41 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 Lakeland and 40 more work within 30 miles; 28 of the 41 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 24,439 people a year move to Shelby County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Lakeland
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Lohnes Family Moving LLC
3074 Long Bridge Ln, TN 38002
- USDOT
- 4480665
- MC number
- MC1769615
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Lakeland
Nearest first, from Bartlett, Cordova, Eads, Memphis and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Black Tie Moving Memphis LP | Bartlett, TN | 2782498 | 10 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Black Tie Moving Little Rock LLC | Bartlett, TN | 3365308 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Precision Moving & Transport LLC | Bartlett, TN | 4500961 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Complete Moving Service LLC | Cordova, TN | 1813610 | 5 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Able Moving Company | Eads, TN | 1781815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc | Memphis, TN | 501893 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Memphis LLC | Memphis, TN | 2117516 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Tennessee Moving and Storage | Memphis, TN | 1429864 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | My Town Movers Inc | Collierville, TN | 2434252 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Country Club Moving and Packing Inc | Collierville, TN | 1552549 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Around Logistics Inc | Memphis, TN | 3750497 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Absolute Professional Moving | Munford, TN | 2090710 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | DND Elite Mover LLC | Collierville, TN | 4461073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Ampm Movers | Memphis, TN | 1722077 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Metro Movers | Memphis, TN | 4436672 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Discount Movers LLC | Memphis, TN | 3972192 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mov-N-U Moving & Logistics LLC | Memphis, TN | 2956735 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Active Transfer Co Inc | Memphis, TN | 1204530 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Freeway Van Lines LLC | Memphis, TN | 1031159 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All-Wright Van Lines LLC | Memphis, TN | 1031128 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | American Van Lines Inc | Memphis, TN | 1031126 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Dtnt Movers LLC | Memphis, TN | 4210955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Genesis Van Lines LLC | Memphis, TN | 1031163 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Grady's Moving Services | Memphis, TN | 1566617 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Big River Transfer Corp | Memphis, TN | 4254852 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Big League Movers Inc | Memphis, TN | 1999318 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc | Memphis, TN | 296790 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Guardian Moving Systems Inc | Memphis, TN | 534684 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi |  | Cord Moving - Memphis | Memphis, TN | 1571434 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | General Transfer Service LLC | Memphis, TN | 2258674 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Armstrong Relocation Company | Memphis, TN | 525 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 19 mi | General Moving Company Inc | Memphis, TN | 580896 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 mi | Cook Moving & Packing LLC | Memphis, TN | 3867222 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Big River Moving | Memphis, TN | 4236560 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Smiley's Professional Moving Company | Memphis, TN | 4564345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Top Hat Moving and Delivery | Somerville, TN | 2794955 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Over & Beyond Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 4219815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Keep It Moving LLC | Memphis, TN | 2261027 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Pops' Mid-South Moving Services LLC | Olive Branch, MS | 1597963 | 1 truck | Within MS | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Bell Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 2642631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lakeland
19 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 121 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 15 of 74 vehicle inspections (20.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 33 of 121 driver inspections (27.3%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Moving Around Logistics IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 3750497 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 5 of 14 |
| Armstrong Relocation CompanyMemphis, TN · USDOT 525 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 12 |
| Black Tie Moving Little Rock LLCBartlett, TN · USDOT 3365308 | 11 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 11 |
| General Transfer Service LLCMemphis, TN · USDOT 2258674 | 9 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 9 |
| Big River Transfer CorpMemphis, TN · USDOT 4254852 | 9 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Lakeland
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 Lakeland: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Lakeland: 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 Lakeland: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Lakeland, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 513 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,886 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,088 | $4,896 – $6,528 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,886 | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 549 | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 513 | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 586 | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 866 | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,010 | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,002 | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
Long-distance movers in Lakeland
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Lakeland holds it and 27 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Lakeland.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Lohnes Family Moving LLC | 4480665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Black Tie Moving Little Rock LLC | Bartlett, TN | 3365308 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Precision Moving & Transport LLC | Bartlett, TN | 4500961 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Able Moving Company | Eads, TN | 1781815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc | Memphis, TN | 501893 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Memphis LLC | Memphis, TN | 2117516 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | My Town Movers Inc | Collierville, TN | 2434252 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Country Club Moving and Packing Inc | Collierville, TN | 1552549 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Moving Around Logistics Inc | Memphis, TN | 3750497 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | DND Elite Mover LLC | Collierville, TN | 4461073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Metro Movers | Memphis, TN | 4436672 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mov-N-U Moving & Logistics LLC | Memphis, TN | 2956735 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Freeway Van Lines LLC | Memphis, TN | 1031159 | 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 Shelby County
Lakeland sits in Shelby County, TN, home to about 925,071 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 24,439 (±2,270) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,703 (±586) from abroad and about 9,155 (±1,126) from elsewhere in Tennessee. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 30,012 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Lakeland | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MSOlive Branch moving costs | 3,849 ±780 | ≈ 26 mi to Olive Branch | $455 – $733 |
| Davidson County, TNNashville moving costs | 1,795 ±546 | ≈ 206 mi to Nashville | $927 – $1,236 |
| Tipton County, TN | 1,536 ±551 | — | — |
| Fayette County, TN | 1,060 ±318 | — | — |
| Knox County, TNKnoxville moving costs | 699 ±232 | ≈ 384 mi to Knoxville | $1,728 – $2,304 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from DeSoto County, MS (about 2,448), Rutherford County, TN (about 1,527) and Crittenden County, AR (about 1,270). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Mississippi (about 6,713), Texas (about 2,589) and Arkansas (about 2,069); the largest flows in come from Mississippi (about 5,677), Arkansas (about 2,978) and Illinois (about 1,554).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Lakeland 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 Lakeland: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lakeland, TN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Lakeland itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bartlett, Cordova, Eads, Memphis and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Lakeland?
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 Lakeland to Dallas, TX (about 513 miles) is $2,309 – $3,078 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lakeland?
By reported fleet, Big League Movers Inc in Memphis, TN, with 20 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1999318). 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 Lakeland, TN?
1 carrier registered in Lakeland holds interstate operating authority, and 27 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 Lakeland 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. 28 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lakeland passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 121 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 15 of 74 vehicle inspections (20.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Shelby County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 24,439 (±2,270) a year from other states, about 2,703 (±586) from abroad and about 9,155 (±1,126) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to DeSoto County (about 3,849 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.