Licensed Movers in Memphis, TN
30 household-goods carriers are registered in Memphis 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 Memphis to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Memphis
- 30
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 33
- of 46 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $455 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
30 licensed movers are registered in Memphis and 16 more work within 30 miles; 33 of the 46 can move you out of state. 21 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 Memphis
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big League Movers Inc
4660 Distriplex Dr W, TN 38118
- USDOT
- 1999318
- MC number
- MC706230
- Fleet
- 20 trucks · 28 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 2
Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc
1870 Airways Blvd, TN 38114
- USDOT
- 296790
- MC number
- MC691497
- Fleet
- 20 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 1987
- 3
Guardian Moving Systems Inc
4226 Clarke Road, TN 38141
- USDOT
- 534684
- MC number
- MC266430
- Fleet
- 17 trucks · 14 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 4
Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc
5161 Wilfong Rd, TN 38134
- USDOT
- 501893
- MC number
- MC257800
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1992
- 5
Ewing Moving Service Inc
1814 S Third St, TN 38109
- USDOT
- 435272
- MC number
- MC240760
- Fleet
- 11 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 1991
- 6
All My Sons Moving & Storage of Memphis LLC
5454 Summer Avenue, TN 38134
- USDOT
- 2117516
- MC number
- MC738055
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 7
Cord Moving - Memphis
Legal name: RP Acquistion Corporation
3264-5 Democrat Road, TN 38118
- USDOT
- 1571434
- MC number
- MC656351
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 8
General Transfer Service LLC
2045 Sitler Street, TN 38114
- USDOT
- 2258674
- MC number
- MC770826
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2011
- 9
Tennessee Moving and Storage
5724 Shelby Oaks Drive, TN 38134
- USDOT
- 1429864
- MC number
- MC536489
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 10
Moving Around Logistics Inc
6000 Poplar Ave 250-2005, TN 38119
- USDOT
- 3750497
- MC number
- MC1733101
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Grady's Moving Services | 1566617 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 12 |  | Armstrong Relocation Company | 525 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 | Metro Movers | 4436672 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 | Active Transfer Co Inc | 1204530 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 15 | Discount Movers LLC | 3972192 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 16 | Big River Transfer Corp | 4254852 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 | Big River Moving | 4236560 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 | General Moving Company Inc | 580896 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 19 | Keep It Moving LLC | 2261027 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 | Cook Moving & Packing LLC | 3867222 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 21 | Freeway Van Lines LLC | 1031159 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 | Allstar Moving & Delivery | 3284711 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 23 | Smiley's Professional Moving Company | 4564345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 | All-Wright Van Lines LLC | 1031128 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 | Mov-N-U Moving & Logistics LLC | 2956735 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 | American Van Lines Inc | 1031126 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 | Old School Moving and Storage Corp | 3458319 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 | Ampm Movers | 1722077 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 | Dtnt Movers LLC | 4210955 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 | Genesis Van Lines LLC | 1031163 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Memphis
Nearest first, from Southaven, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | LKB Moving and Delivery LLC | Southaven, MS | 3626635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Black Tie Moving Memphis LP | Bartlett, TN | 2782498 | 10 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Black Tie Moving Little Rock LLC | Bartlett, TN | 3365308 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Precision Moving & Transport LLC | Bartlett, TN | 4500961 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Complete Moving Service LLC | Cordova, TN | 1813610 | 5 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | State Movers LLC | Southaven, MS | 4503628 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Over & Beyond Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 4219815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Pops' Mid-South Moving Services LLC | Olive Branch, MS | 1597963 | 1 truck | Within MS | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Bell Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 2642631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Lohnes Family Moving LLC | Lakeland, TN | 4480665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi |  | My Town Movers Inc | Collierville, TN | 2434252 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Country Club Moving and Packing Inc | Collierville, TN | 1552549 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | DND Elite Mover LLC | Collierville, TN | 4461073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Able Moving Company | Eads, TN | 1781815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Absolute Professional Moving | Munford, TN | 2090710 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Ab Moving & Delivery LLC | Coldwater, MS | 4008928 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Memphis
21 of the 46 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 134 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 81 vehicle inspections (22.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 37 of 134 driver inspections (27.6%, 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 Memphis
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: $2,201 – $2,934 for two bedrooms to Dallas, TX. The Memphis cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Memphis
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 21 carriers registered in Memphis hold it and 12 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Memphis cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Big League Movers Inc | 1999318 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc | 296790 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Guardian Moving Systems Inc | 534684 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc | 501893 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Ewing Moving Service Inc | 435272 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Memphis LLC | 2117516 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 | | Cord Moving - Memphis | 1571434 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 | General Transfer Service LLC | 2258674 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 | Moving Around Logistics Inc | 3750497 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | | Armstrong Relocation Company | 525 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 | Metro Movers | 4436672 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | Big River Transfer Corp | 4254852 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | LKB Moving and Delivery LLC | Southaven, MS | 3626635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Black Tie Moving Little Rock LLC | Bartlett, TN | 3365308 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Precision Moving & Transport LLC | Bartlett, TN | 4500961 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | State Movers LLC | Southaven, MS | 4503628 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Over & Beyond Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 4219815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Bell Movers | Olive Branch, MS | 2642631 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | Lohnes Family Moving LLC | Lakeland, TN | 4480665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | | My Town Movers Inc | Collierville, TN | 2434252 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Country Club Moving and Packing Inc | Collierville, TN | 1552549 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | DND Elite Mover LLC | Collierville, TN | 4461073 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Able Moving Company | Eads, TN | 1781815 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Ab Moving & Delivery LLC | Coldwater, MS | 4008928 | 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 Shelby County
Memphis is in Shelby County, TN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 30,012 people a year leaving Shelby County for another state, most often for Mississippi (about 6,713), Texas (about 2,589) and Arkansas (about 2,069), while about 24,439 (±2,270) 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 Memphis 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 Memphis: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Memphis, TN?
30 household-goods carriers are registered in Memphis itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Southaven, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch and nearby). All 46 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Memphis?
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 Memphis to Dallas, TX (about 489 miles) is $2,201 – $2,934 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Memphis?
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 Memphis, TN?
21 carriers registered in Memphis hold interstate operating authority, and 12 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 Memphis 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. 33 of the 46 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Memphis passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 21 of the 46 movers listed here were inspected, 134 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 81 vehicle inspections (22.2%), 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.