Licensed Movers in Portland, TN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Portland with the FMCSA, and 28 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 Portland to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Portland
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 28
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 29 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 Portland and 28 more work within 30 miles; 14 of the 29 can move you out of state. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $455 – $733 in our model. About 5,601 people a year move to Sumner County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Portland
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Crossroads Moving Company
113 Brandy Hollow Rd, TN 37148
- USDOT
- 4408766
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Portland
Nearest first, from Gallatin, Springfield, Hendersonville, Greenbrier and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | American Movers Inc | Gallatin, TN | 367230 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Class Pays Moving and Storage | Springfield, TN | 2951148 | 13 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Smart Transport Moving Service LLC | Hendersonville, TN | 2773647 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi |  | Highbrow Moving LLC | Hendersonville, TN | 4383625 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Dee-Luxe Moving and Delivery LLC | Springfield, TN | 3886492 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Nash Transfer | Greenbrier, TN | 712618 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Milemarker Moving Company LLC | Bowling Green, KY | 4396914 | 1 truck | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Bluegrass Moving and Packing LLC | Bowling Green, KY | 4471901 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Family Movers 615 LLC | Goodlettsvlle, TN | 4073652 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Little Guys Movers Nashville | Old Hickory, TN | 4004993 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Asap Moving | Old Hickory, TN | 4292835 | 0 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | True Friends Moving Company LLC | Madison, TN | 2629977 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Blue Buy You Moving | Madison, TN | 1899740 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Next Step Moving LLC | Lebanon, TN | 3840219 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Movemint Relocation LLC | Lebanon, TN | 4344308 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | BG Home Movers LLC | Bowling Green, KY | 3967219 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | John Scott's Moving | Bowling Green, KY | 1969227 | 3 trucks | Within KY | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC | Nashville, TN | 825563 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 29 mi | Decelle Design Studio | Mount Juliet, TN | 3551715 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Nashville, TN | 1891471 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Flat Rate Movers | Nashville, TN | 2373127 | 6 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Tri-Star Moving LLC | Mount Juliet, TN | 3116524 | 5 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | A-1 Movers Anywhere Anytime Inc | Nashville, TN | 3359656 | 3 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Hanks Moving Service LLC | Mount Juliet, TN | 2415465 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | A-1 Movers Inc | Nashville, TN | 2727761 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Get to Moving LLC | Nashville, TN | 4183055 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Rio Van Lines Inc | Nashville, TN | 2345074 | 2 trucks | Within TN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Bateys Royalty Moving and Storage | Nashville, TN | 4034336 | 1 truck | Within TN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Portland
8 of the 29 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 35 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 19 vehicle inspections (31.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 35 driver inspections (20.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Friends Moving Company LLCMadison, TN · USDOT 2629977 | 15 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCNashville, TN · USDOT 825563 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 7 |
| Smart Transport Moving Service LLCHendersonville, TN · USDOT 2773647 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| BG Home Movers LLCBowling Green, KY · USDOT 3967219 | 4 | none inspected | 0 of 4 |
| Nash TransferGreenbrier, TN · USDOT 712618 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Class Pays Moving and StorageSpringfield, TN · USDOT 2951148 | 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 Portland
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 Portland: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Portland: 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 Portland: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Portland, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 431 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,085 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 854 | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,085 | $9,383 – $12,510 | $10,790 – $14,387 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 431 | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 746 | $3,357 – $4,476 | $3,861 – $5,147 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 811 | $3,650 – $4,866 | $4,197 – $5,596 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 632 | $2,844 – $3,792 | $3,271 – $4,361 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 974 | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 767 | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Long-distance movers in Portland
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Portland hold it and 14 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Portland.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | American Movers Inc | Gallatin, TN | 367230 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Smart Transport Moving Service LLC | Hendersonville, TN | 2773647 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | | Highbrow Moving LLC | Hendersonville, TN | 4383625 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Nash Transfer | Greenbrier, TN | 712618 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Bluegrass Moving and Packing LLC | Bowling Green, KY | 4471901 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Family Movers 615 LLC | Goodlettsvlle, TN | 4073652 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Little Guys Movers Nashville | Old Hickory, TN | 4004993 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | True Friends Moving Company LLC | Madison, TN | 2629977 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Next Step Moving LLC | Lebanon, TN | 3840219 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Movemint Relocation LLC | Lebanon, TN | 4344308 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | BG Home Movers LLC | Bowling Green, KY | 3967219 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC | Nashville, TN | 825563 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
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 Sumner County
Portland sits in Sumner County, TN, home to about 186,113 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,601 (±948) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 427 (±220) from abroad and about 7,212 (±945) from elsewhere in Tennessee. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,584 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Portland | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County, TNNashville moving costs | 2,188 ±488 | ≈ 39 mi to Nashville | $455 – $733 |
| Robertson County, TNSpringfield moving costs | 671 ±276 | ≈ 24 mi to Springfield | $455 – $733 |
| Wilson County, TNLebanon moving costs | 664 ±326 | ≈ 34 mi to Lebanon | $455 – $733 |
| Shelby County, TNMemphis moving costs | 424 ±382 | ≈ 258 mi to Memphis | $1,161 – $1,548 |
| Macon County, TN | 375 ±277 | — | — |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Davidson County, TN (about 3,677), Robertson County, TN (about 756) and Pierce County, WA (about 415). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 535), Kentucky (about 275) and Alabama (about 217); the largest flows in come from Kentucky (about 912), Illinois (about 744) and California (about 455).
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 Portland 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 Portland: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Portland, TN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Portland itself on the FMCSA register, and 28 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Gallatin, Springfield, Hendersonville, Greenbrier and nearby). All 29 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Portland?
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 Portland to Chicago, IL (about 431 miles) is $1,940 – $2,586 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Portland?
By reported fleet, True Friends Moving Company LLC in Madison, TN, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2629977). 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 Portland, TN?
0 carriers registered in Portland hold interstate operating authority, and 14 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 Portland 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. 14 of the 29 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Portland passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 8 of the 29 movers listed here were inspected, 35 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 19 vehicle inspections (31.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Sumner County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,601 (±948) a year from other states, about 427 (±220) from abroad and about 7,212 (±945) from elsewhere in Tennessee. The largest single flow out goes to Davidson County (about 2,188 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.