Licensed Movers in Athens, TX
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Athens 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 Athens to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Athens
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 16
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 18 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Athens and 16 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 18 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 1,133 people a year move to Henderson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Athens
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Athens Transfer and Storage
2705 Hwy 31 West, TX 75751
- USDOT
- 1940792
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 2
Athens Transfer
TX 75751
- USDOT
- 2864009
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Athens
Nearest first, from Murchison, Mabank, Ben Wheeler, Chandler and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | A Plus Moving and Packing | Murchison, TX | 2038616 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Infinity Specialized Movers | Mabank, TX | 2367705 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Mike's Moving | Ben Wheeler, TX | 3261590 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Icann Moving Company LLC | Chandler, TX | 2361511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Axe Moving Company Inc | Canton, TX | 2728235 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Thompson Discount Movers LLC | Palestine, TX | 3876006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Home Town Movers | Palestine, TX | 2141931 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Get in Get Out Moving Pros LLC | Van, TX | 4243420 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | AAA Mover | Tyler, TX | 1937925 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | White Glove Moving | Tyler, TX | 4286417 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | R & K Moving Co | Tyler, TX | 2811812 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Etx Moving LLC | Bullard, TX | 4187188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Las Cruces Moving and Storage Inc | Bullard, TX | 1077159 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 30 mi | Elite Moving | Tyler, TX | 3022996 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Gomez Moving Services | Tyler, TX | 2912372 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Jerome Slayton | Tyler, TX | 4210687 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Athens
1 of the 18 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Discount Movers LLCPalestine, TX · USDOT 3876006 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Athens
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $37–$47 per mover per hour in Texas in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $445 – $733 and three bedrooms $741 – $1,344. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $896 – $1,194 for two bedrooms to Houston, TX. The Athens cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Athens
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Athens hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Athens cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | Icann Moving Company LLC | Chandler, TX | 2361511 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Axe Moving Company Inc | Canton, TX | 2728235 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Thompson Discount Movers LLC | Palestine, TX | 3876006 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Etx Moving LLC | Bullard, TX | 4187188 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Las Cruces Moving and Storage Inc | Bullard, TX | 1077159 | 1 truck | 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 Texas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Henderson County
Athens is in Henderson County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,598 people a year leaving Henderson County for another state, most often for Colorado (about 188), Ohio (about 173) and Indiana (about 164), while about 1,133 (±588) 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 Athens 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 Texas
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Athens: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Athens, TX?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Athens itself on the FMCSA register, and 16 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Murchison, Mabank, Ben Wheeler, Chandler and nearby). All 18 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Athens?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Athens to Houston, TX (about 199 miles) is $896 – $1,194 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Athens?
By reported fleet, Athens Transfer and Storage in Athens, TX, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1940792). 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 Athens, TX?
0 carriers registered in Athens hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Athens movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Texas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Texas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 18 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Athens passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 18 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
How many people move to Henderson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,133 (±588) a year from other states, about 109 (±73) from abroad and about 4,925 (±754) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Dallas County (about 377 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.