Licensed Movers in Port Arthur, TX
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Port Arthur with the FMCSA, and 22 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 Port Arthur to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Port Arthur
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 24 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 Port Arthur and 22 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 24 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 3,757 people a year move to Jefferson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Port Arthur
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ollie's Moving
2342 63Rd Street, TX 77640
- USDOT
- 2030285
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 2
Kirk's Moving
TX 77640
- USDOT
- 1510351
- MC number
- MC566140
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Port Arthur
Nearest first, from Groves, Nederland, Beaumont, Vidor and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | All American Movers | Groves, TX | 2027746 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Fortress Moving & Storage LLC | Nederland, TX | 4384231 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Buff Moving Company | Nederland, TX | 3769563 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Fortress Moving and Storage LLC | Nederland, TX | 4516718 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Burris Moving & Storage | Beaumont, TX | 119355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | A-Ok Moving & Storage | Beaumont, TX | 1856380 | 3 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Mary's Cleaning and Moving Services | Beaumont, TX | 3553407 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving 409 LLC | Beaumont, TX | 4182659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | All Around Movers and Son | Beaumont, TX | 2153233 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving 409 LLC | Beaumont, TX | 4532821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Allstar Moving | Beaumont, TX | 3100417 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Asap Movers and Piano Moving | Beaumont, TX | 4197045 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Moverrus | Beaumont, TX | 3805774 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | G-Men Movers & Furniture Repair | Beaumont, TX | 2197118 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Budget Movers | Vidor, TX | 2278308 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Pro 35 Movers | Beaumont, TX | 4366161 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Brothers Elite Moving Service LLC | Beaumont, TX | 3486239 | 4 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Able Moving & Storage Co | Beaumont, TX | 2039068 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Kevin Turner Services | Beaumont, TX | 3378013 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Movers-R-Us | Beaumont, TX | 4225496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Cardinal Moving LLC | Lumberton, TX | 2400458 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Lumberton, TX | 3543085 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Port Arthur
2 of the 24 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 10 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 10 driver inspections (60.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress Moving & Storage LLCNederland, TX · USDOT 4384231 | 9 | 1 of 5 | 5 of 9 |
| Moving 409 LLCBeaumont, TX · USDOT 4182659 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Port Arthur
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: $468 – $624 for two bedrooms to Houston, TX. The Port Arthur cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Port Arthur
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Port Arthur hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Port Arthur cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Fortress Moving & Storage LLC | Nederland, TX | 4384231 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Burris Moving & Storage | Beaumont, TX | 119355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving 409 LLC | Beaumont, TX | 4182659 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving 409 LLC | Beaumont, TX | 4532821 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Pro 35 Movers | Beaumont, TX | 4366161 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Movers-R-Us | Beaumont, TX | 4225496 | 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 Texas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Jefferson County
Port Arthur is in Jefferson County, TX. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,840 people a year leaving Jefferson County for another state, most often for Louisiana (about 477), Tennessee (about 402) and California (about 260), while about 3,757 (±859) 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Port Arthur, TX?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Port Arthur itself on the FMCSA register, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Groves, Nederland, Beaumont, Vidor and nearby). All 24 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Port Arthur?
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 Port Arthur to Houston, TX (about 104 miles) is $468 – $624 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Port Arthur?
By reported fleet, Brothers Elite Moving Service LLC in Beaumont, TX, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3486239). 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 Port Arthur, TX?
0 carriers registered in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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. 6 of the 24 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Port Arthur passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 24 movers listed here were inspected, 10 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 5 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jefferson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,757 (±859) a year from other states, about 1,547 (±392) from abroad and about 11,082 (±1,097) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Harris County (about 2,355 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.