Licensed Movers in Petersburg, VA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Petersburg 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 Petersburg to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Petersburg
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Petersburg and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 1,598 people a year move to Petersburg City from other states (Census).
Movers based in Petersburg
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Reads Moving Systems of Richmond Inc
333B Industrail Drive, VA 23803
- USDOT
- 2021446
- MC number
- MC53317
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Petersburg
Nearest first, from Disputanta, Richmond, North Chesterfield, North Chesterfld and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Famous Jerry Piano Moving LLC | Disputanta, VA | 1535095 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi |  | Dunmar Moving System | Richmond, VA | 392896 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Mitchell's Movers | North Chesterfield, VA | 2530447 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | MCR Movers | North Chesterfld, VA | 3914595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Oro Van Lines LLC | Richmond, VA | 4321452 | 0 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Richmond, VA | 2341454 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Eight Ball Movers | Chesterfield, VA | 1766154 | 3 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Henrico, VA | 3407873 | 2 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Adaya Moving Company | Chesterfield, VA | 4250796 | 2 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tanner Van Lines Inc | Richmond, VA | 363969 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Go-Stop-Go Moving & Courier Service | Richmond, VA | 2206319 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Bold Moving and Storage LLC | Richmond, VA | 3139358 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Professional Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, VA | 796233 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Hands & Gloves Moving LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 4281858 | 2 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Keep It Moving Transportation LLC | Richmond, VA | 3987677 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Seven Stars Moving and Storage | Richmond, VA | 1362779 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | HHG Moving Systems-Llc | Richmond, VA | 3677419 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Velocious Movers LLC | Richmond, VA | 4045226 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Worth Moving LLC | Richmond, VA | 2574535 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Checkmate Moving | Midlothian, VA | 4439299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Jas Moving and Logistic Inc | Midlothian, VA | 3965112 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | North Chesterfld, VA | 4051375 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | Atlas Moving LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 4261157 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Big Tuck Moving Truck LLC | Sandston, VA | 4362792 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Daytime Movers | Richmond, VA | 2793802 | 4 trucks | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Mr Moving LLC | North Chesterfld, VA | 3511853 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | BMS Van Lines LLC | Richmond, VA | 3402996 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | New Mayan Moving LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 4334320 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Threatts Expediting & Moving Service LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 1553594 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Right on Time Professional Moving LLC | Richmond, VA | 4063374 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Abdullahs Moving | Richmond, VA | 1726295 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | RCS Moving | Richmond, VA | 805773 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | D1 Moving | Richmond, VA | 3013397 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | On the Fly Moving Guys LLC | Richmond, VA | 3865625 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Heaven's Moving LLC | Richmond, VA | 4034894 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Stewart Moving and Storage | Midlothian, VA | 1194537 | 95 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Cardinal Movers of Virginia LLC | Midlothian, VA | 4145442 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Richmond | Mechanicsville, VA | 822633 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | Paulys Movers of Richmond LLC | Mechanicsvlle, VA | 3870168 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Cavalier Moving | Henrico, VA | 4061087 | 17 trucks | Within VA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Petersburg
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 176 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 93 vehicle inspections (22.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 38 of 176 driver inspections (21.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| D1 MovingRichmond, VA · USDOT 3013397 | 28 | 4 of 19 | 7 of 28 |
| Bold Moving and Storage LLCRichmond, VA · USDOT 3139358 | 14 | 3 of 8 | 10 of 14 |
| RCS MovingRichmond, VA · USDOT 805773 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| Worth Moving LLCRichmond, VA · USDOT 2574535 | 9 | 1 of 6 | 5 of 9 |
| Reads Moving Systems of Richmond IncPetersburg, VA · USDOT 2021446 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Petersburg
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in Virginia in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $621 – $828 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Petersburg cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Petersburg
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Petersburg holds it and 18 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Petersburg cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Reads Moving Systems of Richmond Inc | 2021446 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Famous Jerry Piano Moving LLC | Disputanta, VA | 1535095 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | | Dunmar Moving System | Richmond, VA | 392896 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Mitchell's Movers | North Chesterfield, VA | 2530447 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | MCR Movers | North Chesterfld, VA | 3914595 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Moving Made Easy LLC | Richmond, VA | 2341454 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tanner Van Lines Inc | Richmond, VA | 363969 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Bold Moving and Storage LLC | Richmond, VA | 3139358 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Professional Moving & Storage Inc | Richmond, VA | 796233 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Worth Moving LLC | Richmond, VA | 2574535 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Checkmate Moving | Midlothian, VA | 4439299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | North Chesterfld, VA | 4051375 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | Atlas Moving LLC | North Chesterfield, VA | 4261157 | 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 Virginia is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Petersburg City
Petersburg is in Petersburg City, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 959 people a year leaving Petersburg City for another state, most often for Maryland (about 178), North Carolina (about 170) and Georgia (about 116), while about 1,598 (±566) 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 Petersburg 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 Virginia
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Petersburg: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Petersburg, VA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Petersburg itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Disputanta, Richmond, North Chesterfield, North Chesterfld 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 Petersburg?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Petersburg to Washington, DC (about 138 miles) is $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Petersburg?
By reported fleet, Stewart Moving and Storage in Midlothian, VA, with 95 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1194537). 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 Petersburg, VA?
1 carrier registered in Petersburg holds interstate operating authority, and 18 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 Petersburg movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Virginia is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Virginia requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 19 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Petersburg passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 176 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 93 vehicle inspections (22.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Petersburg City each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,598 (±566) a year from other states, about 184 (±92) from abroad and about 3,041 (±492) from elsewhere in Virginia. The largest single flow out goes to Chesterfield County (about 648 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.