Licensed Movers in Salem, VA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Salem with the FMCSA, and 13 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 Salem to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Salem
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 13
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 14 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 Salem and 13 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 14 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 459 people a year move to Salem City from other states (Census).
Movers based in Salem
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Big Lick Moving LLC
1221 Southside Dr Ste 2, VA 24153
- USDOT
- 4192898
- MC number
- MC1665105
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Salem
Nearest first, from Roanoke, Daleville, Troutville, Fincastle and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Dam Movers | Roanoke, VA | 4078542 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services | Roanoke, VA | 876104 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 7 mi | Integrity Moving Solutions LLC | Roanoke, VA | 4573826 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc | Roanoke, VA | 607292 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Collegiate Movers Inc | Roanoke, VA | 861003 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving on Demand LLC | Daleville, VA | 4550560 | 1 truck | Within VA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | M & M Transfer Inc | Troutville, VA | 1081327 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Wrightway Moving LLC | Fincastle, VA | 4313261 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Going Moving Company LLC | Blacksburg, VA | 3396355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Southwest Virginia Moving and Storage | Christiansburg, VA | 2171799 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Swva Moving & Storage | Christiansburg, VA | 4518552 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Heritage Moving and Storage Inc | Rocky Mount, VA | 1310712 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Dill's Moving Company | Bedford, VA | 3878943 | 2 trucks | Within VA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Salem
6 of the 14 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 16 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 8 vehicle inspections (12.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 16 driver inspections (37.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & M Transfer IncTroutville, VA · USDOT 1081327 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Virginia Varsity Transfer IncRoanoke, VA · USDOT 607292 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Big Lick Moving LLCSalem, VA · USDOT 4192898 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Going Moving Company LLCBlacksburg, VA · USDOT 3396355 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
| Collegiate Movers IncRoanoke, VA · USDOT 861003 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
| Crowning Touch Senior Moving ServicesRoanoke, VA · USDOT 876104 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Salem
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: $1,040 – $1,386 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The Salem cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Salem
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Salem holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Salem cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Lick Moving LLC | 4192898 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Dam Movers | Roanoke, VA | 4078542 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | | Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services | Roanoke, VA | 876104 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 9 mi | Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc | Roanoke, VA | 607292 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Collegiate Movers Inc | Roanoke, VA | 861003 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | M & M Transfer Inc | Troutville, VA | 1081327 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Wrightway Moving LLC | Fincastle, VA | 4313261 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | | Going Moving Company LLC | Blacksburg, VA | 3396355 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Southwest Virginia Moving and Storage | Christiansburg, VA | 2171799 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Swva Moving & Storage | Christiansburg, VA | 4518552 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Heritage Moving and Storage Inc | Rocky Mount, VA | 1310712 | 2 trucks | 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 Salem City
Salem is in Salem City, VA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 775 people a year leaving Salem City for another state, most often for Kentucky (about 207), Florida (about 195) and Missouri (about 75), while about 459 (±166) 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 Salem 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 Salem: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Salem, VA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Salem itself on the FMCSA register, and 13 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Roanoke, Daleville, Troutville, Fincastle and nearby). All 14 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Salem?
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 Salem to Washington, DC (about 231 miles) is $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Salem?
By reported fleet, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc in Roanoke, VA, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 607292). 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 Salem, VA?
1 carrier registered in Salem holds interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Salem 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. 11 of the 14 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Salem passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 14 movers listed here were inspected, 16 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 8 vehicle inspections (12.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Salem City each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 459 (±166) a year from other states, about 42 (±38) from abroad and about 2,196 (±455) from elsewhere in Virginia. The largest single flow out goes to Roanoke County (about 656 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.