Licensed Movers in Bellingham, WA
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Bellingham with the FMCSA, and 4 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 Bellingham to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bellingham
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 11 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
7 licensed movers are registered in Bellingham and 4 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 11 can move you out of state. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 6,448 people a year move to Whatcom County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bellingham
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Swans Moving and Storage Company Inc
4350 Pacific Hwy, WA 98226
- USDOT
- 368177
- MC number
- MC438612
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
- 2
Moving & Storage Solutions Inc
3836 Williamson Way, WA 98226
- USDOT
- 833293
- MC number
- MC1023020
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
- 3
Iron Man Movers & Storage
135 Kelly Road, WA 98226
- USDOT
- 1981024
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
All Avenues Moving Inc
3829 Brownsville Drive, WA 98226
- USDOT
- 1332279
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
- 5
Ke Moving Services LLC
1801 Ellis St, WA 98225
- USDOT
- 2830281
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 6
Above and Beyond Moving
WA 98225
- USDOT
- 3379583
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 7
Reliance Moving
WA 98226
- USDOT
- 3084790
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of Bellingham
Nearest first, from Ferndale, Burlington, Anacortes, Mount Vernon and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Mtmovers | Ferndale, WA | 4150908 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Evergreen Moving Systems Inc | Burlington, WA | 2068471 | 15 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Finishing Touch Movers LLC | Anacortes, WA | 3682519 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Central Moving and Storage LLC | Mount Vernon, WA | 1181454 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bellingham
5 of the 11 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 24 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 16 vehicle inspections (12.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 23 driver inspections (17.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving & Storage Solutions IncBellingham, WA · USDOT 833293 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 11 |
| Evergreen Moving Systems IncBurlington, WA · USDOT 2068471 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Swans Moving and Storage Company IncBellingham, WA · USDOT 368177 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Central Moving and Storage LLCMount Vernon, WA · USDOT 1181454 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| MtmoversFerndale, WA · USDOT 4150908 | 1 | 0 of 1 | none inspected |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Bellingham
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $46–$57 per mover per hour in Washington in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $535 – $873 and three bedrooms $903 – $1,614. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $5,450 – $7,266 for two bedrooms to Los Angeles, CA. The Bellingham cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Bellingham
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Bellingham hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Bellingham cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Swans Moving and Storage Company Inc | 368177 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Moving & Storage Solutions Inc | 833293 | 4 trucks | 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 Washington is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Whatcom County
Bellingham is in Whatcom County, WA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,818 people a year leaving Whatcom County for another state, most often for Idaho (about 830), Oregon (about 769) and California (about 658), while about 6,448 (±945) 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 Bellingham 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 Washington
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Bellingham: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bellingham, WA?
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Bellingham itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Ferndale, Burlington, Anacortes, Mount Vernon and nearby). All 11 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bellingham?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $46–$57 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $535 – $873 and a three-bedroom home at $903 – $1,614. A long-distance move from Bellingham to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,211 miles) is $5,450 – $7,266 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bellingham?
By reported fleet, Evergreen Moving Systems Inc in Burlington, WA, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2068471). 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 Bellingham, WA?
2 carriers registered in Bellingham hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Bellingham movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Washington is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Washington requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 2 of the 11 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bellingham passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 5 of the 11 movers listed here were inspected, 24 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 16 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 Whatcom County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,448 (±945) a year from other states, about 1,193 (±352) from abroad and about 9,163 (±1,090) from elsewhere in Washington. The largest single flow out goes to King County (about 1,506 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.