Licensed Movers in Ferndale, WA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Ferndale with the FMCSA, and 9 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 Ferndale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ferndale
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 10 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Ferndale and 9 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 10 can move you out of state. 4 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 Ferndale
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mtmovers
Legal name: Mtmovers LLC
6959 Valley View Rd, WA 98248
- USDOT
- 4150908
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Ferndale
Nearest first, from Bellingham, Burlington, Anacortes and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi |  | Swans Moving and Storage Company Inc | Bellingham, WA | 368177 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Moving & Storage Solutions Inc | Bellingham, WA | 833293 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Iron Man Movers & Storage | Bellingham, WA | 1981024 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Avenues Moving Inc | Bellingham, WA | 1332279 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ke Moving Services LLC | Bellingham, WA | 2830281 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Above and Beyond Moving | Bellingham, WA | 3379583 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Reliance Moving | Bellingham, WA | 3084790 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Evergreen Moving Systems Inc | Burlington, WA | 2068471 | 15 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Finishing Touch Movers LLC | Anacortes, WA | 3682519 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Ferndale
4 of the 10 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 22 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 21 driver inspections (19.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Ferndale
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Ferndale: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Ferndale: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $46–$57 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $535 – $873.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $259 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $351 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $535 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $903 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,547 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,915 – $2,811 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Washington: hand movers there earn a median $22.21 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $46–$57 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Ferndale: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Ferndale, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,220 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,230 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,804 | $12,618 – $16,824 | $14,511 – $19,348 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,220 | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,037 | $9,167 – $12,222 | $10,541 – $14,055 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 2,020 | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,268 | $10,206 – $13,608 | $11,737 – $15,649 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,719 | $12,236 – $16,314 | $14,071 – $18,761 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,230 | $14,535 – $19,380 | $16,715 – $22,287 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,774 | $12,483 – $16,644 | $14,355 – $19,141 |
Long-distance movers in Ferndale
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Ferndale hold it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Ferndale.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | | Swans Moving and Storage Company Inc | Bellingham, WA | 368177 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Moving & Storage Solutions Inc | Bellingham, WA | 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 to and from Whatcom County
Ferndale sits in Whatcom County, WA, home to about 222,398 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,448 (±945) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,193 (±352) from abroad and about 9,163 (±1,090) from elsewhere in Washington. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,818 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Ferndale | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County, WASeattle moving costs | 1,506 ±356 | ≈ 102 mi to Seattle | $459 – $612 |
| Skagit County, WAMount Vernon moving costs | 1,132 ±379 | ≈ 38 mi to Mount Vernon | $535 – $873 |
| Snohomish County, WALynnwood moving costs | 741 ±225 | ≈ 84 mi to Lynnwood | $535 – $873 |
| Kootenai County, IDPost Falls moving costs | 626 ±657* | ≈ 316 mi to Post Falls | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| Yakima County, WAYakima moving costs | 597 ±322 | ≈ 213 mi to Yakima | $959 – $1,278 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from King County, WA (about 2,286), Snohomish County, WA (about 1,169) and Walla Walla County, WA (about 880). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Idaho (about 830), Oregon (about 769) and California (about 658); the largest flows in come from California (about 1,279), Oregon (about 573) and Texas (about 567).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Ferndale 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 Ferndale: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Ferndale, WA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Ferndale itself on the FMCSA register, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bellingham, Burlington, Anacortes and nearby). All 10 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Ferndale?
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 Ferndale to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,220 miles) is $5,490 – $7,320 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Ferndale?
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 Ferndale, WA?
0 carriers registered in Ferndale hold interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Ferndale 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 10 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Ferndale passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 4 of the 10 movers listed here were inspected, 22 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), 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.