Licensed Movers inGig Harbor, WA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Gig Harbor itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Tacoma, University Place, Port Orchard and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Gig Harbor to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Gig Harbor
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Gig Harbor
These are the carriers that serve a Gig Harbor move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Pacific Shore Moving | Tacoma, WA | 2048950 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tacoma Hands On Moving Rent & Truck Llc | Tacoma, WA | 1957461 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Mighty Movers Llc | University Place, WA | 4536051 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Jns Movers Inc | Port Orchard, WA | 4075635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Atlantic Relocation Systems | Tacoma, WA | 2385545 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Star Moving Systems | Tacoma, WA | 80544 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Villa Moving Services Llc | Tacoma, WA | 4189288 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Tacoma Motorfreight Servicetms Tms Motorfreight Service | Tacoma, WA | 312895 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Moving Clear Services | Federal Way, WA | 3212907 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pacific Northwest Moving Llc | Federal Way, WA | 4470020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Amc Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4413797 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Reyes Moving | Tacoma, WA | 4573997 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Movers 4 Less | Tacoma, WA | 2067627 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Banner Moving And Transport | Tacoma, WA | 946899 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Of Washington Llc | Lakewood, WA | 1891374 | 25 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mountain Moving & Storage | Tacoma, WA | 885643 | 13 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sanders Transfer Company | Lakewood, WA | 1573498 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Apex Moving & Storage Llc | Lakewood, WA | 1064661 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Liberty Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2088187 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Transportation International Movers Inc | Lakewood, WA | 2492000 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Delivering Furnitures | Lakewood, WA | 3049553 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Wolf Pack Movers | Tacoma, WA | 3749927 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Moving Commandos Llc | Tacoma, WA | 4575568 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Double Strength Movers Llc | Lakewood, WA | 4129565 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Shes Moving It Llc | Longbranch, WA | 3830602 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Buffalo Movers Llc | Tacoma, WA | 4514772 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Expert Moving & Storage Inc | Tacoma, WA | 513369 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Northwest Moving Group Inc | Lakewood, WA | 3810784 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Ultimate Movers Llc | Lakewood, WA | 3122917 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation | Fife, WA | 340754 | 86 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi |  | Continental Van Lines Inc | Tacoma, WA | 11997 | 26 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi |  | Olympic Moving & Storage Ii Llc | Federal Way, WA | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi | Western Van & Storage | Des Moines, WA | 482319 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | American Relocations Aff Hawaiian Ocean Trucking Llc | Fife, WA | 567635 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Superheroes Moving And Storage Llc | Fife, WA | 3373649 | 5 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | New Horizons Moving Llc | Federal Way, WA | 2980931 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Tetris Moving Company Llc | Fife, WA | 2993299 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Rays Moving Company Llc | Federal Way, WA | 4222969 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Wonder Movers Llc | Federal Way, WA | 3765065 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Wonder Movers Llc | Federal Way, WA | 3740884 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Gig Harbor
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Gig Harbor: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Gig Harbor: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,818 | $12,681 – $16,908 | $14,583 – $19,444 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,102 | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,036 | $9,162 – $12,216 | $10,536 – $14,048 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,962 | $8,829 – $11,772 | $10,153 – $13,538 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,205 | $9,923 – $13,230 | $11,411 – $15,215 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,723 | $12,254 – $16,338 | $14,092 – $18,789 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,192 | $14,364 – $19,152 | $16,519 – $22,025 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,784 | $12,528 – $16,704 | $14,407 – $19,210 |
Moving out of state from Gig Harbor?
19 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Gig Harbor priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Gig HarborBefore you book a Gig Harbor mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Gig Harbor address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Gig Harbor: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Gig Harbor, WA?
None is registered in Gig Harbor itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Tacoma, University Place, Port Orchard, Federal Way and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Gig Harbor?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Gig Harbor to New York City, NY (about 2,818 miles) is $12,681 – $16,908 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Gig Harbor?
By reported fleet, American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation in Fife, WA, with 86 trucks on its filing (USDOT 340754). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Gig Harbor 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. 19 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Gig Harbor, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Gig Harbor" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.