Licensed Movers in Morgantown, WV
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Morgantown with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Morgantown to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Morgantown
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 4 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $719
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Morgantown and 2 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 4 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $719 in our model. About 6,611 people a year move to Monongalia County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Morgantown
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Abate Moving Service
Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC
1025 Olivia Way, WV 26508
- USDOT
- 3679007
- MC number
- MC1278788
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Alexa Moving Services LLC
486 Winsley St, WV 26501
- USDOT
- 4491243
- MC number
- MC1775385
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Morgantown
Nearest first, from Fairmont and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Country Roads Moving LLC | Fairmont, WV | 3094022 | 6 trucks | Within WV | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Xclusive Movers LLC | Fairmont, WV | 4252111 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Morgantown
3 of the 4 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 3 of 14 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 24 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abate Moving ServiceMorgantown, WV · USDOT 3679007 | 12 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 12 |
| Xclusive Movers LLCFairmont, WV · USDOT 4252111 | 11 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 11 |
| Country Roads Moving LLCFairmont, WV · USDOT 3094022 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Morgantown
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 Morgantown: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Morgantown: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $719.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $351 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $535 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $719 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,317 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,915 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,283 |
Hourly rates are scaled to West Virginia: hand movers there earn a median $17.79 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$46 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Morgantown: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Morgantown, Washington, DC is the nearest priced metro (≈ 191 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,490 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 376 | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,490 | $11,205 – $14,940 | $12,886 – $17,181 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 502 | $2,259 – $3,012 | $2,598 – $3,464 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,224 | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,292 | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 191 | $860 – $1,146 | $988 – $1,318 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,117 | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 297 | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
Long-distance movers in Morgantown
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Morgantown hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Morgantown.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Abate Moving Service | 3679007 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Alexa Moving Services LLC | 4491243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mi | Xclusive Movers LLC | Fairmont, WV | 4252111 | 5 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 West Virginia is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Monongalia County
Morgantown sits in Monongalia County, WV, home to about 105,026 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,611 (±900) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,059 (±559) from abroad and about 5,287 (±724) from elsewhere in West Virginia. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,451 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Morgantown | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County, WVCharleston moving costs | 399 ±230 | ≈ 148 mi to Charleston | $666 – $888 |
| Allegheny County, PAPittsburgh moving costs | 388 ±183 | ≈ 65 mi to Pittsburgh | $445 – $719 |
| Marion County, WVFairmont moving costs | 367 ±131 | ≈ 18 mi to Fairmont | $445 – $719 |
| Preston County, WV | 334 ±163 | — | — |
| Ohio County, WVWheeling moving costs | 315 ±156 | ≈ 58 mi to Wheeling | $445 – $719 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Marion County, WV (about 588), Preston County, WV (about 531) and Kanawha County, WV (about 433). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Pennsylvania (about 1,291), North Carolina (about 514) and California (about 303); the largest flows in come from Pennsylvania (about 1,676), Ohio (about 724) and Virginia (about 714).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Morgantown 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 West Virginia
23 listed household-goods carriers are based in West Virginia; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Morgantown: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Morgantown, WV?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Morgantown itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fairmont and nearby). All 4 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Morgantown?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$46 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $719 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,317. A long-distance move from Morgantown to Washington, DC (about 191 miles) is $860 – $1,146 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Morgantown?
By reported fleet, Country Roads Moving LLC in Fairmont, WV, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3094022). 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 Morgantown, WV?
2 carriers registered in Morgantown hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Morgantown movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside West Virginia is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever West Virginia requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 3 of the 4 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Morgantown passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 4 movers listed here were inspected, 24 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 14 vehicle inspections (21.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Monongalia County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,611 (±900) a year from other states, about 1,059 (±559) from abroad and about 5,287 (±724) from elsewhere in West Virginia. The largest single flow out goes to Kanawha County (about 399 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.