How do I compare movers in Durham, NC?

Start with the company name, DOT number, years in business, service areas, fleet size, drivers, insurance or COI availability, review status, and whether the listing has been manually reviewed or claimed.

Why should I request a COI from a mover?

A certificate of insurance may be required by apartment buildings, condos, offices, property managers, realtors, senior living communities, or commercial properties before a move can take place.

Are all local movers listed in FMCSA?

No. Some local movers are only registered through state programs. Movers Near Me is building both federal and state-level mover records.

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Durham Movers

Compare moving companies serving Durham, NC using the details that matter most: exact company identity, legal and DBA names, ownership information, DOT records, authority status, FMCSA safety ratings, years in business, fleet size, and Movers Near Me transparency signals.

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Practical guides for the parts of moving that often require the most preparation before move-in day.

Moving into a new apartment Plan building access, elevators, parking, utilities, COIs, and move-in day. Read guide → Moving with pets Prepare pets for travel, moving day, and the transition into a new home. Read guide → Moving with children Make the move easier for children with practical planning and transition tips. Read guide → Moving to a senior community Plan a more organized move into assisted living, independent living, or senior housing. Read guide →

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Planning a move in Durham

Moving within Durham or relocating to North Carolina requires more than comparing a headline price. Confirm the mover’s identity, authority, safety status, service area, access charges, written estimate, and the exact company responsible for the move.

Local considerations

Confirm whether travel time, fuel, tolls, stairs, elevators, long carries, and packing are included.
Ask the property manager about elevator reservations, loading access, parking, and COI requirements.
Compare written estimates using the same inventory and service details.
Verify the legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and authority before paying.

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What affects moving costs in Durham?

Home size is only a starting point. Crew size, total labor time, stairs, elevators, long carries, packing, storage, travel time, move date, and specialty items can materially change the final price.

Smaller movesStudio and one-bedroom moves often depend most on minimum hours, travel charges, access, and crew size.

Family-size movesTwo- and three-bedroom moves are affected by inventory volume, packing, disassembly, stairs, and distance.

Large or complex movesLarge homes, high-rises, storage transfers, pianos, antiques, and long-distance moves usually require a detailed estimate.

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Serving Durham, NC

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Durham, NC

Safety rating and authority status are prioritized because they are more meaningful to consumers than raw crash counts. Detailed safety signals can remain within each mover's profile and red-flag review.

Company Identity	Owner / Principal	DOT #	Safety Rating	Authority	Years	Trucks	Score	Status	Profile
A&o Moving and Packing	Antonio Rainey	3859689	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	—	70	Listed	View
Ak Businesses	Anasha Milsha Jones	4468358	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	—	70	Listed	View
Apartment Movers Plus	Derric Pearce Fozard	615528	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	31	A	70	Listed	View
Carolina Express Moving	Salvador Alvarez	3556774	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	A	70	Listed	View
Cj Moving Services	Not confirmed	3477035	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	C	70	Listed	View
Courier Done Wright	Onelious Wright Jr.	3949941	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	—	70	Listed	View
Cross Hauling	Gregory George Cross Jr.	4519813	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	A	70	Listed	View
DBA Armstrong Relocation CO INC Raleigh NC	Not confirmed	1071807	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	24	G	70	Listed	View
Dehavens Moving	Robert Long	1184464	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	50	5	70	Verified	View
Dehavens Transfer & Storage	Robert Michael Long	1184464	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	23	C	50	Listed	View
Delivery	Timothy Lee Sunkins Jr.	3736883	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	A	70	Listed	View
Diamond View Xpress Transport	Frank Lewis	3403562	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	A	70	Listed	View
Elvis & Elsie Hauling	Moses Gatheca President	2472231	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	12	B	70	Listed	View
Exceptional Delivery Services	Kimbria Jackson	3250581	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	A	70	Listed	View
First Class Moving Service	Anthony Tyronne Brandon	2976531	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	A	70	Listed	View
Green’S Trucking	Brandon Hamilton Green Sr.	4196166	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	J	70	Listed	View
Habibi Moving	Kadhim Alhasan	4141881	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	A	70	Listed	View
Here We Come Mover	Harvey Lewis Hall	4291930	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	B	70	Listed	View
J&t Delivery Services	Jose Alonso Guifarro Jr	2593980	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	A	70	Listed	View
Longs Moving Services	Robert Michael Long Jr.	4400805	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	A	70	Listed	View
M&l Moving and Junk Removal	Lacreshia Pleasants	2389273	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	A	70	Listed	View
MC Trucking & Hauling	Michael Harris	3936458	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	A	70	Listed	View
Nuway Relocation	Dustin Reinholz	4270123	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	A	70	Listed	View
Persessi Transport	Tori L Ingram	3513505	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	C	70	Listed	View
Pro Move Solutions	Edwin Castillo Chicas	4360040	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	A	70	Listed	View
Raleigh Premier Moving	Camren Vashon Daniels Sr.	4533996	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	A	70	Listed	View
Road Runners Moving & Storage	Michael James Cobb	2938243	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	B	70	Listed	View
Royalty Moving Systems	Lenore Manns	3289527	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	B	70	Listed	View
S and I Intercoastal Trucking	Shameequr Renee Robbins	2340983	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	A	70	Listed	View
Speedy Courier Transport	Kavan Derrell Overton	4580485	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	A	70	Listed	View
Stainless Trucking	Antonio Berry	2934267	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	B	70	Listed	View
State To State Logistics	Decarl Sanders	3526016	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	B	70	Listed	View
Steele Logistics	Stephen L Steele Jr.	4193760	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	A	70	Listed	View
Top Quality Courier and Transportation Services	Brittoney Domminae Mizelle	4430122	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	—	70	Listed	View
Transatlantic Transportation	Marcos Santos	2812072	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	B	70	Listed	View
Triangle Mobile Storage & Moving	Lynn Yarboro	1696076	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	B	70	Listed	View
Trosa Moving	Michael Keene	675014	S	Not Confirmed	29	K	70	Listed	View
Truckin” Movers	Robin Kent	233952	S	Not Confirmed	43	E	70	Listed	View
Trustworthy Transport	Harold Jerome Brooks	4121932	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	—	70	Listed	View
Two Men and A Junk Truck of Raleigh-Durham	Leslie E Wilson Jr	4212434	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	C	70	Listed	View
Two Men and A Truck of Durham NC	Leslie E Wilson Jr	1274561	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	I	70	Listed	View
Virtues Moving	Richard Omega Lewis	3322012	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	A	70	Listed	View
Watson Secure Logistics	Raquim Dmar Watson	4135510	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	A	70	Listed	View
Williams Premier Transportation	Lamont Williams	4013614	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	B	70	Listed	View

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Durham moving resources

Use the city guide for relocation research, browse the editorial best-movers page, or return to the statewide directory.

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Questions about hiring movers in Durham

How do I verify who owns a moving company?

Compare the mover's advertised name with its legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT record, state registration, written estimate, and payment information. The names should make sense together before you hire the company.

What does an FMCSA safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating indicates that the carrier met applicable safety fitness standards when rated. Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings deserve closer review. Not Rated does not automatically mean unsafe; many carriers have not received a formal safety rating.

What authority status should a mover have?

An interstate household-goods mover should have the appropriate active operating authority for the service it is providing. Inactive, revoked, or out-of-service records are important warning signals that should be investigated before booking.

Why can a mover's legal name differ from its public name?

A moving company may advertise under a DBA or trade name while its licenses, insurance, contracts, and payment accounts use a separate legal entity. The relationship should be clearly disclosed and consistent.

How much do movers cost in Durham?

Pricing depends on home size, inventory, crew size, labor time, distance, access, packing, storage, move date, and specialty items. Compare detailed written estimates rather than choosing only by the lowest advertised price.

Do apartments and condos require a certificate of insurance?

Many managed buildings require a mover to provide a certificate of insurance before move-in or move-out day. Confirm the building's wording, coverage, and submission deadline directly with management.