How do I compare movers in Portland, OR?

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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Portland Movers

Compare moving companies serving Portland, OR 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 Portland

Moving within Portland or relocating to Oregon 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 Portland?

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 Portland, OR

Owner / PrincipalScotty Joseph Larkin Jr. DOT4540759 Years— SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks—

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Portland, OR

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
2 Brothers Moving and Delivery	Adam Sweet	1868631	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	17	4	70	Listed	View
A-1 Premium Moving	Shaun Gomness	2033832	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	12	70	Listed	View
A2B Moving and Furniture Delivery	Nicholas Parlier	2129676	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View
ABC Moving and Cleaning	Cristian Andres Veliz Carvallo	4427144	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
ADF Moving and Hauling	Ibrahim Jozin	1614367	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	19	1	70	Listed	View
Alexander’S Moving and Storage	Not confirmed	744184	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	11	70	Listed	View
All America Moving	Charity Olson	880787	Conditional	Not Confirmed	26	6	55	Listed	View
All Service Moving	Jeffrey Grabeel	1863079	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	17	100	70	Listed	View
All Service Moving, Portland	Jeffrey Grabeel	9635147	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	2	70	Listed	View
American Relocation Managers	Not confirmed	777425	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	27	2	70	Listed	View
Bridgetown Moving and Storage	Timothy Roberts	2318726	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	11	70	Listed	View
Casey’s Movers	Casey Aaron Nack	3493587	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	2	70	Listed	View
CBC Moving	Cesar Bermudez	1598972	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	19	4	70	Listed	View
Comfort Moving	Alexander Robert Miller	4332715	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Cosmonaut Movers	Michael Lind	2781100	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	1	70	Listed	View
Elite Moving	Sunni Roebke	4092886	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Fisher Moving	Anthony R. Fisher	970193	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	24	1	70	Listed	View
Forest Moving and More	Ulises Poot Cobos	3838066	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	3	70	Listed	View
Goat Movers	Aidos Yerbolayev	4232069	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	2	70	Listed	View
J and M Moving	Mallori E Bain	2174982	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	1	70	Listed	View
John Frank Moving Company Portland	Maksym Boiko	4415288	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
Kyle Graziani	Kyle Graziani	2554908	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	4	70	Listed	View
Master Movers Moving and Storage	Karen Rivelli	1033693	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	24	2	70	Listed	View
Michael Barron Moving	Michael Barron	3102793	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Moving and Labor Service	Ernest L Dean	2351317	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	3	70	Listed	View
Moving Out PNW	Erskine Wells	4511862	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Pride	Aziz Umarov	4338058	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Northwest Moving and Storage	Not confirmed	758906	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	5	70	Listed	View
Nova Relocation	Jennifer Gwinn	3269937	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	2	70	Listed	View
O’Neill Transfer and Storage	Bradley Boland Sr	103317	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	52	8	70	Listed	View
Pacific Northwest Moving and Storage Company	Roger Campbell	1031849	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	24	1	70	Listed	View
PDX Moving Help	Donavan Duncan	2271659	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	1	70	Listed	View
Pegasus Moving and Cleaning	Bradley Powell	3283975	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	2	70	Listed	View
Pegasus Moving and Cleaning Services	Bradley William Powell	3033293	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	2	70	Listed	View
Portland Movers Co	Christian D. Kofi	2366489	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	3	70	Listed	View
Precision Relocation Services	Nicholas Fulmor	2949578	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	3	70	Listed	View
Relocation Expert Services	Ryland Kemp Timothy	3987946	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Royal Moving Services	Vladislav Iglin	3617767	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	3	70	Listed	View
Swartz Moving and Storage Co	Not confirmed	2211677	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	—	70	Listed	View
The Mover Company	Lewis Van Diggelen	4493544	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Three Star Moving	Juan P Portugal Contreras	2273603	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	2	70	Listed	View
Vons Moving and Hauling	Devonne Graves	2793658	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	1	70	Listed	View
We Do It Moving	Scotty Joseph Larkin Jr.	4540759	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	—	70	Listed	View
Willamette Valley Moving	Roger Campbell	945885	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	25	10	70	Listed	View

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Portland moving resources

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

Moving to PortlandNeighborhoods, weather, housing, employment, and local resources. Best movers in PortlandEditorial recommendations and reviewed company options. Oregon moversBrowse moving companies and city directories across the state.

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Questions about hiring movers in Portland

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 Portland?

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.