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Memphis Movers

Compare moving companies serving Memphis, TN 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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Helpful move-in resources

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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 →

Local moving overview

Planning a move in Memphis

Moving within Memphis or relocating to Tennessee 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.

Nearby areas commonly served

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Popular moving routes

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Moving cost planning

What affects moving costs in Memphis?

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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Transparency snapshots

These cards highlight company identity and current trust signals. A missing value means the information has not yet been confirmed in the listing—not that the company necessarily lacks it.

Confirm the company identity

Compare the advertised company name with the legal business name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and company address.

Check safety and authority

Pay close attention to Unsatisfactory or Conditional safety ratings and to inactive, revoked, or out-of-service authority.

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Use each mover profile for additional company details, red flags, service information, insurance notes, and source context.

Need help planning your Memphis move?

Research the company first, then compare written estimates and confirm exactly which legal entity will perform the move.

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Memphis, TN

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
Active Transfer Co Inc William A Watkins 1204530 Not Rated Not Confirmed 22 2 70 Listed View
Allstar Moving & Delivery Jonathan Drew Guffey 3284711 Not Rated Not Confirmed 7 1 70 Listed View
Ampm Movers Jacquelyn A Westergaard 1722077 Not Rated Not Confirmed 18 1 70 Listed View
Armstrong Relocation Company Not confirmed 525 S Not Confirmed 52 2 70 Listed View
Big League Movers Inc Steven Reed 1999318 Not Rated Not Confirmed 16 20 70 Listed View
Big River Moving Kishmar Romaro Kibble Sr. 4236560 Not Rated Not Confirmed 2 1 70 Listed View
Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc Jay Cooper 501893 Not Rated Not Confirmed 34 13 70 Listed View
Cord Moving – Memphis Stephen G Ryan 1571434 Not Rated Not Confirmed 20 8 70 Listed View
Ewing Moving Service Inc Charles Ewing 435272 S Not Confirmed 35 11 70 Listed View
Grady’S Moving Services Mervin Grady 1566617 Not Rated Not Confirmed 20 2 70 Listed View
Guardian Moving Systems Inc Owen Vance 534684 Not Rated Not Confirmed 33 17 70 Listed View
Keep It Moving LLC Kevin White 2261027 Not Rated Not Confirmed 14 1 70 Listed View
Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc Mitzi Lyne / Rodney Hollingsworth 296790 Not Rated Not Confirmed 39 20 70 Listed View
Metro Movers Chris Edens 4436672 Not Rated Not Confirmed 1 2 70 Listed View
Smiley’S Professional Moving Company Austin Smiley 4564345 Not Rated Not Confirmed — 1 70 Listed View
Tennessee Moving and Storage Scott T. Adams 1429864 Not Rated Not Confirmed 21 6 70 Listed View

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Memphis moving resources

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

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

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People Also Ask

Questions about hiring movers in Memphis

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 Memphis?

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.