By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Sep 1, 2025

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353 movers in Altoona

Two Marines Moving

(8)
Based in Alexandria, Virginia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 15 2023 by Heather Mishler

"Wish I could give zero stars. During our move we had damage to our previous home as well as several items… including beds that were incorrectly taken apart and put back together. One collapsed on the first night! I even paid for the additional in..."

Wilson & Wilson Logistics

(1)
Based in Millersville, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Mar, 20 2021 by Ma Kobe

"This is someone my business used on a regular basis. So I really was surprised how this played out. Poor communication. Did not communicate how much deposit was or how to pay. Insisted on cash app, but didn’t provide his user information. Unprof..."

Pro 100 Movers

(0)
Based in Springfield, Virginia

Fairfax Transfer and Storage

(0)
Based in Alexandria, Virginia

Viceroy Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Alexandria, Virginia

Johnson Moving and Storage

(2)
Based in Washington, Washington DC
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 09 2019 by Eve Schoepf

"This company destroyed my sofas. Chairs, hot tub And much more . They demanded extra money before they would deliver my furniture. On the First load half my furnishings were missing . I called the police to try to get the demanded money back A..."

Tri-State Moving, Inc.

(0)
Based in Oxford, Pennsylvania

All In 1 Stop LLC

(0)
Based in Hyattsville, Maryland

Global Moving Systems

(0)
Based in Springfield, Virginia

Great Moving and Packing

(12)
Based in Elmira, New York
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 30 2020 by Kathy Lott

"ALERT! BE AWARE! GREAT MOVING has scammed me out of $1,800 in bogus fees. I used them to move from MD to MI. They picked up 3/23/20 in MD. Date of delivery 4/28/20 to MI. When my stuff was en route they called to say the 53' semi could not acce..."
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Who regulates Altoona interstate movers?

Altoona moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Pennsylvania

Let's see how many people move within Pennsylvania versus those who moved from Keystone State to another state.

Moved Within PA
27%
Moved out of PA
73%

From a statistical point of view, 27% of all moves in Pennsylvania have been local while 73% of them have been interstate ones – that is, to another U.S. state.

It looks like the majority of Pennsylvanians have moved out of Philadelphia or another big city in the state in search of a better home, a better job, or a better life in general. It’s important to remember that any cross-country move should begin with accurate moving cost estimation performed after an in-home survey.

Who regulates Pennsylvania local movers

The Public Utility Commission is the authority that regulates the moving companies in Pennsylvania. According to PA Public Utility Commission, household carriers have to comply with certain safety and insurance rules in order to acquire the proper license. Here is a list of Pennsylvania registered companies. Here is some more information when hiring a Pennsylvanian household goods mover.

Agency: Public Utility Commission
Address: 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0211
Phone: (800) 692-7380
Website: http://www.puc.state.pa.us

What do people move within Pennsylvania?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in PA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (24%)
2 Bedroom (24%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (8%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Pennsylvania movers near Altoona

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Tipton, State College and Anita can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Altoona, PA sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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