By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Sep 1, 2025

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166 movers in Athens

Best Movers of America

(19)
Based in Nashville, Tennessee
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 03 2020 by Peggy Anderson

"I have lived through five professional moves in my career. This one was from Georgia to Florida. They picked up (& packed) my belongings on June 10. They cracked my 54” TV, the severely dented the dresser in an expensive bedroom suite, broke my se..."

Social Moving Group

(41)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Dec, 08 2020 by Molly Peled

"I am so happy I used Social moving group. They were fast. clean and professional. I definitely will use them again and recommend them to all my friends and family."

Southeast Van Lines Inc

(14)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Mar, 10 2025 by Madison Voyda

"I had an excellent experience with Pierre, Craig, and Levi from Southeast Van Lines! They were incredibly professional, efficient, and friendly from start to finish. They arrived on time, handled all of my belongings with care, and made the entire..."

US Express Relocation

(100)
Based in Norcross, Georgia
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 28 2023 by Paula Duvall

"Do NOT trust this company! They work as partners but steal your money for nothing! They give you a quote take your license then charge your bank over $900 plus for nothing! BEWARE prey on elderly! They quoted me $1400.00 on phone ask for 300.00..."

Dixie Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Huntsville, Alabama

Styles Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Florence, Alabama

Fast Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Estill Springs, Tennessee

Christopher's Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Red Bay, Alabama

Big Heart Moving Company

(0)
Based in Fairview, Tennessee

A First Choice Movers

(2)
Based in La Vergne, Tennessee
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 05 2013 by Aldo Fenice

"I arranged to have my home and another person's home moved on one day (same day).  These movers talked a good game on the phone then COMPLETELY BLEW BOTH OF US OFF!!  Didn't show up, didn't call to say why, didn't take my calls after, no explanati..."
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Who regulates Athens interstate movers?

Athens 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 Alabama

Let's see how many people move within Alabama versus those who moved from Heart of Dixie to another state.

Moved Within AL
44%
Moved out of AL
56%

The intrastate moves (44%) and interstate moves (56%) originating in the state of Alabama come relatively close with a difference of around 10%.

Planning and organizing a cross-country move is considered to be more challenging than preparing for a local move. And yet, that fact has not affected the distribution between local and long-distance moves as more Alabamians have chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates Alabama local movers

Alabama moving companies are required to have an APSC registration number to operate legitimately.

Agency: Public Service Commission, Transportation Division
Address: 100 N Union St, RSA Union, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 242-5980
Website: http://www.psc.alabama.gov/

The Alabama Public Service Commission ensures a regulatory balance between companies and consumers in order to sustain consumers with safe and reliable services.

What do people move within Alabama?

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

Studio (3%)
1 Bedroom (14%)
2 Bedroom (29%)
3 Bedroom (31%)
4 Bedroom (12%)

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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 Alabama movers near Athens

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Mooresville, Huntsville and Florence can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Athens, AL 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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