By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 5, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
Elkins 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.
Let's see how many people move within West Virginia versus those who moved from Mountain State to another state.
Statistics show that much more West Virginians have opted to move out of their state (interstate moving: 82%) than to move within the state of West Virginia (local moving: 18%).
Moving to another state always require more efforts to plan and organize the interstate move properly. Finding a good cross-country mover is a must-do task because a self-move over great distances can be too risky and dangerous. Next come the moving preparations where a detailed moving checklist is what will guide you all the way to a successful house move.
The Public Service Commission is the agency that regulates and oversees household goods carriers in the state. Pursuing excellence through quality, the Commission promotes and supports safe environment for transportation and strives to balance the public’s and the utilities’ interests. You can confirm that your movers are authorized to provide a moving service in WV on the Commission’s web here.
Agency: Public Service Commission
Address: 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (800) 642-8544
Website: www.psc.state.wv.us
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in WV?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Mount Crawford, Cumberland and Waynesboro can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Elkins, WV sorted by distance:
Here is how to make a stress-free interstate move.
You are moving accross the street and you need help - read more.
All you need to know when moving locally - preparation, costs, packing, etc.
A complete breakdown of all expenses connected with moving.
