By Pamela Smith

Updated: Jan 7, 2026

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396 movers in Gaines

Aloha Moving and Storage LLC

(0)
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Frederick Moving Company

(0)
Based in Frederick, Maryland

Blue Sky Van Lines

(18)
Based in Reisterstown, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 21 2018 by Leonard Rogers

"Talk about bait and switch. So I got a quote from them for a move from California to Florida pan handle. Got a 2500 dollar quote with 200 dollar law enforcement discount. Was happy no problem. Day of move movers are late by 3 hours in a pensky no ..."

Mooney's Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Warminster, Pennsylvania

Top Moving and Storage LLC

(0)
Based in Woodbine, Maryland

Centurion Movers LLC

(4)
Based in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 06 2025 by Christine Kiely

"I've moved many, many times, mostly across states, and Centurion was the worst moving company I've ever hired. At first, they seemed very professional. But my first clue should have been that the quote was too high - they were charging me for two ..."

Witty Movers and Delivery

(13)
Based in North East, Maryland
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 12 2023 by Danny B

"Run…just RUN from these LYING FRAUDS! We literally experienced everything all these reviews of 1 star shared. Negative 5 stars will suffice. However, I did not see mention of all belongings being stored in a rat den that would become smothered in ..."

B&N Piano Sales and Service

(0)
Based in Aston, Pennsylvania

Heritage Moving Systems Inc

(0)
Based in Aston, Pennsylvania

Atelier Art Services

(0)
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Who regulates Gaines interstate movers?

Gaines 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 Gaines

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

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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