By Vince Sanders

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

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83 movers in Portland

Culmer Moving

(2)
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 17 2020 by Becky Trimpey

"They were 5 hours late, damaged several items including expensive furniture and are now non-responsive to calls and emails. Avoid this moving company!!"

Lytle's Transfer & Storage

(2)
Based in Tipton, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Sep, 11 2017 by Mikira

"80-90% of our furniture was dinged scratched or outright broken in some way. Rather than packing dressers with clothing inside, they packed all items in oversized boxes - despite the fact that we asked outright if they were going to move them with..."

Dussault Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Lakewood, Ohio

Kissel Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Appalachian Movers

(2)
Based in State College, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 3/5 stars on Dec, 19 2024 by Theresa Brown

"If you have a relatively small to medium, fairly local move Tom and his crew are probably okay or better for your needs. If you have a larger home they don't handle it well. I have computer wires in different, improperly marked boxes (thus no of..."

Movin Murdy

(0)
Based in North Versailles, Pennsylvania

Don Farr Moving & Storage

(37)
Based in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 05 2024 by Mike Baglio

"Don Farr Movers stole an entire weight stack from an exercise machine plus additional exercise equipment during a one day move. To add insult to injury their missing items claim policy paid us only a few dozen dollars to what ended up costing us s..."

B2B Moving Company

(0)
Based in Uniontown, Ohio

Letz Get Moving

(1)
Based in Akron, Ohio
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 10 2020 by Khalil Diab

"One of the worst companies I have worked with. Very unprofessional. Not well staffed. They dumped our stuff and left without opening or assembling any of the furniture although the contract stated that."

ASAP Moving and Hauling LLC

(0)
Based in Avon Lake, Ohio
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Who regulates Portland interstate movers?

Portland 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 New York

Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.

Moved Within NY
31%
Moved out of NY
69%

It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.

There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.

Who regulates New York local movers

Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.

Agency: New York State Department of Transportation
Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232
Phone: (518) 457-6195
Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov

What do people move within New York?

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

Studio (11%)
1 Bedroom (33%)
2 Bedroom (18%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (4%)

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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 New York movers near Portland

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Dunkirk, Randolph and Hamburg can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Portland, NY sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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