Last updated: September 2026 · Kingsport experience ranking

Best Movers in Kingsport, TN (2026 Ranking)

Verdict

Trent Relocation is our top recommended moving company in Kingsport.

Key takeaways

  • • Trent Relocation is our overall pick for Kingsport.
  • • TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities is the TMAT Tri-Cities Wallace Alley option.
  • • These rankings are unbiased and not paid promotions.
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Kingsport, TN mover ranking

Rank, experience score, and Google listing at a glance. The price column is one published figure from that company compared with others on this ranked list — not a citywide average.

Rank Company Experience score Google Price Quote
#1 Trent Relocation 7.40/10 5.0 (386) — Get quote
#2 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities 6.80/10 4.6 (34) — Get quote
#3 6th Man Movers 6.00/10 4.9 (2,764) — Get quote
#4 Still Transfer Company 5.60/10 4.6 (49) — Get quote
#5 All My Sons of Murfreesboro 5.20/10 4.5 (1,876) — Get quote
#6 All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville 5.00/10 4.5 (3,552) — Get quote

Published rate versus others on this ranked list (same unit: hourly or job total). Not a citywide average.

How we rank movers

Our top recommendations

Top pick

Trent Relocation

Trent Moreland Dr locals

7.40/10

Runner-up

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities

TMAT Tri-Cities Wallace Alley

6.80/10

Also great

6th Man Movers

6th Man Nashville metro

6.00/10

Shortlist first. Open "Why this score" for licenses, NAP notes, sources, and which bars are inferred.

#1 · 7.40/10

Trent Relocation

Google 5.0 (386)

Care 8.0
On time 6.0
Quote matched 8.0
Friendly 9.0
Easy to reach 6.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area local move where Trent Relocation's Maps book (5.0 from 386) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter — our pick.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 5.0 from 386 Google reviews. Praise: NEW 3 day move. The crews were very professional, on time and worked extremely hard. The best I’ve used! Price assessment Great price Price $5,000+ Services Int Watch: Histogram 3 one-star of 386. I spoke to Connor who said he was the owner. He asked me to send him a…

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Why this score
Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award seal

2026 award

Best Moving Companies in America Award

Trent Relocation is the 2026 Kingsport winner of the Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award.

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948 Moreland Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: TRENT RELOCATION LLC
  • • USDOT 3726436 / MC-1313723; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 948 MORELAND DR KINGSPORT, TN 37664
  • • Phone (423) 209-0035

#2 · 6.80/10

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities

Google 4.6 (34)

Care 5.0
On time 5.0
Quote matched 8.0
Friendly 8.0
Easy to reach 8.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area local move where TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities's Maps book (4.6 from 34) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter — know the sample is thin (n=34).

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You need a large-n Google book (this card is thin at n=34).

Customers said. Customers: 4.6 from 34 Google reviews. Praise: Used them to haul a couple pieces of furniture from The Pinnacle in Bristol, TN to Jonesborough. Used them to haul a couple pieces of furniture from The Pinnacle in Bristol, TN to Jonesborough. Due to a mistake on my part they ha

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Why this score

10368 Wallace Alley St Ste 3, Kingsport, TN 37663

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: THE APODACA GROUP MOVING & STORAGE; DBA TWO MEN AND A TRUCK TRI-CITIES
  • • USDOT 4231183 / MC-1636986; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 10368 WALLACE ALLEY ST STE 3 KINGSPORT, TN 37663
  • • Phone (423) 225-5531

#3 · 6.00/10

6th Man Movers

Google 4.9 (2,764)

Care 3.0
On time 3.0
Quote matched 8.0
Friendly 9.0
Easy to reach 7.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area move where 6th Man Movers' Maps book (4.9 from 2,764) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter. Confirm they will crew your Kingsport / Tri-Cities addresses — this pin is Middle Tennessee.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You will only hire a Kingsport city-limits storefront and will not consider a Nashville physical.

Customers said. Customers: 4.9 from 2,764 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Such a great moving experience! Very knowledgeable about furniture, kind and hard working. I’m sharing this to warn others about the lack of professionalism I experienced with 6 Man Moving. It was clear from the start th

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2609 Cruzen St, Nashville, TN 37211

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: SIXTH MAN MOVERS INC
  • • USDOT 2315850 / MC-853001; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 2609 CRUZEN STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37211
  • • Phone (615) 257-3275
  • • Nashville metro pin — disclose; nashville is an allowed nearby slug.

#4 · 5.60/10

Still Transfer Company

Google 4.6 (49)

Care 2.0
On time 4.0
Quote matched 7.0
Friendly 8.0
Easy to reach 7.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area local move where Still Transfer Company's Maps book (4.6 from 49) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter — know the sample is thin (n=49).

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You need a large-n Google book (this card is thin at n=49).

Customers said. Customers: 4.6 from 49 Google reviews. Praise: We had a wonderful experience with Still Transfer who moved my parents from Tennessee to Oklahoma. I do not recommend using this moving co. I had 2 tvs broke during the move. Due to their policy of us boxing up our TV instead of th

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Why this score

632 Boone St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: STILL TRANSFER COMPANY INC
  • • USDOT 41183 / MC-2630; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 632 BOONE ST KINGSPORT, TN 37660-4414
  • • Phone (423) 245-4000

#5 · 5.20/10

All My Sons of Murfreesboro

Google 4.5 (1,876)

Care 2.0
On time 3.0
Quote matched 8.0
Friendly 6.0
Easy to reach 7.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area move where All My Sons of Murfreesboro's Maps book (4.5 from 1,876) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter. Confirm they will crew your Kingsport / Tri-Cities addresses — this pin is Middle Tennessee.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You will only hire a Kingsport city-limits storefront and will not consider a Murfreesboro physical.

Customers said. Customers: 4.5 from 1,876 Google reviews. Praise: NEW I recently used All My Sons Moving for my move on Monday morning\. ⭐️ 1 Star – Extremely Disappointed I had a very frustrating experience with All My Sons Moving Company and would not recommend t

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Why this score

708 Captain Joe Fulghum Dr, B, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: ALL MY SONS OF MURFEESBORO LLC
  • • USDOT 2592933 / MC-909721; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 708 CAPTAIN JOE FULGHAM DR STE B MURFREESBORO, TN 37129
  • • Phone (615) 640-1426
  • • Murfreesboro pin — disclose; murfreesboro is an allowed nearby slug.

#6 · 5.00/10

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville

Google 4.5 (3,552)

Care 1.0
On time 4.0
Quote matched 6.0
Friendly 7.0
Easy to reach 7.0

Who it's for. You want a Kingsport-area move where All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville's Maps book (4.5 from 3,552) and SAFER ACTIVE HHG matter. Confirm they will crew your Kingsport / Tri-Cities addresses — this pin is Middle Tennessee.

Skip if. You need a locked public hourly menu before you call. For in-state Tennessee household-goods jobs the mover needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — TNTAP is carrier login, not a public search. Ask the company to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not treat USDOT, IRP, IFTA, or a city business license as that authority. TN Intrastate Authority is not publicly verified on this page — ask to see it; do not claim TN-licensed verified. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You will only hire a Kingsport city-limits storefront and will not consider a Nashville physical.

Customers said. Customers: 4.5 from 3,552 Google reviews. Praise: NEW On time. $700 to move an entire 1Bedroom apartment Services Local moving Watch: Histogram 385 one-star of 3552. ***ironic that you can respond to my review, but not respond to emails or pay the settlement you owe us. Unbelievable.*** Do not

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2709 Locust St, Nashville, TN 37207

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF NASHVILLE LLC
  • • USDOT 825563 / MC-388329; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. TN DOR Intrastate Authority: unknown (no public roster / TNTAP login-walled) — not a fail.
  • • SAFER physical: 2709 LOCUST STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37207
  • • Phone (615) 205-9240
  • • Nashville metro pin — disclose; nashville is an allowed nearby slug.

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Use this ranking to choose a shortlist, then compare written estimates for your date, inventory, access, and service needs.

Give every company the same addresses, inventory, stairs, elevator, parking, and date. Tennessee in-state for-hire household-goods work needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods) — not IRP, not IFTA, not USDOT-only. TNTAP is carrier login; there is no public Intrastate Authority roster. Ask to see Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not claim TN-licensed verified from this page alone. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER / Protect Your Move. Nearby ONLY: knoxville, chattanooga, nashville, murfreesboro, clarksville. Never Johnson City/Bristol as nearby slugs (pins may be disclosed in prose).

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Also compared (not scored in the top 6)

Other Kingsport-area household-goods names checked. Not ranked here — get a written estimate if you still want a quote from any of them. Ranked #1 is Trent Relocation (our pick / award; overall 7.4).

Company Why it is not in the scored six
Bellhop (BELLHOP INC) SAFER fail: USDOT 2878240 / MC-965964 broker of household goods / property (1500 CHESTNUT ST STE 106 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402). Marketplace model; not scored as an HHG van carrier. TN Intrastate Authority also unverified. Do not blend other Bellhop carrier entities. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for kingsport.
Bennett's Moving Services (BMS ENTERPRISES LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 2917922. Checked; also-compared.
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Johnson City (ALWAYS EPHESIANS 5 INC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 4085137. Checked; also-compared.
A.M.P.M. Movers (Morristown) (V P INVESTMENTS INC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 897422. Checked; also-compared.
Fox Moving & Storage of East Tennessee (FOX MOVING AND STORAGE OF EAST TENNESSEE LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 2500143. Checked; also-compared.
Gouffon Moving & Storage (GOUFFON MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY INC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 553340. Checked; also-compared.
All My Sons Moving & Storage of Knoxville (ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF KNOXVILLE LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 2087637. Checked; also-compared.
Armstrong Relocation (Knoxville) (ARMSTRONG RELOCATION COMPANY LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 1106735. Checked; also-compared.
Mitchell Moving (MITCHELL MOVING LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 3129249. Checked; also-compared.
865 Movers (865 MOVERS LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 4519566. Checked; also-compared.
Marble City Moves (MARBLE CITY MOVES LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 4302922. Checked; also-compared.
Petes Men on a Move (PETES MEN ON A MOVE INC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 2965137. Checked; also-compared.
Fox Moving & Storage Greater Chattanooga (FOX MOVING AND STORAGE OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA LLC) Could-not-open / no bars / pinMatch false: USDOT 3910564. Checked; also-compared.
Other unscored Maps listings checked Also checked without opened Maps bars: Good Guys Moving & Delivery (Chattanooga) (USDOT 2343027); All My Sons of Chattanooga (USDOT 3786591); All Out Moving & Storage (USDOT 3241000); River City Movers (USDOT 1607346).
SAFER Operating Authority NOT AUTHORIZED (interstate note) Also checked Intrastate-only / NOT AUTHORIZED interstate names (do not rank as interstate HHG without re-check): AARON TANKERSLEY USDOT 4511793; THE KNOXVILLE MOVING COMPANY LLC USDOT 4275217; BROOKS LEGACY MOVING LLC USDOT 4483948; WILSON'S LLC USDOT 4514671; HIBBS HAULING AND MOVING LLC USDOT 4406651; HARDY JOS LLC USDOT 4496013. TN Intrastate Authority still unknown for each.

Tennessee in-state for-hire household-goods work needs Tennessee Department of Revenue Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo category for household goods). TNTAP is carrier login — not a public authority search. No public TN Intrastate Authority roster was found — ask the mover to show Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Do not claim a mover is TN-licensed verified from this page alone. IRP / IFTA / USDOT-only / city business license is not the gate. Interstate: FMCSA Protect Your Move and SAFER ACTIVE Motor Carrier of Household Goods. Nearby ONLY: knoxville, chattanooga, nashville, murfreesboro, clarksville. Never Johnson City/Bristol as nearby slugs (pins may be disclosed in prose).

How we ranked these movers

Licenses are a pass/fail gate. Customer experience is the score: five bars for care, on time, quote matched, friendly, and easy to reach. The award follows this ranking and cannot be bought.

The award follows the Kingsport ranking. SAFER active Motor Carrier of Household Goods authority is a federal gate; Tennessee DOR Intrastate Authority is the real in-state rule but there is no public roster (TNTAP login-walled) — status unknown, not fail, never marked pass. Rank is the mean of five Google Maps experience bars among pin-matched SAFER HHG cards. Trent Relocation leads at overall 7.4 and is our pick / award winner. Stars are the HQ listing. Companies cannot buy it.

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Source notes

Licenses: SAFER active Motor Carrier of Household Goods is the federal gate used for ranking. Tennessee in-state HHG needs TDOR Intrastate Authority (Form H cargo for household goods); there is no public Intrastate Authority roster (TNTAP login-walled), so TN status is unknown — not a fail, never marked pass, likelyGate stay unknown. Rank is the mean of five Maps experience bars (care, onTime, quoteMatched, friendly, easyToReach), each 0–10, among pin-matched SAFER HHG cards (overall desc; tie-break higher Google review count). Google stars and review counts are copied from Maps panels (2026-09-15). The 1–5 score cards are not the rank; rank is experience.overall. Companies cannot buy a rank. Trent Relocation is our pick / award at overall 7.4. Do not claim TN-licensed verified.

Tennessee regulator: Tennessee Department of Revenue, Motor Carrier unit — Intrastate Authority. Page https://www.tn.gov/revenue/motor-carrier/intrastate-authority.html. How to apply https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360060995211-MC-Intrastate-2-How-to-Apply. TNTAP https://tntap.tn.gov/eservices/_/ is carrier login, not a public search. Form E BIPD; Form H Uniform Motor Carrier Cargo Certificate required for household goods. Consumer/safety rules: Tenn. 1340-06-01 (estimates, weights, bills of lading, claims). Interstate: FMCSA Protect Your Move and SAFER.

Nearby MCHQ city pages are slug-only: knoxville, chattanooga, nashville, murfreesboro, clarksville. Never Johnson City/Bristol as nearby slugs (pins may be disclosed in prose).

Additional sources

Best Movers in Kingsport, TN (2026 Ranking) FAQs

Who is the best mover in Kingsport, TN?
Trent Relocation (TRENT RELOCATION LLC) is our pick: 5.0 from 386 Google reviews at 948 Moreland Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, overall 7.4/10, USDOT 3726436 / MC-1313723. TN Intrastate Authority not publicly verified. Compare a written estimate with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Tri-Cities (6.8) and 6th Man Movers (6.0). For in-state Tennessee jobs ask to see Intrastate Authority evidence / Form H.
How does Moving Company HQ rank Kingsport movers?
SAFER active Motor Carrier of Household Goods authority is a federal gate; the Maps pin must match that legal name. Tennessee DOR Intrastate Authority is the in-state rule but there is no public roster (TNTAP login-walled) — unknown, not fail, never marked pass. Rank is the mean of five Google Maps bars: care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, easy-to-reach; ties break to higher review count. Trent Relocation is our pick / award at overall 7.4. The 1–5 cards are not the rank. Companies cannot buy a rank.
Do I need a Tennessee Intrastate Authority to hire a local mover?
The mover does for in-state Tennessee for-hire household-goods work. Intrastate Authority from Tennessee Department of Revenue (Form H cargo for household goods) is required. An IRP plate or USDOT number is not that authority. There is no public authority list — ask to see Intrastate Authority evidence and Form H; confirm via TNTAP / TDOR. Re-check SAFER for interstate jobs.
Which nearby cities have MCHQ pages from Kingsport?
Nearby MCHQ Tennessee city slugs for this page are only: knoxville, chattanooga, nashville, murfreesboro, clarksville. Never Johnson City/Bristol as nearby slugs (pins may be disclosed in prose).