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Bellhop Moving review (2026)

Daniel Novak, Federal Records Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byDaniel NovakFederal Records Researcher
Brittany Evans, Federal Records Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byBrittany EvansFederal Records Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Bellhop Moving is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 3296538 and MC 915972. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Bellhop Moving covers regional. A two-bedroom interstate move with Bellhop Moving is estimated at $500–$2,400, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Bellhop Moving is most relevant to tech-forward booking experience for local moves.

Key facts

USDOT number
3296538
MC / docket number
MC-1100675
FMCSA legal name
BELLHOPS MOVING LLC
DBA name
BELLHOP MOVING
Registration status
A
Registered cargo classes
General freight, Household goods
Carrier operation
Intrastate
Federal filing address
1500 Chestnut St Ste 106, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Power units
15
Drivers
24
MCS-150 filed
2024-07-23
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Coverage
Regional
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$500–$2,400
Services
Local, Long-distance, Packing
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-17
Verdict

Bellhop Moving

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Bellhop's online booking and transparent hourly pricing make it one of the more user-friendly local options. Moves are handled by W2 mover teams in 100+ cities across the South and Midwest.

Best for
Tech-forward booking experience for local moves
Main trade-off
Long-distance coverage is more limited than national van lines.

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Is Bellhop Moving a carrier or a broker?

Bellhop Moving operates as a booking marketplace rather than a household goods carrier, so the moving company assigned through Bellhop Moving performs the move under its own registration. Technology-platform mover that dispatches vetted local crews and drivers rather than operating a single in-house fleet everywhere.

What is Bellhop Moving's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Bellhop Moving is 3296538. The registration status of Bellhop Moving is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Who actually performs a move booked through Bellhop Moving?

Bellhop Moving dispatches vetted local crews and drivers rather than operating a single in-house fleet everywhere it works, so the people who load and move your belongings can belong to a separate business. Any federal registration that applies to that work belongs to the business performing it rather than to Bellhop Moving. Before booking, ask Bellhop Moving which company or crew is assigned to your job, get that company's legal name in writing, and confirm what protection covers your shipment on the day.

Is Bellhop Moving licensed to move within Tennessee?

Tennessee state pages point at two different agencies for a company moving household goods inside Tennessee, and BestMovers.info will not pick one for you until a Tennessee page settles it. Because Tennessee's own pages do not agree on which agency authorises movers, we do not state a requirement for Bellhop Moving here, and we have not verified its state authorisation. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is Bellhop Moving's USDOT number?

Bellhop Moving carries USDOT number 3296538 and docket number MC-1100675 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is BELLHOPS MOVING LLC. It also files under the trade name BELLHOP MOVING. The filed physical address is 1500 Chestnut St Ste 106, Chattanooga, TN 37408. The census entity status for Bellhop Moving is active. The registration covers intrastate operations. The census records the operation classification for Bellhop Moving as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3296538 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Bellhop Moving registered to carry household goods?

Bellhop Moving lists household goods among the cargo classifications on its federal census record, alongside General freight. A cargo classification records what the company registered on its MCS-150 form. It is not the same thing as active household goods operating authority, which is held on a separate federal licensing and insurance record and has to be checked there.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3296538 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Bellhop Moving's fleet?

Bellhop Moving reports 15 power units and 24 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Bellhop Moving last updated that federal registration on July 23, 2024, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3296538 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Bellhop Moving have a federal safety rating?

Bellhop Moving has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about Bellhop Moving. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3296538 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Bellhop Moving authorised to move household goods?

Bellhop Moving does not hold active household goods authority on its federal licensing record. The licensing file shows authority for Bellhop Moving in other categories rather than in household goods. This is a statement about the federal licence only. It does not describe intrastate work, which states license separately, and it does not describe any company that Bellhop Moving may work with.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of August 13, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Bellhop Moving?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3296538 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-17

Bellhop Moving in one paragraph

Bellhop Moving has been operating since 2011 (about 15 years), runs out of Chattanooga, TN, and covers regional. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 3296538 and MC 915972. Bellhop's online booking and transparent hourly pricing make it one of the more user-friendly local options. Moves are handled by W2 mover teams in 100+ cities across the South and Midwest.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Bellhop Moving quotes generally land in the $500–$2,400 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $1,450. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Bellhop Moving is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

Tech-forward booking experience for local moves. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Bellhop Moving. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Bellhop Moving. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Bellhop Moving vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Bellhop Moving2011$500–$2,400
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Bellhop Moving, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Brittany Evans182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bellhop Moving licensed and insured?
Bellhop Moving operates under USDOT 3296538 and MC 915972. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Bellhop Moving cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Bellhop Moving is typically estimated at $500–$2,400. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Bellhop Moving offer binding estimates?
Bellhop Moving offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Bellhop Moving include?
Bellhop Moving offers local, long-distance, packing. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Bellhop Moving operate?
Bellhop Moving covers regional and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, where it has been based since 2011.
Who is Bellhop Moving best suited to?
Bellhop Moving suits tech-forward booking experience for local moves. The main trade-off to plan around: Long-distance coverage is more limited than national van lines. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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