Priestley & Sons Moving review (2026)

Researched and written byRyan MitchellMoving Company Researcher

Reviewed byAmanda BrooksSenior Editorial Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companies Editorial standards

Priestley & Sons Moving is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 103323. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Gresham, OR, Priestley & Sons Moving covers regional. A two-bedroom interstate move with Priestley & Sons Moving is estimated at $900–$3,400, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Priestley & Sons Moving is most relevant to east portland and gresham household moves booked directly with a single-registrant family carrier rather than through a broker.

Key facts

USDOT number: 103323
FMCSA legal name: PRIESTLEY & SONS MOVING INC
Carrier operation: Interstate
Federal filing address: Gresham, OR
Founded: 1929
Headquarters: Gresham, OR
Coverage: Regional
2-bedroom interstate estimate: $900–$3,400
Services: Local, Long-distance, Packing, Storage
Data as of: 2026-08-16
Last verified: 2026-08-18

Verdict

Priestley & Sons Moving

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Priestley & Sons Moving files from Gresham, Oregon as a single federal registrant, with no separate corporate parent, no franchise network and no sibling registrations located in the records reviewed. Fleet and driver counts published here are taken from the controlling federal snapshot for this registration and from nothing else: third-party aggregators publish differing counts, and where they disagree with the federal file they are not used. No federal safety rating is on file, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. The company states first-party that it was founded in 1929.

Best for: East Portland and Gresham household moves booked directly with a single-registrant family carrier rather than through a broker
Main trade-off: The company is a single small registrant with a modest reported fleet, so scheduling flexibility in peak season is narrower than at a large agency network.

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What is Priestley & Sons Moving's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Priestley & Sons Moving is 103323. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-16.

Is Priestley & Sons Moving licensed to move within Oregon?

For a move that stays inside Oregon, movers are authorised by Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division, part of the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the authorisation is called Oregon Intrastate Certificate to Transport Household Goods. A consumer can check an individual mover in the agency's own Oregon household goods authorized movers list. We have not verified Priestley & Sons Moving's Oregon authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

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What is Priestley & Sons Moving's USDOT number?

Priestley & Sons Moving carries USDOT number 103323 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is PRIESTLEY & SONS MOVING INC. The filed physical address is Gresham, OR. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Priestley & Sons Moving as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 103323 · Data as of August 16, 2026

Does Priestley & Sons Moving have a federal safety rating?

Priestley & Sons 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 Priestley & Sons 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 103323 · Data as of August 16, 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 Priestley & Sons Moving?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 103323 · Data as of 2026-08-16 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Priestley & Sons Moving in one paragraph

Priestley & Sons Moving has been operating since 1929 (about 97 years), runs out of Gresham, OR, and covers regional. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 103323. Priestley & Sons Moving files from Gresham, Oregon as a single federal registrant, with no separate corporate parent, no franchise network and no sibling registrations located in the records reviewed. Fleet and driver counts published here are taken from the controlling federal snapshot for this registration and from nothing else: third-party aggregators publish differing counts, and where they disagree with the federal file they are not used. No federal safety rating is on file, which is neither a positive nor a negative signal. The company states first-party that it was founded in 1929.

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, Priestley & Sons Moving quotes generally land in the $900–$3,400 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $2,150. 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 Priestley & Sons 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

East Portland and Gresham household moves booked directly with a single-registrant family carrier rather than through a broker. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Priestley & Sons 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 Priestley & Sons 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.

Carrier	Founded	2BR price range
Priestley & Sons Moving	1929	$900–$3,400
Allied Van Lines	1928	$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines	1948	$3,000–$7,200

Carrier

Founded

2BR price range

Priestley & Sons Moving

1929

$900–$3,400

Allied Van Lines

1928

$3,200–$7,500

Atlas Van Lines

1948

$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 Priestley & Sons 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Priestley & Sons Moving licensed and insured?

Priestley & Sons Moving operates under USDOT 103323. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.

How much does Priestley & Sons Moving cost for a 2-bedroom move?

A 2-bedroom interstate move with Priestley & Sons Moving is typically estimated at $900–$3,400. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.

Does Priestley & Sons Moving offer binding estimates?

Priestley & Sons 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 Priestley & Sons Moving include?

Priestley & Sons Moving offers local, long-distance, packing, storage. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.

Where does Priestley & Sons Moving operate?

Priestley & Sons Moving covers regional and is headquartered in Gresham, OR, where it has been based since 1929.

Who is Priestley & Sons Moving best suited to?

Priestley & Sons Moving suits east Portland and Gresham household moves booked directly with a single-registrant family carrier rather than through a broker. The main trade-off to plan around: The company is a single small registrant with a modest reported fleet, so scheduling flexibility in peak season is narrower than at a large agency network. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.