Memphis, TN · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Memphis, TN
Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee at about 653,450 residents, and the centre of Shelby County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Tennessee entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Memphis metro
- Interstate lanes out of Tennessee daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Memphis
Nashville construction has made downtown and Midtown access genuinely difficult, with lane closures that change week to week. Confirming the loading spot the day before saves hours. In Memphis specifically, that means confirming building access and parking before the crew is dispatched rather than on the morning of the move. The closest market we also cover is Clarksville, 210 miles out. The nearest large market outside Tennessee is Little Rock, AR, about 160 miles and 1 day away.
Because Memphis is the busiest market in Tennessee, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Memphis
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 160 mi | 1 day |
| Jackson, MS | 220 mi | 1 day |
| Huntsville, AL | 220 mi | 1 day |
| Nashville, TN | 230 mi | 1 day |
| Birmingham, AL | 240 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in Memphis
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 37501
- 38101
- 38103
- 38104
- 38105
- 38106
- 38107
- 38108
- 38109
- 38110
- 38111
- 38112
Moving in Memphis: common questions
Which Memphis ZIP codes do you cover?
37501, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How fast can you deliver out of Memphis?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Little Rock, AR — 160 mi, 1 day; Jackson, MS — 220 mi, 1 day; Huntsville, AL — 220 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Shelby County?
Yes. Memphis is what people search for, but crews run throughout Shelby County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Memphis high-rise and apartment moves?
Yes, and that is most of the volume in a city this size. Buildings here typically want a certificate of insurance naming them and a reserved freight elevator, often several business days ahead. Ask your building manager for their requirements the day you book.
Get a free Memphis moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.