Carey Moving & Storage Review 2026 (Knoxville, TN)
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Reviews
82%
across 133 reviews
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Score
4.3/5
based on moveBuddha methodology
Years in
Business
119
founded 1907
FMCSA
Status
Active
Satisfactory rating
Carey Moving & Storage is a 4.3/5-rated Tennessee full-service mover, operating since 1907 (119 years in business). Carey Moving & Storage earns 82% positive reviews across 133 verified customer reviews. The company holds active FMCSA registration with a satisfactory safety rating and operates 1,056 trucks. All ratings reflect moveBuddha's independent analysis.
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Carey Moving & Storage at a glance
- Track record: 119 years in business with 82% positive customer reviews (133 verified reviews)
- Scale: 1,056 trucks operating across Tennessee
- Industry experience: 5/5
- Customer service: 4.42/5
- Review quality: 3.84/5
- Quote accuracy: 3.96/5
Carey Moving & Storage's services
- Full-service moving
- Packing & Unpacking
- Interstate moving
- Local (intrastate) moving
- International moving
- Storage: Offered by 71% of Knoxville movers (60% nationally)
- Piano moving: A specialty offered by 57% of Knoxville movers (40% nationally)
What this Carey Moving & Storage review covers
Consistency and follow-up
Good communication
Friendly and approachable staff
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
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Company stats
Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Carey Moving & Storage has been in business for 119 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Carey Moving & Storage has about 82% positive reviews across roughly 133 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Carey Moving & Storage. Discounts may be available for groups like military, seniors.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Carey Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent reviews
Outstanding service and follow up. Professional service and quick to address anything that came up.
Everyone communicated well and timely and worked with me on timing of our getting possession of our new home and their delivery arrival.
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What do customers say about Carey Moving & Storage?
Carey Moving & Storage pulls in 82% positive reviews out of 133 verified ratings from multiple platforms, 16% negative, and 2% neutral.
What customers like most about Carey Moving & Storage
- Consistency and follow-up: Reviewers liked that Carey Moving & Storage stayed in touch before and after the move to ensure everything went smoothly.
- Good communication: Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from Carey Moving & Storage throughout the moving process.
- Friendly and approachable staff: Many customers felt at ease working with the courteous and personable team at Carey Moving & Storage.
- Professional and polite staff: Customers say the Carey Moving & Storage's crews and service representatives handled their move professionally and were friendly and helpful throughout the move.
- Careful handling: Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Carey Moving & Storage's attention to detail.
Most common complaints about Carey Moving & Storage
- Damage to items: Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.
- Misplaced or lost items: In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.
- Delayed arrival or delivery: Several reviewers experienced frustrating delays either on moving day or with final delivery.
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Leave a ReviewPositive Carey Moving & Storage Reviews
Outstanding service and follow up. Professional service and quick to address anything that came up.
Rick Bealer, Google
Everyone communicated well and timely and worked with me on timing of our getting possession of our new home and their delivery arrival.
Brent Hewett, Google
The entire crew was incredibly professional, friendly, and genuinely good to work with from start to finish.
Negative Carey Moving & Storage Reviews
First, we were missing the parts box. In addition to the missing box, many of our things were damaged or destroyed, including expensive items and irreplaceable family heirlooms.
Our stuff was close to 2 months late, and several items are missing, but Allied/Carey would not reimburse for them because we did not report them missing the day of delivery.
Every single piece of furniture was damaged in some way, four pieces were damaged so much they were unusable. Several boxes were wet and had what looked like forklift holes.
Neutral Carey Moving & Storage Reviews
I used this company over a year ago for my move to Texas and loved them. On my return to Knoxville, the team arrived four hours late, damaged my coffee table, and never followed up on my claim.
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Is Carey Moving & Storage licensed & insured?
Yes. Carey Moving & Storage is FMCSA-registered and active, operating under the legal name ALLIED VAN LINES INC. It carries a satisfactory FMCSA safety rating. The company runs 1,056 trucks. moveBuddha verifies all licensing data directly against FMCSA records.
| Credential | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA registration | Active | 08/15/2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory | 08/15/2026 |
| Fleet size | 1,056 power units | 08/15/2026 |
| FMCSA inspections | 1 total inspections | 08/15/2026 |
| Van line affiliation | Affiliated with a national van line | Nov 2026 |
Although a local license is not required in Tennessee, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. You can verify Carey Moving & Storage's active status on the Tennessee licensed movers database.
Carey Moving & Storage locations
Carey Moving & Storage has 5 locations:
- Carey Moving & Storage (headquarters)
- Asheville
- Greenville
- Rock Hill
- Spartanburg
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How moveBuddha rated Carey Moving & Storage
Carey Moving & Storage earns a 4.3/5 composite rating based on moveBuddha's editorial rating categories. That's above the 4.0/5 average among Knoxville movers. moveBuddha's research team rates each category independently, and each one measures a different aspect of mover quality.
| Rating category | Carey Moving & Storage | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience | 5/5 | Years in operation, fleet size & locations |
| Review quality | 3.84/5 | Volume & sentiment of customer reviews |
| Customer service | 4.42/5 | Communication clarity & crew professionalism |
| Quote accuracy | 3.96/5 | Estimate vs. final invoice on sample moves |
| Google reviews | 5/5 | Google Business Profile rating & review volume |
| Yelp reviews | 4/5 | Yelp rating & review volume |
| BBB | 5/5 | The company's BBB letter grade (A–F) & complaint resolution history (translated to a corresponding numerical score) |
| Brand | 5/5 | Market presence & industry recognition |
Our summary of Carey Moving & Storage
Strong interstate coordination: 82% of 133 reviews are positive. Many customers point to responsive communication, helpful office staff, efficient crews, and convenient long-distance, storage, and vehicle services. Less satisfied customers describe late deliveries, poor planning, surprise charges, and missing or damaged belongings.
Ratings based on moveBuddha's research methodology, updated November 2026.
How much does Carey Moving & Storage cost?
Carey Moving & Storage does not publish standard hourly rates or flat-fee pricing publicly. Movers in Knoxville charge an average of $112/hour, though rates vary by company. Quote pricing depends on home size, distance, packing services, and time of year. To get an accurate estimate, request a quote directly or use moveBuddha's cost calculator below.
Estimated for a typical 2-3 bedroom Tennessee move
$992 – $2,303
How does Carey Moving & Storage compare to other Knoxville movers?
Carey Moving & Storage ranks alongside the top full-service movers in Knoxville on moveBuddha's editorial scoring. The table below compares ratings, positive review rates, and years in business across the top Knoxville movers.
| Company | Our rating | Positive reviews | BBB | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.56 |
92% | A+ | ||
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4.5 |
93% | A+ | ||
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4.3 |
82% | A+ | ||
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4.42 |
84% | A+ | ||
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4.34 |
92% | F | ||
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4.36 |
82% | A+ | ||
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4.44 |
82% | A | ||
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4.28 |
77% | NR | ||
3.98 |
47% | F | ||
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4.42 |
96% | F |
How Carey Moving & Storage's ratings compare to other Knoxville movers
Carey Moving & Storage's Yelp rating (1.0/5) is lower than the average across the 14 movers analyzed in Knoxville, which carry an average Yelp rating of 2.6/5.
| Avg. Yelp Score | Total # of Movers | |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Moving & Storage | 1.0/5 | -- |
| Knoxville movers | 2.6/5 | 14 movers |
| Tennessee movers | 3.0/5 | 181 movers |
Final verdict: Carey Moving & Storage
Carey Moving & Storage earns a 4.3/5 moveBuddha score, backed by 82% positive customer reviews across 133 verified reviews. Over 119 years in business and 1,056 trucks operating across Tennessee, Carey Moving & Storage has built a reputation for consistency and follow-up and good communication, making it worth a look for your Tennessee move.
Best for:
- Customers who value working with an established mover with long-standing industry experience
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated November 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
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FAQs about Carey Moving & Storage
Why is Carey Moving & Storage's Yelp rating lower than other sources?
Carey Moving & Storage's 1.0/5 Yelp rating across 3 reviews differs from its scores on other platforms due to Yelp's review-filtering algorithm. Yelp filters out a high share of positive reviews from smaller-volume businesses, particularly those that don't advertise. Cross-referencing reviews from multiple sources gives a more complete picture of mover quality.
How does Carey Moving & Storage's review score compare to other Tennessee movers?
Carey Moving & Storage earns 82% positive customer reviews across 133 verified customer reviews. Its composite moveBuddha score is 4.3/5. That's below the 86% average among Knoxville movers, and below the 89% Tennessee average.
Is Carey Moving & Storage a legitimate, licensed mover?
Yes, Carey Moving & Storage is FMCSA-registered and active, operating 1,056 trucks. You can verify their licensing status on the Tennessee state regulator database.
Does Carey Moving & Storage offer piano moving?
Yes, Carey Moving & Storage offers piano moving. That's a specialty only 57% of Knoxville movers provide, compared to 40% nationally.
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