Rogue Movers in Portland, OR
Not every moving truck in Portland is run by a legal moving company. Some operate without a license, insurance, or accountability if something goes wrong. These rogue movers rely on the same tactics behind common moving scams and moving fraud nationwide, and Oregon regulators are cracking down on them right now. This page explains how to spot mover fraud, what the law requires, and how O’Neill Transfer & Storage, a registered motor carrier, keeps your move safe, legal, and fully covered.
Why Choose O’Neill Transfer & Storage for a Safe, Legal Move
- Family-owned and operated in Portland for over 100 years
- ATA Certified ProMover, held to strict ethical standards by the American Trucking Associations
- A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau
- Interstate agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, a nationally recognized van line with a Wheaton Silver Certification
O’Neill Transfer & Storage is a registered motor carrier: ODOT #251555, USDOT #70719, and MC #87113, in full compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules. Every crew we send out is background-checked, and every quote is a written, guaranteed estimate, never a non-binding estimate that leaves room for hidden fees once your truck is loaded. Our hourly rates start at $187.50/hr for 2 movers and a truck, $259.95/hr for 3 movers and a truck, or $332.60/hr for 4 movers and a truck, depending on your move size.
Skip the risk of an unlicensed operator. Call O’Neill Transfer & Storage today at (503) 270-3393 or fill out our online quote form to book a mover Oregon actually recognizes.















