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Veteran-owned · Labor-only moving help

You bring the truck.
We bring the muscle.

Rent a truck, pod or trailer, and our crew handles the heavy lifting. Loading, unloading, and careful packing of the load across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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From $200/hr2-hour minimum2 to 5 helpers
FROM
Your old place
TO
Your new place
TRUCK
Yours: rental, pod or trailer
HANDLED BY
Black Bear Moving Co.
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What we do

Moving labor, done right

We don't rent trucks. We do the hard part. You book the truck, pod or container, and we show up ready to work.

At your old place

Loading

We load your rental truck, pod or trailer tight and balanced so nothing shifts on the road.

At your new place

Unloading

We carry everything inside and put furniture in the rooms where you want it.

Both ends

Load & unload

One crew for the whole job. We load up, you drive, and we meet you at the other end.

Please note: we are a labor-only company and do not provide a truck. Book your truck, pod or container before we arrive.

Pricing

Simple hourly rates

You pay by the hour for the crew. Pick the crew size that fits your move. Every job has a 2-hour minimum.

2 helpers $200/hr

Good for apartments, small homes and storage units.

3 helpers $300/hr

Good for 2 to 3 bedroom homes and heavy furniture.

4 helpers $400/hr

Good for large homes with lots of furniture.

5 helpers $500/hr

Our biggest crew for big houses, offices and fast turnarounds.

Add-on Safe Move
  • All furniture wrapped
  • All appliances wrapped
  • Everything secured with straps or ropes
+$25/hr

Who you're hiring

Raised in a moving family

My name is Ken. I grew up around my dad's moving company, then served as a logistics Marine, where planning how things get from point A to point B was the whole job.

Black Bear Moving Co. puts both of those together. You get a crew that plans the load before the first box goes on the truck, shows up when we say we will, and treats your home like it's our own.

6

Years of hands-on moving experience

2

Generations in the moving business

4

States served: WV, PA, MD and VA

How it works

Three steps to moved

  1. Ask for a quote

    Fill out the form or call. Tell us where, when, and what kind of truck or pod you're using.

  2. Book your crew

    Pick a crew of 2 to 5 helpers, add Safe Move if you want it, and lock in your date.

  3. Move day

    Have your truck ready. Our crew shows up on time and does the heavy lifting.

Service area

Based in Northern WV.
Working 100 miles out.

Not sure if you're in range? Ask. If it's close, we'll usually make it work.

WVWest Virginia

Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Wheeling and surrounding towns

PAPennsylvania

Pittsburgh area, Uniontown, Waynesburg, Washington

MDMaryland

Cumberland, Oakland and Western Maryland

VAVirginia

Winchester and the northern Shenandoah Valley

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Tell us about your move

Quotes are free and there's no pressure. We'll get back to you with a price.

Call or text304-813-5361
Email
We usually reply the same day.

Questions

Good to know

Do you bring a truck?

No. We are a labor-only moving company. You rent the truck, pod or trailer, and we do the loading and unloading.

How much does it cost?

$200 per hour for 2 helpers, $300 for 3, $400 for 4, and $500 for 5. Safe Move adds $25 per hour. All jobs have a 2-hour minimum.

What is Safe Move?

With Safe Move, we wrap all of your furniture and appliances and secure everything in the truck with straps or ropes so it doesn't shift or get scratched on the road. It adds $25 per hour to your crew rate.

How many helpers do I need?

2 helpers work well for apartments and small homes. 3 helpers fit most 2 to 3 bedroom homes. 4 or 5 helpers are best for large homes, offices, or when you need it done fast. More helpers usually means fewer hours. Not sure? Call and we'll help you pick.

How far ahead should I book?

Two to three weeks is ideal, and end-of-month dates fill fastest. If you need something sooner, call anyway.

Do you work outside the 100-mile area?

Our home range is about 100 miles from Northern West Virginia. For longer trips, ask and we'll tell you honestly if we can do it.