#36 of the 100 largest licensed interstate movers
Schroeder Moving Systems Review
Agent of United Van Lines based in New Berlin, WI, founded in 1917, on the federal register since 1993. This is a review of the public record, what the company is and what a move with it should cost. We collect no customer reviews, have not used the company, and it has not paid to be here.
- USDOT
- 512549
- Fleet · drivers
- 78 · 50
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Licensed
- 33 years
Is Schroeder Moving Systems licensed for interstate moves?
Yes, on two levels. Schroeder Moving Systems holds active interstate operating authority (MC240916, status active) on USDOT 512549, declares household goods as cargo, and carries a Satisfactory safety rating from a compliance review the FMCSA completed in 1993.
Because Schroeder Moving Systems is an agent of United Van Lines, an interstate household move booked through it normally runs under the van line's authority (USDOT 77949), and that is the number you should expect on the bill of lading beside Schroeder Moving Systems's name. Check both records: the agent's for who is handling your goods, the van line's for whose insurance, tariff and claims department stand behind the move.
Record pulled 2026-09-24. The register changes daily: confirm on the SAFER snapshot for USDOT 512549 before you sign, and read the insurance and complaint pages there that we do not reproduce.
The federal record
Every line below is what Schroeder Moving Systems filed with the FMCSA, unedited. Power units and drivers are self-reported on the MCS-150 form the carrier must update at least every two years; the safety rating is assigned by the FMCSA after a compliance review and stays until the next one.
- Legal name
- Schroeder Moving Systems of Milwaukee Inc.
- Doing business as
- Schroeder Moving Systems
- USDOT number
- 512549issued 1993
- Operating authority
- MC240916 · activeMC = motor carrier, FF = freight forwarder
- Operation
- Interstatecarrier_operation A on the filing
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, general freight
- Physical address
- 15700 W Lincoln Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151
- Phone on file
- (262) 446-4719
- Power units
- 78trucks and tractors on the MCS-150
- Drivers
- 50 (44 interstate)
- Annual miles filed
- 90,000 for 2026
- Safety rating
- Satisfactoryreview completed 1993-11-30
- Filing last updated
- 2026-08-06MCS-150 date
Who Schroeder Moving Systems is
Schroeder Moving began in 1917 as Steinhauer Transfer Co.; Harold E. Schroeder acquired it in 1948, and that same year the company became one of the earliest members of United Van Lines. Under John E. Schroeder it acquired Boulevard Mayflower, and it now describes itself as an agent of both United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, with the third generation of the family active in the business. This registration, filed as Schroeder Moving Systems of Milwaukee Inc., covers the New Berlin, Wisconsin office; the Appleton office carries a separate USDOT number. The dates above follow the company's history page; its home page says since 1947.
Structure
- Type
- Agent of United Van Lines
- Founded
- 1917 (109 years)
- Headquarters
- New Berlin, WI
- Ownership
- family-owned
- Footprint
- moving offices conveniently located in Milwaukee & Appleton
Services the company advertises
- local moving
- long-distance moving
- international
- corporate relocation
- military moves
- storage
- commercial moving
On the record
- Founded in 1917 as Steinhauer Transfer Co., Schroeder Moving began as a Midwestern transfer and storage business. [source]
- In 1948 Harold E. Schroeder acquired the company, and that same year Schroeder became one of the earliest members of United Van Lines. [source]
- Under John E. Schroeder the company acquired Boulevard Mayflower, and it describes itself as an agent of both United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit. [source]
- The third generation of the Schroeder family is actively involved in the business. [source]
- The company says it served over 5,000 moves last year from offices in Milwaukee and Appleton. [source]
- The site footer lists the New Berlin office as DOT # 512549 / MC # 240916 and a separate Appleton office as DOT # 514341 / MC # 202022. [source]
Company facts are taken from Schroeder Moving Systems's own website and public filings as of 2026-09-24; the sources are linked. Nothing here is a judgement of service quality, and the logo is shown only to identify the company.
How Schroeder Moving Systems compares
Schroeder Moving Systems is the 36th largest of the 100 eligible carriers by registered fleet and the 8th largest of the 25 van-line agents among them. Its fleet is 2 percent of United Van Lines's, above the median of 55. It files more trucks than drivers, which is common where part of the fleet is seasonal or used for local and short-haul work.
| Schroeder Moving Systems | Median of 100 | Largest (United Van Lines) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power units | 78 | 55 | 4,731 |
| Drivers | 50 | 52 | 3,424 |
| Licensed since | 1993 | 20 of 100 since 1974 | 1974 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory | 55 of 100 Satisfactory | Satisfactory |
What a move with Schroeder Moving Systems should cost
Schroeder Moving Systems does not publish prices, and no large carrier does: an interstate quote is built from the weight of your shipment, the distance, the date and how the survey was done. What we can give you is the range a quote should land in, from our published model, so that a number well outside it reads as what it is. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 | $2,925 – $3,900 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 | $5,850 – $7,800 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 | $11,700 – $15,600 |
| 2,800 miles | $12,600 – $16,800 | $14,490 – $19,320 | $16,380 – $21,840 |
Priced routes out of Milwaukee, WI
Schroeder Moving Systems is based in New Berlin; these are the busiest interstate corridors out of Milwaukee, the nearest metro we price, each with distance, drive time and a cost range for every home size.
| Route | Distance | 3 bedrooms, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to San Francisco, CA | about 2,142 miles | $11,085 – $14,780 |
| Milwaukee to Oakland, CA | about 2,134 miles | $11,043 – $14,725 |
| Milwaukee to San Jose, CA | about 2,126 miles | $11,002 – $14,669 |
| Milwaukee to Fremont, CA | about 2,124 miles | $10,992 – $14,656 |
| Milwaukee to Oxnard, CA | about 2,080 miles | $10,764 – $14,352 |
| Milwaukee to Stockton, CA | about 2,072 miles | $10,723 – $14,297 |
Price your own route with the moving cost calculator, then get a surveyed, binding not-to-exceed estimate from Schroeder Moving Systems and two other carriers. Three comparable numbers beat one, whoever is at the top of a list.
Before you book Schroeder Moving Systems: six questions
Ask these on the first call. The answers matter more than the ranking, and an established carrier answers all six without hesitation.
- Will this move run under United Van Lines's authority or your own, and which USDOT number goes on my bill of lading?
- Will your own crew load and drive, or will the shipment be handed to another United Van Lines agent at the far end?
- Is the estimate binding, non-binding or binding not-to-exceed, and was it based on a video or in-home survey?
- What is the delivery window in writing, and what do you pay if you miss it?
- What does full-value protection cost on my shipment, and what is the deductible?
- If something goes wrong, do I deal with you or with the van line's claims department?
Then run the six checks in how to check a moving company, and read the nine red flags so you recognise the ones that do not apply here.
Verify Schroeder Moving Systems yourself
Two minutes on the federal sites tells you more than any ranking. Each link opens the official record; none of them is ours.
SAFER company snapshot ↗
Authority status, cargo, insurance on file, inspections, crashes and the safety rating for USDOT 512549, live.
Licensing & insurance ↗
The L&I system shows the authority history for docket MC240916, the insurance carrier and the BOC-3 process agent.
Protect Your Move ↗
The FMCSA's mover search and complaint history, plus your rights and responsibilities booklet, which the carrier must give you.
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Schroeder Moving Systems FAQ
Is Schroeder Moving Systems a licensed interstate moving company?
Yes, on two levels. Schroeder Moving Systems holds active interstate operating authority (MC240916, status active) on USDOT 512549, declares household goods as cargo, and carries a Satisfactory safety rating from a compliance review the FMCSA completed in 1993. Because Schroeder Moving Systems is an agent of United Van Lines, an interstate household move booked through it normally runs under the van line's authority (USDOT 77949), and that is the number you should expect on the bill of lading beside Schroeder Moving Systems's name. Check both records: the agent's for who is handling your goods, the van line's for whose insurance, tariff and claims department stand behind the move.
What is Schroeder Moving Systems's USDOT number?
512549. Its operating authority docket is MC240916 and its legal name on the register is Schroeder Moving Systems of Milwaukee Inc.. Look the number up on the FMCSA's SAFER system to see authority status, insurance on file, the safety rating and the inspection and crash record; the record on this page was pulled on 2026-09-24.
How big is Schroeder Moving Systems?
Schroeder Moving Systems filed 78 power units and 50 drivers on its latest MCS-150, which makes it the 36th largest of the 100 eligible interstate household-goods carriers on the register and the 8th largest of the 25 van-line agents among them. The company itself reports moving offices conveniently located in Milwaukee & Appleton. The largest, United Van Lines, files 4,731 power units; the median for the 100 is 55.
Does Schroeder Moving Systems have a good safety rating?
Schroeder Moving Systems holds a Satisfactory rating, the best of the three the FMCSA assigns, from a compliance review completed on 1993-11-30. A rating reflects the carrier's compliance at the time of the review and does not change until another review is done, so read it alongside the current inspection and crash figures on SAFER.
Is Schroeder Moving Systems a van line, an agent or an independent mover?
An agent of United Van Lines. Schroeder Moving Systems owns its own trucks and crews and holds its own registration, but its interstate household moves run under the van line's authority, so you get Schroeder Moving Systems's people and United Van Lines's tariff, insurance and claims process.
How much does Schroeder Moving Systems charge for a long-distance move?
Schroeder Moving Systems does not publish a rate card and we do not hold its quotes; every long-distance price is set by weight, distance, date and the survey. From our published model a three-bedroom home over 1,000 miles should quote near $5,175 – $6,900 for full-service movers, transport only, and $14,490 – $19,320 over 2,800 miles. Get a surveyed, binding not-to-exceed estimate from Schroeder Moving Systems and two other carriers and compare them against that range.
Who owns Schroeder Moving Systems?
The company describes itself as family-owned. It was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in New Berlin, WI; the USDOT number was issued in 1993.