Licensed Movers inColumbia, IL
No household-goods carrier is registered in Columbia itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Saint Louis, St Louis, E Saint Louis and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 27
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Columbia
These are the carriers that serve a Columbia move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Abc Quality Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 987335 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Pack And Load Moving And Storage Llc | St Louis, MO | 4345256 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Ssm Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 2964328 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Dsa Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 4301732 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Mcguire Moving &Storage Inc | St Louis, MO | 543880 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Awesome Movers Llc | St Louis, MO | 2577190 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | El Way Moving Nd Lawn Care Llc | E Saint Louis, IL | 3189009 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Prossers Moving And Storage Company | St Louis, MO | 1340573 | 4 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Russell Moving Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 22640 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | B & L Moving Company Inc | St Louis, MO | 1722191 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Midwest Moving And Storage Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 3732496 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | American Central Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 4118947 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Gelven'S Moving Inc | St Louis, MO | 951573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Phoenix Movers Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 3929385 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Quality Moving And Storage Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 3974994 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Big Helpful Gentlemen Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 4184648 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Bek Moving Company Llc | Arnold, MO | 3237297 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Goodfellas Moving | Arnold, MO | 2925642 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | D&H Express Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 2958472 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Fast Track Movers Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 4557566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | United Moving & Storage Llc | Arnold, MO | 4249468 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Hazzard Moving And Storage Co | St Louis, MO | 1279879 | 14 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | New Day Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 3079080 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | All-Star Moving Llc | St Louis, MO | 2086706 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | All Integrity Movers Llc | Belleville, IL | 4485960 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Mr Right Now Movers Llc | E Saint Louis, IL | 3843273 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | All In Moving Llc | Saint Louis, MO | 4502695 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | United Van Lines | Fenton, MO | 77949 | 4,731 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi |  | World Class Moving & Storage | St Louis, MO | 3295868 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Sabada Relocation Inc | Fenton, MO | 886047 | 14 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving | Fenton, MO | 4203660 | 2 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sdj Moving Llc | Fenton, MO | 4238693 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Just Rite Movers Llc | Bellevilee, IL | 2307470 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Mayflower Military Movers Llc | Fenton, MO | 697808 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Pilgrim Van Lines Llc | Fenton, MO | 624020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Progressive Van Lines Llc | Fenton, MO | 624896 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Provincial Van Lines Llc | Fenton, MO | 624901 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Uniform Express Movers Llc | Fenton, MO | 624905 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Military Transportation Movers Llc | Fenton, MO | 530535 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Abbey Van Lines Llc | Fenton, MO | 582372 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Columbia
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Columbia: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Columbia: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,021 | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,848 | $8,316 – $11,088 | $9,563 – $12,751 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 318 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 628 | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 780 | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 829 | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,228 | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 946 | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
Moving out of state from Columbia?
27 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Columbia priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in ColumbiaBefore you book a Columbia mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Columbia address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in Illinois
341 listed household-goods carriers are based in Illinois; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbia, IL?
None is registered in Columbia itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Saint Louis, St Louis, E Saint Louis, Arnold and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Columbia to New York City, NY (about 1,021 miles) is $4,595 – $6,126 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbia?
By reported fleet, United Van Lines in Fenton, MO, with 4,731 trucks on its filing (USDOT 77949). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Columbia movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Illinois is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Illinois requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 27 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Columbia, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Columbia" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.