Licensed Movers in DeKalb, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in DeKalb with the FMCSA, and 31 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of DeKalb to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in DeKalb
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 31
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 32 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in DeKalb and 31 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 32 can move you out of state. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 1,633 people a year move to DeKalb County from other states (Census).
Movers based in DeKalb
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Triflexx Movers Inc
817 Sharon Dr, IL 60115
- USDOT
- 2992235
- MC number
- MC19607
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of DeKalb
Nearest first, from Cortland, Sycamore, Pingree Grove, St. Charles and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Ko Relocation Services LLC | Cortland, IL | 3109691 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Blackhawk Moving & Storage Inc | Sycamore, IL | 1355321 | 12 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Fort Dearborn Relocation Management | Sycamore, IL | 3165606 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | None | Sycamore, IL | 3369920 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Brisk Movers Inc | Pingree Grove, IL | 3804453 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Murphy Family Movers | St. Charles, IL | 2965334 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Alondra Movers Inc | Plano, IL | 2120584 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Save Your Back Moving LLC | Geneva, IL | 3199593 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A1 Movers Inc | Geneva, IL | 3309154 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Patriotic Movers LLC | Geneva, IL | 4143349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi |  | MK Movers Inc | Batavia, IL | 2265788 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | You Move Me | St. Charles, IL | 2594918 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Victory Movers Inc | Elgin, IL | 76707 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | Kazmoving LLC | Montgomery, IL | 4555614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Von Sydow's Moving & Storage Inc | East Dundee, IL | 799117 | 13 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Ploegman Moving & Storage | East Dundee, IL | 545785 | 6 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Best Universal Movers LLC | East Dundee, IL | 2355964 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi |  | Falcon Moving LLC | Elgin, IL | 3360367 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | M Ortiz & Sons Movers Inc | Yorkville, IL | 4434186 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Elite Logistics Movers Inc | Yorkville, IL | 3885112 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Road Runner Moving Inc | Carpentersvle, IL | 3974159 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Advantage Moving and Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Encore Moving & Storage LLC | Algonquin, IL | 2864933 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi |  | Mighty Moving & Storage | Bartlett, IL | 3788656 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Em Transfer Inc | Bartlett, IL | 2277661 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Planes Moving and Storage of Chicago LLC | Aurora, IL | 1459759 | 27 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | College Hunks Moving of Greater Naperville | Naperville, IL | 4184959 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Cme Moving LLC | Naperville, IL | 3931575 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All Chicagoland Moving & Storage | Naperville, IL | 3959847 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Dan's Relocators | Warrenville, IL | 755687 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Just Rite Moving LLC | Streamwood, IL | 3136160 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near DeKalb
12 of the 32 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 26 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 6 of 38 driver inspections (15.8%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Movers IncBatavia, IL · USDOT 2265788 | 10 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 10 |
| Encore Moving & Storage LLCAlgonquin, IL · USDOT 2864933 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
| Elite Logistics Movers IncYorkville, IL · USDOT 3885112 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 4 |
| Planes Moving and Storage of Chicago LLCAurora, IL · USDOT 1459759 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Best Universal Movers LLCEast Dundee, IL · USDOT 2355964 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Mighty Moving & StorageBartlett, IL · USDOT 3788656 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in DeKalb
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in DeKalb: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in DeKalb: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $40–$50 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $475 – $775.
| 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 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Illinois: hand movers there earn a median $19.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $40–$50 per mover per hour.
Long distance from DeKalb: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From DeKalb, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 67 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,966 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 896 | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,966 | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 67 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 899 | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,071 | $4,820 – $6,426 | $5,542 – $7,390 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 758 | $3,411 – $4,548 | $3,923 – $5,230 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,420 | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 841 | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
Long-distance movers in DeKalb
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in DeKalb hold it and 17 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of DeKalb.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | None | Sycamore, IL | 3369920 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Murphy Family Movers | St. Charles, IL | 2965334 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | A1 Movers Inc | Geneva, IL | 3309154 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Patriotic Movers LLC | Geneva, IL | 4143349 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | | MK Movers Inc | Batavia, IL | 2265788 | 15 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | | Victory Movers Inc | Elgin, IL | 76707 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | Kazmoving LLC | Montgomery, IL | 4555614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Best Universal Movers LLC | East Dundee, IL | 2355964 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | | Falcon Moving LLC | Elgin, IL | 3360367 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | M Ortiz & Sons Movers Inc | Yorkville, IL | 4434186 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Elite Logistics Movers Inc | Yorkville, IL | 3885112 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Advantage Moving and Storage Inc | Algonquin, IL | 1614994 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in Illinois is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from DeKalb County
DeKalb sits in DeKalb County, IL, home to about 103,627 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 1,633 (±475) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 531 (±359) from abroad and about 7,258 (±855) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,881 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From DeKalb | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County, ILAddison moving costs | 791 ±302 | ≈ 44 mi to Addison | $475 – $775 |
| Kane County, ILGeneva moving costs | 787 ±320 | ≈ 25 mi to Geneva | $475 – $775 |
| Winnebago County, ILRockford moving costs | 571 ±290 | ≈ 33 mi to Rockford | $475 – $775 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 473 ±133 | ≈ 67 mi to Chicago | $475 – $775 |
| LaSalle County, ILOttawa moving costs | 322 ±184 | ≈ 47 mi to Ottawa | $475 – $775 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Cook County, IL (about 1,943), Kane County, IL (about 1,368) and Kendall County, IL (about 799). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 447), Texas (about 206) and Michigan (about 204); the largest flows in come from Missouri (about 242), California (about 228) and Michigan (about 184).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a DeKalb mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
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 DeKalb: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in DeKalb, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in DeKalb itself on the FMCSA register, and 31 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cortland, Sycamore, Pingree Grove, St. Charles and nearby). All 32 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in DeKalb?
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 DeKalb to Washington, DC (about 758 miles) is $3,411 – $4,548 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near DeKalb?
By reported fleet, Planes Moving and Storage of Chicago LLC in Aurora, IL, with 27 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1459759). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in DeKalb, IL?
0 carriers registered in DeKalb hold interstate operating authority, and 17 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do DeKalb 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. 17 of the 32 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near DeKalb passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 12 of the 32 movers listed here were inspected, 38 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 26 vehicle inspections (11.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to DeKalb County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,633 (±475) a year from other states, about 531 (±359) from abroad and about 7,258 (±855) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to DuPage County (about 791 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.