Licensed Movers in Freeport, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Freeport with the FMCSA, and 3 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 Freeport to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Freeport
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 4 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 Freeport and 3 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 4 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 550 people a year move to Stephenson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Freeport
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
O'Mara Moving & Storage Inc
1240 South Adams Ave, IL 61032
- USDOT
- 144182
- MC number
- MC120794
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Freeport
Nearest first, from Stockton, Monroe and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Polhill Transfer Inc | Stockton, IL | 1327768 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Dinges Transfer & Rigging | Monroe, WI | 189045 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Scherer Moving and Storage | Monroe, WI | 156130 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Freeport
2 of the 4 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 7 vehicle inspections (57.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 11 driver inspections (9.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polhill Transfer IncStockton, IL · USDOT 1327768 | 6 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| O'Mara Moving & Storage IncFreeport, IL · USDOT 144182 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Freeport
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $40–$50 per mover per hour in Illinois in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $475 – $775 and three bedrooms $795 – $1,425. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $563 – $750 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Freeport cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Freeport
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Freeport holds it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Freeport cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'Mara Moving & Storage Inc | 144182 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mi | Polhill Transfer Inc | Stockton, IL | 1327768 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Dinges Transfer & Rigging | Monroe, WI | 189045 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Scherer Moving and Storage | Monroe, WI | 156130 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 out of Stephenson County
Freeport is in Stephenson County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 924 people a year leaving Stephenson County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 404), Texas (about 115) and Iowa (about 80), while about 550 (±248) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Freeport 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 Freeport: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Freeport, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Freeport itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Stockton, Monroe and nearby). All 4 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Freeport?
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 Freeport to Chicago, IL (about 125 miles) is $563 – $750 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Freeport?
By reported fleet, O'Mara Moving & Storage Inc in Freeport, IL, with 9 trucks on its filing (USDOT 144182). 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 Freeport, IL?
1 carrier registered in Freeport holds interstate operating authority, and 3 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 Freeport 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. 4 of the 4 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Freeport passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 4 movers listed here were inspected, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 7 vehicle inspections (57.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Stephenson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 550 (±248) a year from other states, about 62 (±46) from abroad and about 957 (±252) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Winnebago County (about 279 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.