Licensed Movers in Galesburg, IL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Galesburg with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Galesburg to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Galesburg
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 2 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Galesburg and 0 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 2 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 374 people a year move to Knox County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Galesburg
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ferris Moving and Storage Company
2335 E Second Street, IL 61401
- USDOT
- 135120
- MC number
- MC8664
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Bailey Moving and Storage Inc
923 Pennsylvania Ave, IL 61401
- USDOT
- 3444601
- MC number
- MC1119666
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Roadside inspections: movers near Galesburg
2 of the 2 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 2 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris Moving and Storage CompanyGalesburg, IL · USDOT 135120 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Bailey Moving and Storage IncGalesburg, IL · USDOT 3444601 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Galesburg
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: $819 – $1,092 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Galesburg cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Galesburg
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Galesburg hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Galesburg cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris Moving and Storage Company | 135120 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Bailey Moving and Storage Inc | 3444601 | 1 truck | 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 out of Knox County
Galesburg is in Knox County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 809 people a year leaving Knox County for another state, most often for Missouri (about 161), Indiana (about 117) and Florida (about 116), while about 374 (±125) 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Galesburg, IL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Galesburg itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 2 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Galesburg?
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 Galesburg to Chicago, IL (about 182 miles) is $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Galesburg?
By reported fleet, Ferris Moving and Storage Company in Galesburg, IL, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 135120). 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 Galesburg, IL?
2 carriers registered in Galesburg hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Galesburg 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. 2 of the 2 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Galesburg passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 2 movers listed here were inspected, 2 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Knox County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 374 (±125) a year from other states, about 109 (±44) from abroad and about 1,776 (±248) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Warren County (about 252 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.