Licensed Movers in Normal, IL
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Normal with the FMCSA, and 6 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 Normal to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Normal
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 8 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 Normal and 6 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 8 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 2,646 people a year move to McLean County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Normal
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company
2021 Eagle Rd, IL 61611
- USDOT
- 447586
- MC number
- MC243640
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1991
- 2
Tetris Professionals Moving LLC
621 Orlando Ave Apt 304, IL 61761
- USDOT
- 4483517
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Normal
Nearest first, from Bloomington, Goodfield, Morton, Washington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Budget Moving Help | Bloomington, IL | 2486498 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Freelance Mover | Bloomington, IL | 4435303 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Johnson Transfer & Fuel Company | Bloomington, IL | 174606 | 1 truck | Within IL | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Alpha to Omega Movers Inc | Goodfield, IL | 3410133 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | Morton, IL | 244981 | 337 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Moving Mountains | Washington, IL | 4108887 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Normal
3 of the 8 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 436 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 59 of 171 vehicle inspections (34.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 436 driver inspections (2.3%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risinger Bros Transfer IncMorton, IL · USDOT 244981 | 417 | 57 of 160 | 4 of 417 |
| Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability CompanyNormal, IL · USDOT 447586 | 12 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Moving MountainsWashington, IL · USDOT 4108887 | 7 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Normal
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: $617 – $822 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Normal cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Normal
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Normal holds it and 4 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Normal cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Johnson Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company | 447586 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Freelance Mover | Bloomington, IL | 4435303 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Alpha to Omega Movers Inc | Goodfield, IL | 3410133 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | Morton, IL | 244981 | 337 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Moving Mountains | Washington, IL | 4108887 | 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 McLean County
Normal is in McLean County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,791 people a year leaving McLean County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 499), Georgia (about 496) and Arizona (about 374), while about 2,646 (±480) 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 Normal 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 Normal: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Normal, IL?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Normal itself on the FMCSA register, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bloomington, Goodfield, Morton, Washington and nearby). All 8 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Normal?
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 Normal to Chicago, IL (about 137 miles) is $617 – $822 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Normal?
By reported fleet, Risinger Bros Transfer Inc in Morton, IL, with 337 trucks on its filing (USDOT 244981). 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 Normal, IL?
1 carrier registered in Normal holds interstate operating authority, and 4 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 Normal 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. 5 of the 8 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Normal passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 8 movers listed here were inspected, 436 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 59 of 171 vehicle inspections (34.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to McLean County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,646 (±480) a year from other states, about 724 (±226) from abroad and about 9,121 (±1,100) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Cook County (about 718 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.