Risinger Bros Transfer Inc
A household-goods carrier based in Morton, IL with interstate operating authority, read from its federal filing, with the cost of a comparable move from our model.
- Fleet
- 337 trucks
- self-reported on the MCS-150
- Drivers
- 286
- interstate authority
- Registered since
- 1984
- 42 years on the register
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- federal compliance review
In short
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc (USDOT 244981) is a household-goods carrier with active interstate authority, based in Morton, IL and registered since 1984. Its filing lists 337 trucks and 286 drivers. It holds a Satisfactory safety rating. It had 417 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 57 of 160 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service.
Is Risinger Bros Transfer Inc licensed?
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 244981, MC172510), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
The filing reports 337 trucks and 286 drivers, and the registration dates from 1984.
The federal record
- USDOT number
- 244981
- MC number
- MC172510
- Operating authority
- Interstate
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, general freight
- Fleet
- 337 power units
- Drivers
- 286
- First registered
- 1984
- Filing last updated
- January 8, 2026
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Annual miles reported
- 29,373,970
- Address
- 225 W Courtland, Morton, IL 61550
- Phone
- (309) 266-9555
Snapshot September 24, 2026; the FMCSA link above is the live record.
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc had 417 roadside inspections in the last 24 months. 57 of its 160 vehicle inspections put a truck out of service (35.6%), above the 19.0% across all listed movers; 4 of 417 driver inspections took a driver off the road (1.0%, against 13.0%).
| Last 24 months | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | All 4,462 inspected movers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspections | 160 | 22,187 |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.6% (57 of 160) | 19.0% |
| Driver inspections | 417 | 38,069 |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% (4 of 417) | 13.0% |
Inspections with a violation, by FMCSA category
| Category (BASIC) | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical finding, 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving | 100 | No |
| Hours of service | 24 | No |
| Driver fitness | 3 | No |
| Drugs and alcohol | 0 | No |
| Vehicle maintenance | 79 | No |
How Risinger Bros Transfer Inc operates, from its filing
- Where its drivers work
- 286 interstate beyond 100 air miles. Read plainly, every driver it files works beyond 100 miles, the profile of a long-distance operation.
- Commercial driver's licences
- 286 of the 286 drivers on its latest filing hold a CDL, which a truck rated over 26,000 lb requires.
- Trucks
- 337 power units on file (306 owned and 31 term-leased), 337 of them tractors that can pull a trailer, plus 880 trailers.
- Miles driven
- 29,373,970 miles reported for 2025, about 87,163 per truck.
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, plus general freight, metal and coils, building materials, beverages, paper products and construction.
- Last FMCSA review
- March 8, 2007; the safety rating dates from March 12, 2007.
From the MCS-150 (October 7, 2026) · CDL rule: 49 CFR 383.5
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc against the 10 movers within 30 miles
5 of the 10 hold interstate authority and 3 carry a Satisfactory safety rating.
| Measure | Risinger Bros Transfer Inc | Median of the 10 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (trucks) | 337 trucks | 1 | 1 of 10 |
| Years registered | 42 | 9 | 2 of 10 |
| Roadside inspections, 24 months | 417 | 0 | 1 of 10 |
Ranked among the listed movers within 30 miles, itself included; rank 1 is the largest, longest-registered or most-inspected, and ties share a rank. National figures: moving industry statistics.
What a move with Risinger Bros Transfer Inc should cost
Not Risinger Bros Transfer Inc's rates: what the published model says a comparable move from Morton costs, to judge a written estimate against.
Local moves in Morton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Morton: 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 Morton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Morton, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 150 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,910 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 942 | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,910 | $8,595 – $11,460 | $9,884 – $13,179 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 150 | $675 – $900 | $776 – $1,035 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 790 | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 957 | $4,307 – $5,742 | $4,952 – $6,603 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 780 | $3,510 – $4,680 | $4,036 – $5,382 |
Other licensed movers near Morton
Nearest first, by ZIP-code distance from Morton.
Before you book Risinger Bros Transfer Inc
- 1
Ask whether it moves you under MC172510
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc can haul an interstate move under its own authority, MC172510. If the written estimate names a van line or another carrier, that company is the one legally responsible for your goods, so check its number too.
- 2
Ask about the 57 out-of-service orders
57 of Risinger Bros Transfer Inc's 160 vehicle inspections ended with a truck taken off the road (35.6%, against 19.0% for all listed movers). Ask what failed, whether it was fixed, and which truck would do your move.
- 3
Ask about access for a tractor-trailer
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc files 337 tractors. If a full rig cannot reach your door, the move needs a shuttle truck, which is a separate line on the bill; ask before the estimate is written.
- 4
Ask whose truck arrives
31 of the 337 power units Risinger Bros Transfer Inc files are leased. A leased truck still runs under USDOT 244981, and the paperwork on the day should carry that number.
- 5
Judge the estimate against $475 – $775
The published model puts a two-bedroom local move in Morton at $475 – $775 and a two-bedroom move to New York City, NY at $4,239 – $5,652. A surveyed, written estimate from Risinger Bros Transfer Inc far outside that is a reason to ask what it includes.
Verify the record yourself: USDOT 244981 on FMCSA SAFER ↗ · Licensing & Insurance ↗ · the six checks every mover should pass
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc: questions people ask
Is Risinger Bros Transfer Inc a licensed moving company?
Risinger Bros Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 244981, MC172510), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
How big is Risinger Bros Transfer Inc?
The federal filing reports 337 trucks and 286 drivers. Among the 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Morton it ranks 1 by size, against a median of 1 trucks.
What is Risinger Bros Transfer Inc's safety rating?
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
Has Risinger Bros Transfer Inc had roadside inspections?
It had 417 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 57 of 160 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service. Inspections are random roadside checks of the truck and driver; the full breakdown by FMCSA category is on this page and on the live FMCSA record.
How much does Risinger Bros Transfer Inc charge?
We do not publish any carrier's rates. Our model prices a two-bedroom local move in Morton at $475 – $775 (two movers, five to seven hours, plus travel) and a long-distance move to New York City, NY at $4,239 – $5,652, transport only. Use those ranges to judge the written estimate Risinger Bros Transfer Inc gives you after a survey.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census entry for USDOT 244981 (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; costs from the published model. Data last refreshed October 7, 2026. No payment for placement; a carrier corrects its record with the FMCSA.