Licensed Movers in Rock Island, IL
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Rock Island with the FMCSA, and 12 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 Rock Island to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rock Island
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 13 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 Rock Island and 12 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 13 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 3,404 people a year move to Rock Island County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Rock Island
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Bills Moving & Storage Inc
104 10Th St, IL 61201
- USDOT
- 294077
- MC number
- MC155001
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1987
Movers within 30 miles of Rock Island
Nearest first, from Davenport, Moline, Bettendorf, East Moline and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | The Movers LLC | Davenport, IA | 4064811 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Town & Country Moving and Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 726131 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Boost Express Van Lines Inc | Davenport, IA | 2453637 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Speeding Movers LLC | Moline, IL | 3222414 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Stonehocker Moving & Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 716959 | 10 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Hawkeye Movers of Davenport Inc | Davenport, IA | 739602 | 10 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lindseys Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 1791820 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Wilson Moving | Davenport, IA | 3895786 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Argo Moving and Labor Services | Bettendorf, IA | 1224244 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Here to There Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 2534909 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hba Transfer LLC | East Moline, IL | 4088624 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | River City Moving and Delivery | Muscatine, IA | 1975857 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Rock Island
6 of the 13 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 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 37 driver inspections (10.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Express Van Lines IncDavenport, IA · USDOT 2453637 | 32 | 7 of 14 | 3 of 32 |
| The Movers LLCDavenport, IA · USDOT 4064811 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Argo Moving and Labor ServicesBettendorf, IA · USDOT 1224244 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Here to There Moving & DeliveryDavenport, IA · USDOT 2534909 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Wilson MovingDavenport, IA · USDOT 3895786 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Hba Transfer LLCEast Moline, IL · USDOT 4088624 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Rock Island
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 Rock Island: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Rock Island: 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 Rock Island: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Rock Island, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 181 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,851 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,007 | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,851 | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 181 | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 806 | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 994 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 858 | $3,861 – $5,148 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,441 | $6,485 – $8,646 | $7,457 – $9,943 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 948 | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
Long-distance movers in Rock Island
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Rock Island holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Rock Island.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bills Moving & Storage Inc | 294077 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | The Movers LLC | Davenport, IA | 4064811 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Town & Country Moving and Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 726131 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | Boost Express Van Lines Inc | Davenport, IA | 2453637 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Speeding Movers LLC | Moline, IL | 3222414 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Wilson Moving | Davenport, IA | 3895786 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Argo Moving and Labor Services | Bettendorf, IA | 1224244 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Here to There Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 2534909 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hba Transfer LLC | East Moline, IL | 4088624 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | River City Moving and Delivery | Muscatine, IA | 1975857 | 2 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 Rock Island County
Rock Island sits in Rock Island County, IL, home to about 141,141 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 3,404 (±519) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 410 (±152) from abroad and about 3,196 (±465) from elsewhere in Illinois. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,930 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Rock Island | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County, IADavenport moving costs | 905 ±253 | ≈ 7 mi to Davenport | $475 – $775 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 404 ±354 | ≈ 181 mi to Chicago | $815 – $1,086 |
| Henry County, ILKewanee moving costs | 304 ±143 | ≈ 44 mi to Kewanee | $475 – $775 |
| St. Clair County, ILBelleville moving costs | 265 ±149 | ≈ 241 mi to Belleville | $1,085 – $1,446 |
| Sangamon County, ILSpringfield moving costs | 243 ±119 | ≈ 146 mi to Springfield | $657 – $876 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Scott County, IA (about 1,338), Cook County, IL (about 674) and Henry County, IL (about 320). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Iowa (about 1,950), Colorado (about 191) and Florida (about 191); the largest flows in come from Iowa (about 1,744), Arizona (about 121) and California (about 101).
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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rock Island, IL?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Rock Island itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Davenport, Moline, Bettendorf, East Moline and nearby). All 13 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Rock Island?
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 Rock Island to Chicago, IL (about 181 miles) is $815 – $1,086 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rock Island?
By reported fleet, Boost Express Van Lines Inc in Davenport, IA, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2453637). 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 Rock Island, IL?
1 carrier registered in Rock Island holds interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Rock Island 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. 10 of the 13 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Rock Island passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 13 movers listed here were inspected, 38 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Rock Island County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,404 (±519) a year from other states, about 410 (±152) from abroad and about 3,196 (±465) from elsewhere in Illinois. The largest single flow out goes to Scott County (about 905 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.