Licensed Movers in Indianapolis, IN
39 household-goods carriers are registered in Indianapolis with the FMCSA, and 23 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 Indianapolis to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Indianapolis
- 39
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 23
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 30
- of 62 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $789
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
39 licensed movers are registered in Indianapolis and 23 more work within 30 miles; 30 of the 62 can move you out of state. 22 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $789 in our model. About 17,962 people a year move to Marion County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Indianapolis
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines Inc
8010 Castleton Road, IN 46250
- USDOT
- 70719
- MC number
- MC87113
- Fleet
- 767 trucks · 937 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Joyce Van Lines Inc
2525 N Shadeland Ave Unit 50 Ste A-3, IN 46219
- USDOT
- 247771
- MC number
- MC169755
- Fleet
- 87 trucks · 53 drivers
- Registered since
- 1984
- 3
Planes Moving and Storage of Indianapolis Inc
2635 Planes Dr, IN 46219
- USDOT
- 1415648
- MC number
- MC551348
- Fleet
- 41 trucks · 56 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 4
Joyce Moving & Storage
Legal name: AAA Executive Moving Inc
2525 N Shadeland Ave Ste A3, IN 46219
- USDOT
- 729341
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 17 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 5
All My Sons of Indianapolis
Legal name: Green Line Moving & Storage of Indianapolis LLC
2817 E 55Th Place Suite 103, IN 46220
- USDOT
- 818918
- MC number
- MC390391
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 15 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
- 6
Stuart's Moving and Storage
Legal name: Stuart's Enterprises LLC
2058 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St, IN 46202
- USDOT
- 3308205
- MC number
- MC1050397
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 7
Sherman Moving & Storage Company
Legal name: Ed Sherman Moving Storage Company Inc
990 E National Avenue, IN 46227
- USDOT
- 719392
- MC number
- MC392645
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
- 8
Guardian Relocation Inc
1113 S Franklin Road, IN 46239
- USDOT
- 732092
- MC number
- MC125735 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 9
Elite Affordable Movers LLC
5715 Churchman Avenue Suite K, IN 46203
- USDOT
- 4116059
- MC number
- MC1636376
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
Busy Bee Movers Inc
6148 S Belmont Ave, IN 46217
- USDOT
- 573343
- MC number
- MC279020
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1994
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | John Sherman Moving Company Inc | 719705 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 12 | Post Road Movers Inc | 717066 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 13 | Hoosier Movers | 835269 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 14 | Atlantic Relocation Systems | 671499 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 15 | Central Van Lines Inc | 442478 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 16 | Triple Berry Moving LLC | 3269599 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 17 | Lucas Moving Co LLC | 3408190 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 | Hermit's Moving and Handyman Services | 4393346 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 19 | Harris Moving Inc | 897598 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 20 | Ezpz Moving Services LLC | 4003609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 | Meridian Piano Movers LLC | 2352591 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 22 | Studley Moving and Storage Inc | 1099675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 | Shaggy Moving LLC | 3445287 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 | Universal Relocation Systems Inc | 2090469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 | Gunn's Moving & Hauling Co LLC | 4118785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 | Norm's Moving & Hauling Inc | 2855697 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 27 | Unique Movers Storage LLC | 2876438 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 28 |  | Ace Van Lines Inc | 49910 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 | Bekins Van Lines Inc | 2256609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 | Towne Van Lines Inc | 214717 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 31 | Crown Moving & Storage Inc of Illinois | 1254524 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 32 | 1 Choice Movers LLC | 3735286 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 33 |  | Wheaton Moving & Storage | 316629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 34 | Emery Elite Relocation Inc | 804224 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 35 | Shaggy Moving | 4292218 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 36 | Shamrock Van Lines Inc | 129614 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 37 | Loves Moving and Storage | 4370220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 38 | Hermit's Moving and Handyman Services | 4540249 | 0 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 39 | Keep It Moving LLC | 4448513 | 0 trucks | Within IN | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Indianapolis
Nearest first, from Greenwood, Carmel, Avon, Fishers and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi |  | Greenwood Moving & Storage Inc | Greenwood, IN | 265315 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Indiana Movers | Carmel, IN | 3748501 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Emh Logistics | Avon, IN | 1699312 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Legacy Trucking & Transfer LLC | Avon, IN | 4183144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Advantage Relocation Systems Inc | Carmel, IN | 818711 | 8 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Carmel Piano Movers Inc | Carmel, IN | 1153175 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Carmel in | Carmel, IN | 4350653 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fastmover Express Inc | Fishers, IN | 3701508 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Fishers, IN | 1374693 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Carter Van Lines Inc | Zionsville, IN | 717921 | 4 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fishers Moving & Storage LLC | Fishers, IN | 3380753 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Lopez Moving LLC | Fishers, IN | 4116138 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Benske Movers LLC | Fishers, IN | 3278761 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Wild Safari Moving LLC | Fishers, IN | 3373719 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Colt Moving LLC | Westfield, IN | 3072091 | 12 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Sos Relocation Specialist | Westfield, IN | 4470595 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | WS Thomas Transfer LLC | Greenfield, IN | 2093310 | 63 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Movers for Less | Noblesville, IN | 3748569 | 5 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Melby's Movers | Noblesville, IN | 3418938 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Okkji Transfer LLC | Noblesville, IN | 2270536 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Fred's Senior Moving Services LLC | Noblesville, IN | 3607362 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Fast N Moving LLC | Noblesville, IN | 3472007 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Bulldogs Moving Company LLC | Lapel, IN | 3784131 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Indianapolis
22 of the 62 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,112 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 141 of 641 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 69 of 1,108 driver inspections (6.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
| Joyce Van Lines IncIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 247771 | 58 | 4 of 37 | 3 of 55 |
| Okkji Transfer LLCNoblesville, IN · USDOT 2270536 | 45 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 45 |
| Bekins Van Lines IncIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 2256609 | 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Indianapolis
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $41–$51 per mover per hour in Indiana in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $485 – $789 and three bedrooms $813 – $1,452. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $864 – $1,152 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Indianapolis cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Indianapolis
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 20 carriers registered in Indianapolis hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Indianapolis cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Wheaton World Wide Moving | 70719 | 767 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | | Joyce Van Lines Inc | 247771 | 87 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 | | Planes Moving and Storage of Indianapolis Inc | 1415648 | 41 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | All My Sons of Indianapolis | 818918 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | | Sherman Moving & Storage Company | 719392 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 | Busy Bee Movers Inc | 573343 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 | Central Van Lines Inc | 442478 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 8 | Lucas Moving Co LLC | 3408190 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 | Ezpz Moving Services LLC | 4003609 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 | Studley Moving and Storage Inc | 1099675 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 | Universal Relocation Systems Inc | 2090469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 | Gunn's Moving & Hauling Co LLC | 4118785 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | | Greenwood Moving & Storage Inc | Greenwood, IN | 265315 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Indiana Movers | Carmel, IN | 3748501 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Emh Logistics | Avon, IN | 1699312 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Legacy Trucking & Transfer LLC | Avon, IN | 4183144 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Carmel Piano Movers Inc | Carmel, IN | 1153175 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fastmover Express Inc | Fishers, IN | 3701508 | 80 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Fishers, IN | 1374693 | 28 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | WS Thomas Transfer LLC | Greenfield, IN | 2093310 | 63 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Okkji Transfer LLC | Noblesville, IN | 2270536 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Bulldogs Moving Company LLC | Lapel, IN | 3784131 | 3 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 Indiana is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Marion County
Indianapolis is in Marion County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 20,906 people a year leaving Marion County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,458), Illinois (about 2,156) and Ohio (about 1,938), while about 17,962 (±1,740) 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 Indianapolis 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 Indiana
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Indianapolis: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Indianapolis, IN?
39 household-goods carriers are registered in Indianapolis itself on the FMCSA register, and 23 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Greenwood, Carmel, Avon, Fishers and nearby). All 62 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Indianapolis?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $41–$51 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $485 – $789 and a three-bedroom home at $813 – $1,452. A long-distance move from Indianapolis to Chicago, IL (about 192 miles) is $864 – $1,152 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Indianapolis?
By reported fleet, Wheaton World Wide Moving in Indianapolis, IN, with 767 trucks on its filing (USDOT 70719). 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 Indianapolis, IN?
20 carriers registered in Indianapolis hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Indianapolis movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Indiana is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Indiana requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 30 of the 62 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Indianapolis passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 62 movers listed here were inspected, 1,112 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 141 of 641 vehicle inspections (22.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Marion County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 17,962 (±1,740) a year from other states, about 5,765 (±944) from abroad and about 25,959 (±2,015) from elsewhere in Indiana. The largest single flow out goes to Hamilton County (about 6,441 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.