Licensed Movers in South Bend, IN
3 household-goods carriers are registered in South Bend 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 South Bend to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Bend
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 15 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $789
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in South Bend and 12 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 15 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $789 in our model. About 8,436 people a year move to St. Joseph County from other states (Census).
Movers based in South Bend
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Two Men and A Truck
Legal name: Moving Smiles Inc
903 S Main St, IN 46601
- USDOT
- 2644320
- MC number
- MC922003
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Brightside Holdings Inc
18641 Fontana Dr, IN 46637
- USDOT
- 4312225
- MC number
- MC1680966
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 20 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Around the Bend Professional Movers LLC
52346 Hollyhock Rd, IN 46637
- USDOT
- 3517713
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of South Bend
Nearest first, from Mishawaka, Granger, Niles, Buchanan and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | My Movers | Mishawaka, IN | 2572145 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wiltfong Moving & Storage Inc | Mishawaka, IN | 12351 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Granger, IN | 3885295 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving on | Niles, MI | 3666128 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Bud Kile Moving LLC | Buchanan, MI | 1150783 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Huys Bros Moving Inc | Elkhart, IN | 1109767 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Elkhart Moving & Storage | Elkhart, IN | 222173 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Mobil Home Movers & Service Inc | Plymouth, IN | 496207 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | L & S Movers LLC | Goshen, IN | 2940547 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Immediate Movers & Storage LLC | La Porte, IN | 3454834 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Scotts Moving & Storage | Sodus, MI | 727600 | 3 trucks | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Hassel Free Moving | Stevensville, MI | 4031620 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South Bend
7 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 19 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 10 vehicle inspections (20.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 19 driver inspections (15.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huys Bros Moving IncElkhart, IN · USDOT 1109767 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Immediate Movers & Storage LLCLa Porte, IN · USDOT 3454834 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckSouth Bend, IN · USDOT 2644320 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Wiltfong Moving & Storage IncMishawaka, IN · USDOT 12351 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Hassel Free MovingStevensville, MI · USDOT 4031620 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Elkhart Moving & StorageElkhart, IN · USDOT 222173 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in South Bend
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: $2,745 – $3,660 for two bedrooms to Washington, DC. The South Bend cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in South Bend
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in South Bend hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the South Bend cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Men and A Truck | 2644320 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | 4312225 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | My Movers | Mishawaka, IN | 2572145 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Wiltfong Moving & Storage Inc | Mishawaka, IN | 12351 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Granger, IN | 3885295 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving on | Niles, MI | 3666128 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Bud Kile Moving LLC | Buchanan, MI | 1150783 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Huys Bros Moving Inc | Elkhart, IN | 1109767 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | | Immediate Movers & Storage LLC | La Porte, IN | 3454834 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Hassel Free Moving | Stevensville, MI | 4031620 | 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 Indiana is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of St. Joseph County
South Bend is in St. Joseph County, IN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,912 people a year leaving St. Joseph County for another state, most often for Michigan (about 2,523), Illinois (about 1,023) and Texas (about 641), while about 8,436 (±808) 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South Bend, IN?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in South Bend itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mishawaka, Granger, Niles, Buchanan and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in South Bend?
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 South Bend to Washington, DC (about 610 miles) is $2,745 – $3,660 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South Bend?
By reported fleet, Two Men and A Truck in South Bend, IN, with 8 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2644320). 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 South Bend, IN?
2 carriers registered in South Bend hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 South Bend 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. 10 of the 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South Bend passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 10 vehicle inspections (20.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to St. Joseph County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,436 (±808) a year from other states, about 1,112 (±265) from abroad and about 5,451 (±648) from elsewhere in Indiana. The largest single flow out goes to Elkhart County (about 1,453 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.