Licensed Movers in Valparaiso, IN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Valparaiso with the FMCSA, and 19 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 Valparaiso to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Valparaiso
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 20 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $485 – $789
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Valparaiso and 19 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 20 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $789 in our model. About 4,004 people a year move to Porter County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Valparaiso
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Moving Places Move Management LLC
1151 Southpoint Circle, IN 46385
- USDOT
- 3139421
- MC number
- MC98143
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of Valparaiso
Nearest first, from Hobart, Hebron, Merrillville, Crown Point and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi |  | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Brothers Moving Company | Hobart, IN | 4188897 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Nicksic Movers Inc | Hebron, IN | 1783526 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Merrillville, IN | 4110434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ray's Movers Inc | Merrillville, IN | 513779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi | Iowa Moving Services Inc | Crown Point, IN | 3231858 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | Callan & Woodworth Moving & Storage | Michigan City, IN | 706854 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Archer's Moving Services | Gary, IN | 3321677 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi |  | Immediate Movers & Storage LLC | La Porte, IN | 3454834 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Nwi Mobile Storage | Lowell, IN | 706666 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Michaels Marvelous Movers LLC | Hammond, IN | 3854429 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Midwest Quality Movers LLC | Calumet City, IL | 4105264 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Dan Musch Dba Dutch Movers | South Holland, IL | 3521177 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Valparaiso
9 of the 20 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 106 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 59 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 106 driver inspections (9.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway MovingHobart, IN · USDOT 3756000 | 55 | 6 of 32 | 2 of 55 |
| Stanford Van Lines IncThornton, IL · USDOT 3978928 | 35 | 3 of 16 | 2 of 35 |
| Ferree Movers IncSchererville, IN · USDOT 674157 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Immediate Movers & Storage LLCLa Porte, IN · USDOT 3454834 | 4 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| Iowa Moving Services IncCrown Point, IN · USDOT 3231858 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Be Blessed Movers LLCDolton, IL · USDOT 4051345 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Valparaiso: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $41–$51 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $485 – $789.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $239 – $381 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $321 – $585 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $485 – $789 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $813 – $1,452 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,387 – $2,115 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,715 – $2,523 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Indiana: hand movers there earn a median $19.87 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $41–$51 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Valparaiso: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Valparaiso, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 47 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,062 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 794 | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,062 | $9,279 – $12,372 | $10,671 – $14,228 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 47 | $485 – $789 | $813 – $1,452 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 939 | $4,226 – $5,634 | $4,859 – $6,479 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,089 | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 650 | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,345 | $6,053 – $8,070 | $6,960 – $9,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 736 | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
Long-distance movers in Valparaiso
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Valparaiso hold it and 12 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Valparaiso.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | | Safeway Moving | Hobart, IN | 3756000 | 51 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Merrillville, IN | 4110434 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ray's Movers Inc | Merrillville, IN | 513779 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | | Callan & Woodworth Moving & Storage | Michigan City, IN | 706854 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | | Immediate Movers & Storage LLC | La Porte, IN | 3454834 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Ferree Movers Inc | Schererville, IN | 674157 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Bills Movers | Highland, IN | 676063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Nwi Mobile Storage | Lowell, IN | 706666 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 24 mi | Crowne Moving Services | East Chicago, IN | 4125220 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Executive Moving Services LLC | East Chicago, IN | 3687200 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Stanford Van Lines Inc | Thornton, IL | 3978928 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Be Blessed Movers LLC | Dolton, IL | 4051345 | 4 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 to and from Porter County
Valparaiso sits in Porter County, IN, home to about 167,922 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,004 (±723) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 374 (±196) from abroad and about 5,908 (±788) from elsewhere in Indiana. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,535 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Valparaiso | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County, INEast Chicago moving costs | 1,870 ±745 | ≈ 28 mi to East Chicago | $485 – $789 |
| LaPorte County, INLa Porte moving costs | 826 ±279 | ≈ 23 mi to La Porte | $485 – $789 |
| Marion County, INIndianapolis moving costs | 497 ±276 | ≈ 148 mi to Indianapolis | $666 – $888 |
| Tippecanoe County, INLafayette moving costs | 379 ±183 | ≈ 88 mi to Lafayette | $485 – $789 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 307 ±147 | ≈ 47 mi to Chicago | $485 – $789 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Lake County, IN (about 3,604), Cook County, IL (about 1,121) and LaPorte County, IN (about 560). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 742), Florida (about 541) and Texas (about 460); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 1,824), Texas (about 466) and Michigan (about 214).
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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Valparaiso, IN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Valparaiso itself on the FMCSA register, and 19 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hobart, Hebron, Merrillville, Crown Point and nearby). All 20 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Valparaiso?
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 Valparaiso to Washington, DC (about 650 miles) is $2,925 – $3,900 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Valparaiso?
By reported fleet, Safeway Moving in Hobart, IN, with 51 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3756000). 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 Valparaiso, IN?
0 carriers registered in Valparaiso hold interstate operating authority, and 12 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 Valparaiso 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. 12 of the 20 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Valparaiso passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 20 movers listed here were inspected, 106 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 13 of 59 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 Porter County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,004 (±723) a year from other states, about 374 (±196) from abroad and about 5,908 (±788) from elsewhere in Indiana. The largest single flow out goes to Lake County (about 1,870 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.