Licensed Movers in West Lafayette, IN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in West Lafayette with the FMCSA, and 4 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 West Lafayette to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in West Lafayette
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 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 West Lafayette and 4 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $485 – $789 in our model. About 8,205 people a year move to Tippecanoe County from other states (Census).
Movers based in West Lafayette
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Fortress Moving and Storage LLC
3355 Grissom Ln Apt 4209, IN 47906
- USDOT
- 4366709
- MC number
- MC1709667
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of West Lafayette
Nearest first, from Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Crawfordsville and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Fort Wayne, IN | 4349622 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Keep It Moving 360 LLC | Lafayette, IN | 3955068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Affordable Relocation Services LLC | Lafayette, IN | 3566312 | 2 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Superior Moving & Storage Inc | Crawfordsville, IN | 750506 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near West Lafayette
1 of the 5 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress Moving and Storage LLCWest Lafayette, IN · USDOT 4366709 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in West Lafayette
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 West Lafayette: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in West Lafayette: 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 West Lafayette: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From West Lafayette, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 123 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,062 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 790 | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,062 | $9,279 – $12,372 | $10,671 – $14,228 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 123 | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 887 | $3,992 – $5,322 | $4,590 – $6,120 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,024 | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 625 | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,265 | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 724 | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
Long-distance movers in West Lafayette
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in West Lafayette holds it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of West Lafayette.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortress Moving and Storage LLC | 4366709 | 1 truck | 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 Tippecanoe County
West Lafayette sits in Tippecanoe County, IN, home to about 191,165 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,205 (±837) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,807 (±633) from abroad and about 10,767 (±1,091) from elsewhere in Indiana. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,106 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From West Lafayette | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County, INIndianapolis moving costs | 613 ±190 | ≈ 72 mi to Indianapolis | $485 – $789 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 567 ±264 | ≈ 123 mi to Chicago | $554 – $738 |
| Hendricks County, INAvon moving costs | 428 ±327 | ≈ 64 mi to Avon | $485 – $789 |
| Carroll County, IN | 422 ±178 | — | — |
| Clinton County, INFrankfort moving costs | 342 ±181 | ≈ 28 mi to Frankfort | $485 – $789 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hamilton County, IN (about 929), Marion County, IN (about 819) and St. Joseph County, IN (about 703). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 1,037), California (about 746) and Texas (about 588); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 1,850), Ohio (about 852) and California (about 707).
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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in West Lafayette, IN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in West Lafayette itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Crawfordsville and nearby). All 5 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in West Lafayette?
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 West Lafayette to Chicago, IL (about 123 miles) is $554 – $738 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near West Lafayette?
By reported fleet, Superior Moving & Storage Inc in Crawfordsville, IN, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 750506). 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 West Lafayette, IN?
1 carrier registered in West Lafayette holds interstate operating authority, and 2 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 West Lafayette 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. 3 of the 5 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near West Lafayette passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 5 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
How many people move to Tippecanoe County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 8,205 (±837) a year from other states, about 3,807 (±633) from abroad and about 10,767 (±1,091) from elsewhere in Indiana. The largest single flow out goes to Marion County (about 613 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.