Licensed Movers inIowa
119 household-goods carriers based in Iowa are active on the federal register. The 119 with the largest registered fleets are below, each with the USDOT number you need to check its safety and complaint record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. Ordered by fleet size. No paid placement.
The 10 largest licensed movers in Iowa
Largest by registered power units, which is self-reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing. A big fleet means capacity, not care — read the record behind every USDOT number before you book.
- 1
Tucker Freight Lines Inc
Legal name: Art Pape Transfer Inc
1080 East 12Th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- USDOT
- 1674
- MC number
- MC136553
- Fleet
- 340 trucks · 310 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Adamantine Spine Moving
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving Inc
2726 Independence Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240
- USDOT
- 1471037
- MC number
- MC556716
- Fleet
- 37 trucks · 41 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 3
Boost Express Van Lines Inc
332 N Harrison St Ste 215, Davenport, IA 52801
- USDOT
- 2453637
- MC number
- MC847181
- Fleet
- 37 trucks · 32 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 4
Maher Bros Transfer And Storage Inc
370 50Th Avenue Dr Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 87390
- MC number
- MC45591
- Fleet
- 32 trucks · 26 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 5
Lint Van Lines Inc
4549 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
- USDOT
- 543541
- MC number
- MC203490
- Fleet
- 27 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
Interstate(515) 265-8161 - 6
Dubuque Moving & Storage Inc
2213 Creek Wood Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003-7617
- USDOT
- 1071770
- MC number
- MC467490
- Fleet
- 22 trucks · 23 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 7
Two Men And A Truck
Legal name: Berns Moving Inc
1846 16Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 2335297
- MC number
- MC797856
- Fleet
- 21 trucks · 42 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
Interstate(319) 362-1100 - 8
Hawkeye Moving & Storage Inc
2870 Stoner Court, North Liberty, IA 52317
- USDOT
- 724473
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
Within IA(319) 665-4020 - 9
White Transfer And Storage Company
1834 Hwy D20 West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
- USDOT
- 164476
- MC number
- MC143737
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Within IA(515) 955-3673 - 10
White Glove Movers
Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group Inc
4600 Commercial Ave, Marion, IA 52302-1553
- USDOT
- 4572249
- MC number
- MC1820278
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Interstate(319) 393-3000
Movers by city in Iowa
Every listed carrier in the state, 119 in all, grouped by the city on its filing. Each city page lists the carriers based there and every listed carrier within 30 miles, with what a move from that city should cost. 58 of them hold interstate authority; the long-distance page keeps only those.
More licensed movers in Iowa
The next 50 by fleet size.
| Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Since | Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mihm Transfer Inc | Fort Atkinson | 2170310 | 12 | 2011 | Yes |
| C & K Transfer Llc | Grinnell | 206 | 12 | 1974 | Yes |
| Stonehocker Moving & Storage Inc | Davenport | 716959 | 10 | 1997 | No |
| Porter Moving Company Llc | Cedar Rapids | 2427654 | 10 | 2013 | Yes |
| Hawkeye Movers Of Davenport Inc | Davenport | 739602 | 10 | 1998 | No |
| Topnotch Moving Enterprise Inc | Fairfield | 9601393 | 9 | 2026 | Yes |
| Hemmen Moving Inc | Ames | 608245 | 8 | 1995 | Yes |
| Siouxland Moving & Storage Llc | Sioux City | 299154 | 7 | 1987 | Yes |
| Blue Line Moving & Storage Inc | Cedar Falls | 742169 | 7 | 1998 | No |
| Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City | 228904 | 6 | 1983 | Yes |
| White Glove Movers | Marion | 2991947 | 6 | 2017 | Yes |
| Takin Brothers Transfer And Storage Company | Waterloo | 199663 | 6 | 1974 | Yes |
| The Affordable Movers | West Des Moines | 2014543 | 6 | 2010 | No |
| Key City Moving & Storage | Peosta | 624390 | 6 | 1995 | Yes |
| Iowa Movers Llc | Clive | 3596478 | 5 | 2021 | No |
| Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale | 3253628 | 5 | 2019 | Yes |
| All Types Moving | Clive | 4328928 | 4 | 2024 | No |
| Blue Cow Moving And Storage | Ankeny | 3833578 | 4 | 2022 | No |
| Argo Moving And Labor Services | Bettendorf | 1224244 | 4 | 2004 | Yes |
| Lifestyles Moving Llc | Fort Dodge | 4071685 | 4 | 2023 | Yes |
| Scott Transfer & Storage | Estherville | 708201 | 4 | 1997 | Yes |
| Harvest Academy Movers | Indianola | 3541981 | 3 | 2020 | No |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Des Moines Llc | Des Moines | 3528959 | 3 | 2020 | Yes |
| O'Brien Moving And Storage | Mason City | 1765471 | 3 | 2008 | No |
| Roederer Transfer & Storage Co | Davenport | 55777 | 3 | 1974 | Yes |
| Corporate Warehousing And Transfer | Storm Lake | 64189 | 3 | 1974 | Yes |
| Tlc Moving Inc | Grimes | 1252373 | 3 | 2004 | No |
| Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids | 3348633 | 3 | 2019 | Yes |
| Claeys Bros Moving & Storage Inc | Sioux City | 581623 | 2 | 1994 | Yes |
| The Movers Llc | Davenport | 4064811 | 2 | 2023 | Yes |
| Advanced Moving Services Llc | Cedar Rapids | 1890074 | 2 | 2009 | No |
| River City Moving And Delivery | Muscatine | 1975857 | 2 | 2009 | Yes |
| Little Bigg Guys Moving Llc | Sioux City | 3454324 | 2 | 2020 | Yes |
| M&A Moving And Hauling | Madrid | 2340775 | 2 | 2012 | No |
| All Mighty Movers Llc | Des Moines | 2468266 | 2 | 2014 | Yes |
| R & A Transfer Inc | Carroll | 641881 | 2 | 1996 | Yes |
| Black Hawk Transfer | Waterloo | 723811 | 2 | 1998 | No |
| Quality Transfer & Delivery Inc | Springville | 724517 | 2 | 1998 | No |
| Combined Relocation Services Llc | Huxley | 1666941 | 2 | 2007 | Yes |
| The Moving Company | Orange City | 3104419 | 2 | 2018 | Yes |
| D&A Moving Llc | Clinton | 4290652 | 2 | 2024 | Yes |
| Neighborhood Movers Llc | Cedar Rapids | 1516407 | 2 | 2006 | No |
| Marvelous Moving Llc | Dubuque | 2959272 | 2 | 2017 | No |
| Damon Adams Moving Service | Iowa Falls | 1398602 | 2 | 2005 | No |
| Quality Transfer & Delivery | Cedar Rapids | 1015058 | 2 | 2002 | No |
| Black Belt Movers | Ankeny | 3527158 | 2 | 2020 | No |
| Dedicated Movers Of Iowa Llc | Des Moines | 4536957 | 2 | 2026 | Yes |
| Quick N Careful Movers | Council Bluffs | 2875026 | 2 | 2016 | Yes |
| Johnson'S Moving & Storage | Centerville | 1184540 | 2 | 2003 | Yes |
| Good Day Moving & Storage Llc | Council Bluffs | 4569888 | 1 | 2026 | Yes |
Where Iowa's movers are based
Cities with the most listed carriers.
What a move costs in Iowa
Before you call any of them, know the number. Local moves bill by the hour; leaving the state is priced on weight and distance. From our published model.
| Home size | Local (hourly) | 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $3,375 – $4,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $4,500 – $6,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $6,750 – $9,000 |
How this list was built, and what it is not
Every carrier that moves household goods must register with the FMCSA. We pulled the register for Iowa, kept carriers with active status that declare household goods cargo and whose name identifies them as movers, and ordered them by registered fleet. That is the whole method. Nobody pays to be here and we re-rank nothing.
It is not a quality ranking and not an endorsement. Fleet size is self-reported, some genuine movers trade under names our filter misses, and a registration says nothing about how a crew treats your furniture. Use the USDOT number to read the record, get a written estimate after a survey, and refuse a large deposit.
Before you call a Iowa mover
Know what the move should cost first. Popular moving routes in Iowa prices every route we cover out of the state, within it and to every other state, by home size; the Iowa moving cost guide has local hourly rates city by city.
Movers in Iowa — questions
How many licensed moving companies are there in Iowa?
119 carriers based in Iowa are active on the FMCSA register with household goods declared and a name that identifies them as movers (pulled 2026-09-23). 58 of the 119 listed here hold interstate authority; the rest work within Iowa only.
Who is the largest mover in Iowa?
By registered fleet, Tucker Freight Lines Inc in Dubuque with 340 power units and 310 drivers, on the register since 1974. Fleet size is self-reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing and says nothing about service quality.
How much do movers cost in Iowa?
A local move in Iowa is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel, which puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Leaving the state, movers price on weight and distance — a three-bedroom home over 1,000 miles is about $5,175 – $6,900. The calculator prices your exact route.
Does a mover need an MC number for a move inside Iowa?
Not federally. A move that stays inside Iowa is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs a USDOT number plus whatever Iowa itself requires. The moment the move crosses a state line, active interstate authority (an MC number) is mandatory. Check both on the FMCSA register before signing.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to movers and ordered by fleet size. Nobody pays to appear and we re-rank nothing. Use the USDOT number to read each carrier's safety and complaint record, then run the six checks on our moving companies page.