Licensed Movers inAltoona, IA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Altoona itself on the federal register, but 37 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Altoona to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Altoona
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 37
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 37 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Altoona
These are the carriers that serve a Altoona move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Dedicated Movers Of Iowa Llc | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | A-1 Movers | Des Moines, IA | 944610 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | We Haul Moving Company | Des Moines, IA | 1604263 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ankeny Moving & Storage | Ankeny, IA | 728115 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Des Moines Llc | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Mighty Movers Llc | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Capitol City Moving | Des Moines, IA | 740847 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | The Approved Movers Llc | Des Moines, IA | 3477744 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Blue Cow Moving And Storage | Ankeny, IA | 3833578 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Black Belt Movers | Ankeny, IA | 3527158 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Reliable Relocations | Des Moines, IA | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Neighborhood Moving | Ankeny, IA | 1513827 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Adam'S Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Iowa Moving | Des Moines, IA | 850137 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Siddall Moving And Storage Inc | Urbandale, IA | 218032 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Sbs Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Iowa Movers Llc | Clive, IA | 3596478 | 5 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All Types Moving | Clive, IA | 4328928 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tlc Moving Inc | Grimes, IA | 1252373 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | American Moving Services | Des Moines, IA | 723011 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Iowa | Clive, IA | 4512690 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Kai Kai'S Moving Pros | Grimes, IA | 4148689 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | The Affordable Movers | West Des Moines, IA | 2014543 | 6 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Combined Relocation Services Llc | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Iowa Community Moving | West Des Moines, IA | 2442688 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Harvest Academy Movers | Indianola, IA | 3541981 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Quality Transfer & Moving Service | Indianola, IA | 726171 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Longdin'S Transfer | Newton, IA | 721985 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | M&A Moving And Hauling | Madrid, IA | 2340775 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Nationwide Van Line Llc | Madrid, IA | 4373342 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Novak Piano Moving Llc | Milo, IA | 3176447 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Alex Moving Llc | Ames, IA | 4346742 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Hemmen Moving Inc | Ames, IA | 608245 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 30 mi | Quality Transfer & Moving Service | Ames, IA | 942558 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Altoona
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Altoona: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Altoona: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,181 | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,683 | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 352 | $1,584 – $2,112 | $1,822 – $2,429 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 745 | $3,353 – $4,470 | $3,855 – $5,140 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 966 | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,033 | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,554 | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,123 | $5,054 – $6,738 | $5,812 – $7,749 |
Moving out of state from Altoona?
13 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Altoona priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in AltoonaBefore you book a Altoona mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Altoona address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in Iowa
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Iowa; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Altoona: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Altoona, IA?
None is registered in Altoona itself on our snapshot, but 37 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Altoona?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Altoona to New York City, NY (about 1,181 miles) is $5,315 – $7,086 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Altoona?
By reported fleet, Lint Van Lines Inc in Des Moines, IA, with 27 trucks on its filing (USDOT 543541). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Altoona movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Iowa is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Iowa requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 13 of the 37 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Altoona, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Altoona" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.