Licensed Movers in Ames, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Ames with the FMCSA, and 26 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 Ames to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ames
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 29 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Ames and 26 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 29 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 5,046 people a year move to Story County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Ames
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Hemmen Moving Inc
1293 W Avenue, IA 50014
- USDOT
- 608245
- MC number
- MC292343
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1995
- 2
Alex Moving LLC
3620 Farnham Dr Unit 1, IA 50010
- USDOT
- 4346742
- MC number
- MC1699031
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Quality Transfer & Moving Service
IA 50014
- USDOT
- 942558
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
Movers within 30 miles of Ames
Nearest first, from Huxley, Madrid, Ankeny, Johnston and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Combined Relocation Services LLC | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | M&A Moving and Hauling | Madrid, IA | 2340775 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Nationwide Van Line LLC | Madrid, IA | 4373342 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Blue Cow Moving and Storage | Ankeny, IA | 3833578 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Black Belt Movers | Ankeny, IA | 3527158 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Ankeny Moving & Storage | Ankeny, IA | 728115 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Neighborhood Moving | Ankeny, IA | 1513827 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | SBS Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | TLC Moving Inc | Grimes, IA | 1252373 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Kai Kai's Moving Pros | Grimes, IA | 4148689 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi |  | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | The Approved Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3477744 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Siddall Moving and Storage Inc | Urbandale, IA | 218032 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | A-1 Movers | Des Moines, IA | 944610 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | We Haul Moving Company | Des Moines, IA | 1604263 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Capitol City Moving | Des Moines, IA | 740847 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Iowa Movers LLC | Clive, IA | 3596478 | 5 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | All Types Moving | Clive, IA | 4328928 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | All Iowa Moving | Des Moines, IA | 850137 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | American Moving Services | Des Moines, IA | 723011 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Iowa | Clive, IA | 4512690 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Ames
10 of the 29 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 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 18 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Moving CorpJohnston, IA · USDOT 4169102 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| All Types MovingClive, IA · USDOT 4328928 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Hemmen Moving IncAmes, IA · USDOT 608245 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| The Approved Movers LLCDes Moines, IA · USDOT 3477744 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLCDes Moines, IA · USDOT 3528959 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Blue Cow Moving and StorageAnkeny, IA · USDOT 3833578 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Ames
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $43–$54 per mover per hour in Iowa in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $505 – $831 and three bedrooms $849 – $1,533. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,616 – $2,154 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Ames cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Ames
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Ames hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Ames cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemmen Moving Inc | 608245 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Alex Moving LLC | 4346742 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Combined Relocation Services LLC | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | SBS Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 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 Iowa is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Story County
Ames is in Story County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,253 people a year leaving Story County for another state, most often for Minnesota (about 711), Illinois (about 433) and California (about 357), while about 5,046 (±576) 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 Ames 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 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 Ames: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Ames, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Ames itself on the FMCSA register, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Huxley, Madrid, Ankeny, Johnston and nearby). All 29 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Ames?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $43–$54 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $505 – $831 and a three-bedroom home at $849 – $1,533. A long-distance move from Ames to Chicago, IL (about 359 miles) is $1,616 – $2,154 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Ames?
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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Ames, IA?
2 carriers registered in Ames 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 Ames 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. 10 of the 29 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Ames passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 29 movers listed here were inspected, 19 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Story County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,046 (±576) a year from other states, about 908 (±284) from abroad and about 7,742 (±841) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Polk County (about 2,109 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.