Licensed Movers inAmes, 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
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Ames
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 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
Legal name: Daniel Rector
739 Delaware Ave, IA 50014
- USDOT
- 942558
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
Movers within 30 miles of Ames
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What movers cost in Ames
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 Ames: 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 Ames: 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 | ≈ 1,188 | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,682 | $7,569 – $10,092 | $8,704 – $11,606 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 359 | $1,616 – $2,154 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 772 | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 995 | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,046 | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,583 | $7,124 – $9,498 | $8,192 – $10,923 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,133 | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
Moving out of state from Ames?
10 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 Ames priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in AmesBefore you book a Ames 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 Ames 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 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: $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 Ames to New York City, NY (about 1,188 miles) is $5,346 – $7,128 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.
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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Ames, 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 Ames" 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.