Licensed Movers in Bettendorf, IA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Bettendorf with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Bettendorf to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Bettendorf
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 15 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Bettendorf and 14 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 15 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 5,403 people a year move to Scott County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Bettendorf
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Argo Moving and Labor Services
Legal name: Argo Storage Solutions Inc
2801 State Street, IA 52722
- USDOT
- 1224244
- MC number
- MC484034
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
Movers within 30 miles of Bettendorf
Nearest first, from East Moline, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hba Transfer LLC | East Moline, IL | 4088624 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Boost Express Van Lines Inc | Davenport, IA | 2453637 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Speeding Movers LLC | Moline, IL | 3222414 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bills Moving & Storage Inc | Rock Island, IL | 294077 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Here to There Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 2534909 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Movers LLC | Davenport, IA | 4064811 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Town & Country Moving and Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 726131 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Stonehocker Moving & Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 716959 | 10 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Hawkeye Movers of Davenport Inc | Davenport, IA | 739602 | 10 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Lindseys Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 1791820 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Wilson Moving | Davenport, IA | 3895786 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | D&A Moving LLC | Clinton, IA | 4290652 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Affordable Moving Company LLC | Clinton, IA | 2631069 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Midwest Moving Company | Clinton, IA | 3761015 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Bettendorf
7 of the 15 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 39 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 38 driver inspections (10.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Express Van Lines IncDavenport, IA · USDOT 2453637 | 32 | 7 of 14 | 3 of 32 |
| The Movers LLCDavenport, IA · USDOT 4064811 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Argo Moving and Labor ServicesBettendorf, IA · USDOT 1224244 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Here to There Moving & DeliveryDavenport, IA · USDOT 2534909 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Wilson MovingDavenport, IA · USDOT 3895786 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Hba Transfer LLCEast Moline, IL · USDOT 4088624 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Bettendorf
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 Bettendorf: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Bettendorf: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$54 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $505 – $831.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $247 – $399 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $333 – $615 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $505 – $831 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $849 – $1,533 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,451 – $2,235 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,795 – $2,667 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Iowa: hand movers there earn a median $20.91 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $43–$54 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Bettendorf: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Bettendorf, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 173 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,858 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,000 | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,858 | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 173 | $779 – $1,038 | $895 – $1,194 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 816 | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,003 | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 853 | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,445 | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 942 | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
Long-distance movers in Bettendorf
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Bettendorf holds it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Bettendorf.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argo Moving and Labor Services | 1224244 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hba Transfer LLC | East Moline, IL | 4088624 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Boost Express Van Lines Inc | Davenport, IA | 2453637 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Speeding Movers LLC | Moline, IL | 3222414 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Bills Moving & Storage Inc | Rock Island, IL | 294077 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Here to There Moving & Delivery | Davenport, IA | 2534909 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Movers LLC | Davenport, IA | 4064811 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Town & Country Moving and Storage Inc | Davenport, IA | 726131 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Wilson Moving | Davenport, IA | 3895786 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | D&A Moving LLC | Clinton, IA | 4290652 | 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 to and from Scott County
Bettendorf sits in Scott County, IA, home to about 170,932 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,403 (±1,097) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 533 (±182) from abroad and about 2,280 (±511) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,546 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Bettendorf | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island County, ILEast Moline moving costs | 1,338 ±355 | ≈ 7 mi to East Moline | $505 – $831 |
| Clinton County, IAClinton moving costs | 551 ±291 | ≈ 26 mi to Clinton | $505 – $831 |
| Polk County, IADes Moines moving costs | 511 ±237 | ≈ 190 mi to Des Moines | $855 – $1,140 |
| Linn County, IACedar Rapids moving costs | 407 ±296 | ≈ 79 mi to Cedar Rapids | $505 – $831 |
| Black Hawk County, IAWaterloo moving costs | 291 ±122 | ≈ 135 mi to Waterloo | $608 – $810 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Rock Island County, IL (about 905), Montgomery County, TN (about 686) and Cook County, IL (about 448). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 2,164), Missouri (about 528) and Florida (about 392); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 2,090), Tennessee (about 686) and California (about 486).
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 Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Bettendorf, IA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Bettendorf itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (East Moline, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and nearby). All 15 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Bettendorf?
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 Bettendorf to Chicago, IL (about 173 miles) is $779 – $1,038 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Bettendorf?
By reported fleet, Boost Express Van Lines Inc in Davenport, IA, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2453637). 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 Bettendorf, IA?
1 carrier registered in Bettendorf holds interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Bettendorf 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 15 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Bettendorf passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 15 movers listed here were inspected, 39 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Scott County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,403 (±1,097) a year from other states, about 533 (±182) from abroad and about 2,280 (±511) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Rock Island County (about 1,338 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.