Licensed Movers in Cedar Falls, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Cedar Falls with the FMCSA, and 3 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 Cedar Falls to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cedar Falls
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 6 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 Cedar Falls and 3 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 6 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 2,275 people a year move to Black Hawk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cedar Falls
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Blue Line Moving & Storage Inc
5614 Nordic Dr, IA 50613
- USDOT
- 742169
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 2
Cedar Valley Movers
IA 50613
- USDOT
- 2635623
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 3
First Class Moving Services LLC
1925 Center Street, IA 50613
- USDOT
- 4212758
- MC number
- MC1627073
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Cedar Falls
Nearest first, from Waterloo and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Takin Brothers Transfer and Storage Company | Waterloo, IA | 199663 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Knights Moving Service | Waterloo, IA | 3697310 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Daves Boys Moving and Hauling LLC | Waterloo, IA | 3593668 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cedar Falls
2 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 4 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line Moving & Storage IncCedar Falls, IA · USDOT 742169 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Daves Boys Moving and Hauling LLCWaterloo, IA · USDOT 3593668 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cedar Falls
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 Cedar Falls: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Cedar Falls: 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 Cedar Falls: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Cedar Falls, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 293 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,759 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,118 | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,759 | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 293 | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 832 | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,045 | $4,703 – $6,270 | $5,408 – $7,211 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 984 | $4,428 – $5,904 | $5,092 – $6,790 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,574 | $7,083 – $9,444 | $8,145 – $10,861 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,066 | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
Long-distance movers in Cedar Falls
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Cedar Falls hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Cedar Falls.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Takin Brothers Transfer and Storage Company | Waterloo, IA | 199663 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls sits in Black Hawk County, IA, home to about 130,231 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,275 (±548) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 600 (±260) from abroad and about 5,856 (±718) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,666 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Cedar Falls | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IADes Moines moving costs | 914 ±314 | ≈ 103 mi to Des Moines | $464 – $618 |
| Dallas County, IAWaukee moving costs | 821 ±332 | ≈ 114 mi to Waukee | $513 – $684 |
| Linn County, IACedar Rapids moving costs | 670 ±369 | ≈ 64 mi to Cedar Rapids | $505 – $831 |
| Bremer County, IAWaverly moving costs | 587 ±254 | ≈ 16 mi to Waverly | $505 – $831 |
| Johnson County, IAIowa City moving costs | 504 ±257 | ≈ 89 mi to Iowa City | $505 – $831 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Polk County, IA (about 695), Linn County, IA (about 642) and Grundy County, IA (about 536). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 352), Indiana (about 279) and Minnesota (about 239); the largest flows in come from California (about 283), Illinois (about 274) and North Carolina (about 222).
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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cedar Falls, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Cedar Falls itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Waterloo and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cedar Falls?
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 Cedar Falls to Chicago, IL (about 293 miles) is $1,319 – $1,758 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cedar Falls?
By reported fleet, Blue Line Moving & Storage Inc in Cedar Falls, IA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 742169). 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 Cedar Falls, IA?
0 carriers registered in Cedar Falls hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Cedar Falls 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. 1 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cedar Falls passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Black Hawk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,275 (±548) a year from other states, about 600 (±260) from abroad and about 5,856 (±718) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Polk County (about 914 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.