Licensed Movers in Cedar Rapids, IA
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Cedar Rapids with the FMCSA, and 11 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 Rapids to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cedar Rapids
- 10
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 11
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 21 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
10 licensed movers are registered in Cedar Rapids and 11 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 21 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 5,210 people a year move to Linn County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cedar Rapids
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc
370 50Th Avenue Dr Sw, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 87390
- MC number
- MC45591
- Fleet
- 32 trucks · 26 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Two Men and A Truck
Legal name: Berns Moving Inc
1846 16Th Ave Sw, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 2335297
- MC number
- MC797856
- Fleet
- 21 trucks · 42 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 3
Porter Moving Company LLC
1151 26Th Ave Sw, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 2427654
- MC number
- MC876222
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 4
Nex Level Moving
Legal name: Nex Level Moving LLC
314 8Th St Nw, IA 52405
- USDOT
- 3348633
- MC number
- MC1118035 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 5
Advanced Moving Services LLC
370 50Th Avenue Drive Sw, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 1890074
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 6
Neighborhood Movers LLC
288 Blairs Ferry Rd Ne Ste A, IA 52402
- USDOT
- 1516407
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 7
Quality Transfer & Delivery
Legal name: Miell Enterprises
3815 B Ave Ne, IA 52402
- USDOT
- 1015058
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
- 8
Amara Moving and Delivery
3509 E Ave Nw Unit# A, IA 52405
- USDOT
- 4226737
- MC number
- MC1634602
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 9
Local Moving Services
IA 52403
- USDOT
- 1630092
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
- 10
Kensington Van Lines
2630 Wiley Blvd Sw, IA 52404
- USDOT
- 4166251
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids
Nearest first, from Hiawatha, Marion, Springville, North Liberty and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Affordable Movers | Hiawatha, IA | 1737312 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | Marion, IA | 4536257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery Inc | Springville, IA | 724517 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Hawkeye Moving & Storage Inc | North Liberty, IA | 724473 | 13 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Always Moving Forward LLC | North Liberty, IA | 3339090 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Lifeson Movers | Coralville, IA | 954864 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Reliable Moving & Delivery | Iowa City, IA | 833245 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cedar Rapids
9 of the 21 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 67 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 42 vehicle inspections (11.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 67 driver inspections (17.9%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maher Bros Transfer and Storage IncCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 87390 | 19 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 19 |
| Porter Moving Company LLCCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 2427654 | 14 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 14 |
| Adamantine Spine MovingIowa City, IA · USDOT 1471037 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Nex Level MovingCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 3348633 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 2335297 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| White Glove MoversMarion, IA · USDOT 2991947 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cedar Rapids
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: $1,094 – $1,458 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Cedar Rapids cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Cedar Rapids
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 4 carriers registered in Cedar Rapids hold it and 5 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Cedar Rapids cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Two Men and A Truck | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Porter Moving Company LLC | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 | Nex Level Moving | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | Marion, IA | 4536257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 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 Linn County
Cedar Rapids is in Linn County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,641 people a year leaving Linn County for another state, most often for Illinois (about 691), Michigan (about 514) and Minnesota (about 323), while about 5,210 (±896) 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cedar Rapids, IA?
10 household-goods carriers are registered in Cedar Rapids itself on the FMCSA register, and 11 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Hiawatha, Marion, Springville, North Liberty and nearby). All 21 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Cedar Rapids?
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 Rapids to Chicago, IL (about 243 miles) is $1,094 – $1,458 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cedar Rapids?
By reported fleet, Adamantine Spine Moving in Iowa City, IA, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1471037). 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 Rapids, IA?
4 carriers registered in Cedar Rapids hold interstate operating authority, and 5 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 Rapids 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. 9 of the 21 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cedar Rapids passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 21 movers listed here were inspected, 67 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 42 vehicle inspections (11.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Linn County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,210 (±896) a year from other states, about 434 (±133) from abroad and about 6,790 (±891) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Johnson County (about 1,551 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.