Licensed Movers inCouncil Bluffs, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Council Bluffs with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Council Bluffs to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Council Bluffs
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 31
- of 43 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Council Bluffs
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
Quick N Careful Movers
Legal name: Blu Moving Llc
416 Wendy Heights Rd, IA 51503
- USDOT
- 2875026
- MC number
- MC964624
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Good Day Moving & Storage Llc
535 W Broadway Ste 100, IA 51503
- USDOT
- 4569888
- MC number
- MC1817577
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 3
Furniture Mover
Legal name: Brandy Lynn Drake
1501 5Th Ave, IA 51501
- USDOT
- 1488547
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Council Bluffs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | We Need Movers | Omaha, NE | 3748476 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Maxx Moving Hauling & Delivery Llc | Omaha, NE | 3978334 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Two Men And A Truck | Omaha, NE | 2590545 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Omaha, NE | 1119370 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Davis Relocation Llc | Omaha, NE | 4573407 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Magnificent Movers Llc | Omaha, NE | 2534171 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Easy As Pie Moving Co Llc | Bellvue, NE | 4345362 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Right Way Moving And Transportation | Omaha, NE | 4110313 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Chieftain Van Lines Inc | Ralston, NE | 73670 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage | Omaha, NE | 2293175 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Gordon Moving & Storage Co Inc | Omaha, NE | 762717 | 5 trucks | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Jim'S Moving And Delivery Co | Papillion, NE | 4211776 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi |  | Kings Moving | Omaha, NE | 960979 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Mid-America Relocation Inc | Omaha, NE | 1098726 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Cornhusker Moving Group Inc | Omaha, NE | 1015106 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Omaha Moving Company Llc | Ralston, NE | 3708029 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Apartment Movers Of Omaha | Omaha, NE | 977391 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Dudley'S Transcontinental Movers | Ralston, NE | 31214 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | Am Moving Company Llc | Omaha, NE | 3615763 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Monroe Moving Inc | Omaha, NE | 2441160 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | U-Bookit Moving & Delivery Llc | Omaha, NE | 3661719 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Firefighters On The Move | Papillion, NE | 1686194 | 23 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi |  | Tetris Moving Llc | Omaha, NE | 3909440 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | 10 Men Movers Llc | Omaha, NE | 4137207 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Movers And Shakers Llc | Omaha, NE | 4237389 | 3 trucks | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Senior Shift Moving | Omaha, NE | 4571488 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Knockout Movers Llc | Omaha, NE | 4234710 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Stephenson Transfer Llc | Omaha, NE | 4284789 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Superior Hauling And Moving | Omaha, NE | 3446905 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | M D Moving | Omaha, NE | 1873288 | 1 truck | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Ford Storage & Moving Company | Omaha, NE | 563314 | 240 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 15 mi | Second To None Moving | Omaha, NE | 1791230 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | A-1 Metro Movers Of Omaha Inc | Omaha, NE | 730595 | 2 trucks | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Metro Moving Services Inc | Omaha, NE | 166552 | 0 trucks | Within NE | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | N&W Transfer, Inc | Plattsmouth, NE | 7585272 | 47 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | N & W Transfer Inc | Plattsmouth, NE | 53226 | 36 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi |  | Black Belt Movers | Omaha, NE | 1718769 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Budget Movers | Bennington, NE | 2308018 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 21 mi |  | Grizzly Movers | Elkhorn, NE | 4243595 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Ironside Moving Company | Elkhorn, NE | 4560058 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
What movers cost in Council Bluffs
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 Council Bluffs: 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 Council Bluffs: 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 | ≈ 1,326 | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,535 | $6,908 – $9,210 | $7,944 – $10,591 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 499 | $2,246 – $2,994 | $2,582 – $3,443 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 684 | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 925 | $4,163 – $5,550 | $4,787 – $6,383 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,173 | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,625 | $7,313 – $9,750 | $8,409 – $11,212 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,267 | $5,702 – $7,602 | $6,557 – $8,742 |
Moving out of state from Council Bluffs?
31 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 Council Bluffs priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Council BluffsBefore you book a Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Council Bluffs, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Council Bluffs itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Omaha, Bellvue, Ralston, Papillion and nearby). All 43 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Council Bluffs?
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 Council Bluffs to New York City, NY (about 1,326 miles) is $5,967 – $7,956 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Council Bluffs?
By reported fleet, Ford Storage & Moving Company in Omaha, NE, with 240 trucks on its filing (USDOT 563314). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Council Bluffs 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. 31 of the 43 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 Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs" 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.