Licensed Movers inDes Moines, IA
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Moines with the FMCSA, and 22 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 Des Moines to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Des Moines
- 11
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 22
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 33 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Des Moines
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
Lint Van Lines Inc
4549 Delaware Ave, IA 50313
- USDOT
- 543541
- MC number
- MC203490
- Fleet
- 27 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 2
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Des Moines Llc
1751 Guthrie Ave, IA 50313
- USDOT
- 3528959
- MC number
- MC1174147
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 3
All Mighty Movers Llc
59 Clark Street, IA 50314
- USDOT
- 2468266
- MC number
- MC1058665
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 4
Dedicated Movers Of Iowa Llc
2650 E Sheridan Ave, IA 50317
- USDOT
- 4536957
- MC number
- MC1804226
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Capitol City Moving
Legal name: John & Dolores Williams
1921 Center St, IA 50314
- USDOT
- 740847
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 6
All Iowa Moving
Legal name: Charlotte Decker
1126 42Nd St, IA 50311
- USDOT
- 850137
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 7
American Moving Services
Legal name: Start Enterprises Inc
10400 Hickman Road Ste G, IA 50325
- USDOT
- 723011
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 8
The Approved Movers Llc
3928 1St St, IA 50313
- USDOT
- 3477744
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 9
A-1 Movers
Legal name: Ricky Lyles
2440 Des Moines Street, IA 50317
- USDOT
- 944610
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 10
Reliable Relocations
1407 Carrie Ave, IA 50315
- USDOT
- 4349914
- MC number
- MC1700669
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | We Haul Moving Company | 1604263 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Des Moines
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 | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Siddall Moving And Storage Inc | Urbandale, IA | 218032 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Iowa Movers Llc | Clive, IA | 3596478 | 5 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | All Types Moving | Clive, IA | 4328928 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Sbs Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Iowa | Clive, IA | 4512690 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Affordable Movers | West Des Moines, IA | 2014543 | 6 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Blue Cow Moving And Storage | Ankeny, IA | 3833578 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Black Belt Movers | Ankeny, IA | 3527158 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ankeny Moving & Storage | Ankeny, IA | 728115 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Iowa Community Moving | West Des Moines, IA | 2442688 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Neighborhood Moving | Ankeny, IA | 1513827 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Adam'S Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Tlc Moving Inc | Grimes, IA | 1252373 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Kai Kai'S Moving Pros | Grimes, IA | 4148689 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Harvest Academy Movers | Indianola, IA | 3541981 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Quality Transfer & Moving Service | Indianola, IA | 726171 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Combined Relocation Services Llc | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | M&A Moving And Hauling | Madrid, IA | 2340775 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Novak Piano Moving Llc | Milo, IA | 3176447 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Nationwide Van Line Llc | Madrid, IA | 4373342 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Des Moines
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 Des Moines: 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 Des Moines: 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 | ≈ 1,190 | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,673 | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 361 | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 738 | $3,321 – $4,428 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 960 | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,041 | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,556 | $7,002 – $9,336 | $8,052 – $10,736 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,132 | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
Moving out of state from Des Moines?
11 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 Des Moines priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Des MoinesBefore you book a Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Des Moines, IA?
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Moines itself on the FMCSA register, and 22 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, West Des Moines and nearby). All 33 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines to New York City, NY (about 1,190 miles) is $5,355 – $7,140 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Des Moines?
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 Des Moines 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. 11 of the 33 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines" 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.