Licensed Movers in Des 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
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
11 licensed movers are registered in Des Moines and 22 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 33 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 10,976 people a year move to Polk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Des Moines
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 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 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Capitol City Moving
IA 50314
- USDOT
- 740847
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 6
All Iowa Moving
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
- 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, from Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, West Des Moines and nearby.
| 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 |
Roadside inspections: movers near Des Moines
10 of the 33 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 17 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 6 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 16 driver inspections (6.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Moving CorpJohnston, IA · USDOT 4169102 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| All Types MovingClive, IA · USDOT 4328928 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| The Approved Movers LLCDes Moines, IA · USDOT 3477744 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLCDes Moines, IA · USDOT 3528959 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Blue Cow Moving and StorageAnkeny, IA · USDOT 3833578 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| The Affordable MoversWest Des Moines, IA · USDOT 2014543 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Des Moines
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: $1,625 – $2,166 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Des Moines cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Des Moines
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Des Moines hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Des Moines cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Lint Van Lines Inc | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | All Mighty Movers LLC | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Reliable Relocations | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | SBS Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Combined Relocation Services LLC | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Novak Piano Moving LLC | Milo, IA | 3176447 | 1 truck | 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 Polk County
Des Moines is in Polk County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,623 people a year leaving Polk County for another state, most often for Texas (about 873), Minnesota (about 812) and Florida (about 809), while about 10,976 (±1,208) 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 Des Moines 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 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: $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 Des Moines to Chicago, IL (about 361 miles) is $1,625 – $2,166 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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Des Moines, IA?
5 carriers registered in Des Moines hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 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.
Have movers near Des Moines passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 33 movers listed here were inspected, 17 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 6 vehicle inspections (16.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Polk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,976 (±1,208) a year from other states, about 1,629 (±403) from abroad and about 14,376 (±1,357) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Dallas County (about 4,388 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.