Licensed Movers in Fort Dodge, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Fort Dodge with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Fort Dodge to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Fort Dodge
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 3 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 Fort Dodge and 0 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 3 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 785 people a year move to Webster County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Fort Dodge
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
White Transfer and Storage Company
1834 Hwy D20 West, IA 50501
- USDOT
- 164476
- MC number
- MC143737
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 16 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Lifestyles Moving LLC
2316 235Th St, IA 50501
- USDOT
- 4071685
- MC number
- MC1660977
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
A-1 Moving
IA 50501
- USDOT
- 2106444
- MC number
- MC781204
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
Roadside inspections: movers near Fort Dodge
2 of the 3 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Transfer and Storage CompanyFort Dodge, IA · USDOT 164476 | 6 | none inspected | 0 of 6 |
| Lifestyles Moving LLCFort Dodge, IA · USDOT 4071685 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Fort Dodge
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: $1,773 – $2,364 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Fort Dodge cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Fort Dodge
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Fort Dodge holds it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Fort Dodge cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Lifestyles Moving LLC | 4071685 | 4 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 Webster County
Fort Dodge is in Webster County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 912 people a year leaving Webster County for another state, most often for Florida (about 351), Arkansas (about 94) and Oregon (about 76), while about 785 (±207) 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Fort Dodge, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Fort Dodge itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 3 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Fort Dodge?
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 Fort Dodge to Chicago, IL (about 394 miles) is $1,773 – $2,364 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Fort Dodge?
By reported fleet, White Transfer and Storage Company in Fort Dodge, IA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 164476). 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 Fort Dodge, IA?
1 carrier registered in Fort Dodge holds interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Fort Dodge 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 3 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Fort Dodge passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 3 movers listed here were inspected, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Webster County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 785 (±207) a year from other states, about 59 (±43) from abroad and about 1,898 (±322) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Collier County (about 273 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.