Licensed Movers in Indianola, IA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Indianola with the FMCSA, and 29 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 Indianola to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Indianola
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 31 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Indianola and 29 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 31 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 815 people a year move to Warren County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Indianola
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Harvest Academy Movers
IA 50125
- USDOT
- 3541981
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Quality Transfer & Moving Service
IA 50125
- USDOT
- 726171
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1998
Movers within 30 miles of Indianola
Nearest first, from Milo, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Novak Piano Moving LLC | Milo, IA | 3176447 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Reliable Relocations | Des Moines, IA | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Capitol City Moving | Des Moines, IA | 740847 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All Iowa Moving | Des Moines, IA | 850137 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | A-1 Movers | Des Moines, IA | 944610 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | We Haul Moving Company | Des Moines, IA | 1604263 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | The Affordable Movers | West Des Moines, IA | 2014543 | 6 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Iowa Community Moving | West Des Moines, IA | 2442688 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Iowa Movers LLC | Clive, IA | 3596478 | 5 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | All Types Moving | Clive, IA | 4328928 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Siddall Moving and Storage Inc | Urbandale, IA | 218032 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | American Moving Services | Des Moines, IA | 723011 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | The Approved Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3477744 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Iowa | Clive, IA | 4512690 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | SBS Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | A to Z Moving and Service | Knoxville, IA | 1874560 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Blue Cow Moving and Storage | Ankeny, IA | 3833578 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Black Belt Movers | Ankeny, IA | 3527158 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ankeny Moving & Storage | Ankeny, IA | 728115 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Neighborhood Moving | Ankeny, IA | 1513827 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | TLC Moving Inc | Grimes, IA | 1252373 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Kai Kai's Moving Pros | Grimes, IA | 4148689 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Indianola
10 of the 31 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 Indianola
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Indianola: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Indianola: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $43–$54 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $505 – $831.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $247 – $399 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $333 – $615 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $505 – $831 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $849 – $1,533 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,451 – $2,235 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,795 – $2,667 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Iowa: hand movers there earn a median $20.91 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $43–$54 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Indianola: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Indianola, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 360 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,672 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,187 | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,672 | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 360 | $1,620 – $2,160 | $1,863 – $2,484 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 722 | $3,249 – $4,332 | $3,736 – $4,982 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 942 | $4,239 – $5,652 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,036 | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,540 | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,128 | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
Long-distance movers in Indianola
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Indianola hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Indianola.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Novak Piano Moving LLC | Milo, IA | 3176447 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Reliable Relocations | Des Moines, IA | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | SBS Moving Corp | Johnston, IA | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 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 to and from Warren County
Indianola sits in Warren County, IA, home to about 50,265 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 815 (±209) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 58 (±50) from abroad and about 3,109 (±705) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,120 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Indianola | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IADes Moines moving costs | 1,438 ±390 | ≈ 18 mi to Des Moines | $505 – $831 |
| Dallas County, IAWaukee moving costs | 215 ±127 | ≈ 27 mi to Waukee | $505 – $831 |
| Madison County, IA | 160 ±123 | — | — |
| Story County, IAAmes moving costs | 158 ±105 | ≈ 54 mi to Ames | $505 – $831 |
| Midland County, TXMidland moving costs | 142 ±159* | ≈ 932 mi to Midland | $4,194 – $5,592 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Polk County, IA (about 1,961), Jasper County, IA (about 192) and Dallas County, IA (about 185). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 235), Florida (about 211) and Pennsylvania (about 109); the largest flows in come from Minnesota (about 143), Colorado (about 117) and Missouri (about 113).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Indianola 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 Indianola: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Indianola, IA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Indianola itself on the FMCSA register, and 29 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Milo, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive and nearby). All 31 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Indianola?
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 Indianola to Chicago, IL (about 360 miles) is $1,620 – $2,160 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Indianola?
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 Indianola, IA?
0 carriers registered in Indianola hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Indianola 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. 10 of the 31 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Indianola passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 31 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 Warren County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 815 (±209) a year from other states, about 58 (±50) from abroad and about 3,109 (±705) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Polk County (about 1,438 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.