Licensed Movers in Iowa City, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Iowa City with the FMCSA, and 20 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 Iowa City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Iowa City
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 23 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 Iowa City and 20 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 23 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 7,192 people a year move to Johnson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Iowa City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Adamantine Spine Moving
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving Inc
2726 Independence Rd, IA 52240
- USDOT
- 1471037
- MC number
- MC556716
- Fleet
- 37 trucks · 41 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 2
Stannard Moving & Storage
2820 South Riverside Drive, IA 52246
- USDOT
- 228904
- MC number
- MC166228
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 1983
- 3
Reliable Moving & Delivery
IA 52240
- USDOT
- 833245
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1999
Movers within 30 miles of Iowa City
Nearest first, from Coralville, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Washington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Lifeson Movers | Coralville, IA | 954864 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Hawkeye Moving & Storage Inc | North Liberty, IA | 724473 | 13 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Always Moving Forward LLC | North Liberty, IA | 3339090 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Advanced Moving Services LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1890074 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Kensington Van Lines | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4166251 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Local Moving Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1630092 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Amara Moving and Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4226737 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Neighborhood Movers LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1516407 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1015058 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Washington Town & Country Movers | Washington, IA | 807959 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | River City Moving and Delivery | Muscatine, IA | 1975857 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | Marion, IA | 4536257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Affordable Movers | Hiawatha, IA | 1737312 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery Inc | Springville, IA | 724517 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Iowa City
9 of the 23 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 67 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 42 vehicle inspections (11.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 67 driver inspections (17.9%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maher Bros Transfer and Storage IncCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 87390 | 19 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 19 |
| Porter Moving Company LLCCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 2427654 | 14 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 14 |
| Adamantine Spine MovingIowa City, IA · USDOT 1471037 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Nex Level MovingCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 3348633 | 7 | 0 of 5 | 2 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckCedar Rapids, IA · USDOT 2335297 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| White Glove MoversMarion, IA · USDOT 2991947 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Iowa City
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: $1,058 – $1,410 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Iowa City cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Iowa City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Iowa City hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Iowa City cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Adamantine Spine Moving | 1471037 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Stannard Moving & Storage | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 25 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | River City Moving and Delivery | Muscatine, IA | 1975857 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | Marion, IA | 4536257 | 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 Johnson County
Iowa City is in Johnson County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,052 people a year leaving Johnson County for another state, most often for Illinois (about 1,014), Texas (about 637) and New York (about 619), while about 7,192 (±1,032) 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Iowa City, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Iowa City itself on the FMCSA register, and 20 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Coralville, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Washington and nearby). All 23 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City to Chicago, IL (about 235 miles) is $1,058 – $1,410 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Iowa City?
By reported fleet, Adamantine Spine Moving in Iowa City, IA, with 37 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1471037). 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 Iowa City, IA?
2 carriers registered in Iowa City hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 Iowa City 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 23 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Iowa City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 23 movers listed here were inspected, 67 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 42 vehicle inspections (11.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Johnson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,192 (±1,032) a year from other states, about 1,885 (±699) from abroad and about 8,264 (±916) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Linn County (about 1,522 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.