Licensed Movers in Johnston, IA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Johnston with the FMCSA, and 34 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 Johnston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Johnston
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 34
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 35 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Johnston and 34 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 35 can move you out of state. 11 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 Johnston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
SBS Moving Corp
6165 Nw 86Th St Ste 228, IA 50131
- USDOT
- 4169102
- MC number
- MC1603244
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
Movers within 30 miles of Johnston
Nearest first, from Urbandale, Grimes, Ankeny, Des Moines and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | TLC Moving Inc | Grimes, IA | 1252373 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Siddall Moving and Storage Inc | Urbandale, IA | 218032 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Kai Kai's Moving Pros | Grimes, IA | 4148689 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Blue Cow Moving and Storage | Ankeny, IA | 3833578 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Black Belt Movers | Ankeny, IA | 3527158 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Neighborhood Moving | Ankeny, IA | 1513827 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | The Approved Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3477744 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Iowa Movers LLC | Clive, IA | 3596478 | 5 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All Types Moving | Clive, IA | 4328928 | 4 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | All Iowa Moving | Des Moines, IA | 850137 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | American Moving Services | Des Moines, IA | 723011 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Iowa | Clive, IA | 4512690 | 0 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Capitol City Moving | Des Moines, IA | 740847 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ankeny Moving & Storage | Ankeny, IA | 728115 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | The Affordable Movers | West Des Moines, IA | 2014543 | 6 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Movers | Des Moines, IA | 944610 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Iowa Community Moving | West Des Moines, IA | 2442688 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | We Haul Moving Company | Des Moines, IA | 1604263 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Reliable Relocations | Des Moines, IA | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | M&A Moving and Hauling | Madrid, IA | 2340775 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Combined Relocation Services LLC | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Nationwide Van Line LLC | Madrid, IA | 4373342 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Alex Moving LLC | Ames, IA | 4346742 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Hemmen Moving Inc | Ames, IA | 608245 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Quality Transfer & Moving Service | Ames, IA | 942558 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Harvest Academy Movers | Indianola, IA | 3541981 | 3 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Quality Transfer & Moving Service | Indianola, IA | 726171 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Johnston
11 of the 35 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 20 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 19 driver inspections (5.3%, 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 |
| Hemmen Moving IncAmes, IA · USDOT 608245 | 3 | 1 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Johnston
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 Johnston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Johnston: 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 Johnston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Johnston, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 367 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,669 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,195 | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,669 | $7,511 – $10,014 | $8,637 – $11,516 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 367 | $1,652 – $2,202 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 745 | $3,353 – $4,470 | $3,855 – $5,140 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 967 | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,048 | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,566 | $7,047 – $9,396 | $8,104 – $10,805 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,138 | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
Long-distance movers in Johnston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Johnston holds it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Johnston.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBS Moving Corp | 4169102 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Duplicate- You First Moving | Urbandale, IA | 3253628 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Adam's Moving | Ankeny, IA | 4197415 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | | Lint Van Lines Inc | Des Moines, IA | 543541 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Des Moines LLC | Des Moines, IA | 3528959 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Mighty Movers LLC | Des Moines, IA | 2468266 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Dedicated Movers of Iowa LLC | Des Moines, IA | 4536957 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Midwest Moving Pros | Waukee, IA | 4199938 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Reliable Relocations | Des Moines, IA | 4349914 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Combined Relocation Services LLC | Huxley, IA | 1666941 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Alex Moving LLC | Ames, IA | 4346742 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Hemmen Moving Inc | Ames, IA | 608245 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Polk County
Johnston sits in Polk County, IA, home to about 479,603 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 10,976 (±1,208) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,629 (±403) from abroad and about 14,376 (±1,357) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,623 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Johnston | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County, IAWaukee moving costs | 4,388 ±856 | ≈ 13 mi to Waukee | $505 – $831 |
| Warren County, IANorwalk moving costs | 1,961 ±665 | ≈ 17 mi to Norwalk | $505 – $831 |
| Story County, IAAmes moving costs | 1,914 ±373 | ≈ 28 mi to Ames | $505 – $831 |
| Johnson County, IAIowa City moving costs | 859 ±254 | ≈ 132 mi to Iowa City | $594 – $792 |
| Black Hawk County, IAWaterloo moving costs | 695 ±375 | ≈ 104 mi to Waterloo | $468 – $624 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Dallas County, IA (about 2,686), Story County, IA (about 2,109) and Warren County, IA (about 1,438). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 873), Minnesota (about 812) and Florida (about 809); the largest flows in come from Minnesota (about 1,124), Colorado (about 1,087) and Illinois (about 1,032).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Johnston 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 Johnston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Johnston, IA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Johnston itself on the FMCSA register, and 34 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Urbandale, Grimes, Ankeny, Des Moines and nearby). All 35 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Johnston?
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 Johnston to Chicago, IL (about 367 miles) is $1,652 – $2,202 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Johnston?
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 Johnston, IA?
1 carrier registered in Johnston holds interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Johnston 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. 12 of the 35 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Johnston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 35 movers listed here were inspected, 20 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 7 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.