Licensed Movers in Marion, IA
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Marion with the FMCSA, and 18 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 Marion to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Marion
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 9
- of 21 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 Marion and 18 more work within 30 miles; 9 of the 21 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 5,210 people a year move to Linn County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Marion
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
White Glove Movers
Legal name: WGM Logistic Group Inc
4600 Commercial Ave, IA 52302
- USDOT
- 4572249
- MC number
- MC1820278
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 12 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
White Glove Movers
Legal name: Denny Enterprises Inc
4600 Commercial Ave, IA 52302
- USDOT
- 2991947
- MC number
- MC21265
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Bennett's Moving Company LLC
3226 Ruffian Rd Marion Iowa, IA 52302
- USDOT
- 4536257
- MC number
- MC1799464
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Marion
Nearest first, from Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Springville, North Liberty and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Neighborhood Movers LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1516407 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1015058 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Affordable Movers | Hiawatha, IA | 1737312 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Local Moving Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1630092 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery Inc | Springville, IA | 724517 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Amara Moving and Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4226737 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | Advanced Moving Services LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1890074 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Kensington Van Lines | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4166251 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Hawkeye Moving & Storage Inc | North Liberty, IA | 724473 | 13 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Always Moving Forward LLC | North Liberty, IA | 3339090 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Lifeson Movers | Coralville, IA | 954864 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi |  | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Reliable Moving & Delivery | Iowa City, IA | 833245 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Marion
9 of the 21 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 Marion
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 Marion: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Marion: 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 Marion: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Marion, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 238 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,800 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,066 | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,800 | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 238 | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 817 | $3,677 – $4,902 | $4,228 – $5,637 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,020 | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 926 | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,513 | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,011 | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
Long-distance movers in Marion
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Marion hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Marion.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Glove Movers | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | | White Glove Movers | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | 4536257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 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 to and from Linn County
Marion sits in Linn County, IA, home to about 223,123 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,210 (±896) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 434 (±133) from abroad and about 6,790 (±891) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,641 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Marion | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, IAIowa City moving costs | 1,551 ±472 | ≈ 32 mi to Iowa City | $505 – $831 |
| Polk County, IADes Moines moving costs | 662 ±248 | ≈ 128 mi to Des Moines | $576 – $768 |
| Benton County, IA | 642 ±214 | — | — |
| Black Hawk County, IAWaterloo moving costs | 642 ±267 | ≈ 58 mi to Waterloo | $505 – $831 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 475 ±271 | ≈ 238 mi to Chicago | $1,071 – $1,428 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Johnson County, IA (about 1,522), Black Hawk County, IA (about 670) and Benton County, IA (about 576). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 691), Michigan (about 514) and Minnesota (about 323); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 828), Florida (about 688) and Indiana (about 378).
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 Marion 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 Marion: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Marion, IA?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Marion itself on the FMCSA register, and 18 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Springville, North Liberty and nearby). All 21 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Marion?
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 Marion to Chicago, IL (about 238 miles) is $1,071 – $1,428 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Marion?
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 Marion, IA?
3 carriers registered in Marion 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 Marion 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. 9 of the 21 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Marion passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 21 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 Linn County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,210 (±896) a year from other states, about 434 (±133) from abroad and about 6,790 (±891) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Johnson County (about 1,551 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.