Licensed Movers in Mason City, IA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Mason City with the FMCSA, and 1 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 Mason City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Mason City
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- 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
2 licensed movers are registered in Mason City and 1 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 3 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 788 people a year move to Cerro Gordo County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Mason City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
O'Brien Moving and Storage
Legal name: Crimmins Holding Inc
305 8Th St Sw, IA 50401
- USDOT
- 1765471
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
J D Moving
IA 50401
- USDOT
- 739788
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1998
Movers within 30 miles of Mason City
Nearest first, from Charles City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mi | Field Bros Moving Inc | Charles City, IA | 714503 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Mason City
1 of the 3 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 2 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Bros Moving IncCharles City, IA · USDOT 714503 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Mason 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: $1,562 – $2,082 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Mason City cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Mason City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Mason City hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Mason City cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mi | Field Bros Moving Inc | Charles City, IA | 714503 | 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 Cerro Gordo County
Mason City is in Cerro Gordo County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 469 people a year leaving Cerro Gordo County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 149), Minnesota (about 109) and Texas (about 75), while about 788 (±264) 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 Mason 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 Mason City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Mason City, IA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Mason City itself on the FMCSA register, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Charles City and nearby). All 3 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Mason 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 Mason City to Chicago, IL (about 347 miles) is $1,562 – $2,082 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Mason City?
By reported fleet, O'Brien Moving and Storage in Mason City, IA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1765471). 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 Mason City, IA?
0 carriers registered in Mason City hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Mason 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. 1 of the 3 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Mason City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 3 movers listed here had a roadside inspection, and none had a vehicle inspection to rate.
How many people move to Cerro Gordo County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 788 (±264) a year from other states, about 301 (±177) from abroad and about 1,292 (±283) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Dallas County (about 203 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.