Licensed Movers in North Liberty, IA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in North Liberty with the FMCSA, and 19 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 North Liberty to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in North Liberty
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- 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
2 licensed movers are registered in North Liberty and 19 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 7,192 people a year move to Johnson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in North Liberty
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Hawkeye Moving & Storage Inc
2870 Stoner Court, IA 52317
- USDOT
- 724473
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 11 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 2
Always Moving Forward LLC
980 W Penn St Unit 7700, IA 52317
- USDOT
- 3339090
- MC number
- MC1065429
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Movers within 30 miles of North Liberty
Nearest first, from Coralville, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Lifeson Movers | Coralville, IA | 954864 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Reliable Moving & Delivery | Iowa City, IA | 833245 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Advanced Moving Services LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1890074 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Kensington Van Lines | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4166251 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Local Moving Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1630092 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Amara Moving and Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 4226737 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Neighborhood Movers LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1516407 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1015058 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Affordable Movers | Hiawatha, IA | 1737312 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi |  | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Bennett's Moving Company LLC | Marion, IA | 4536257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Quality Transfer & Delivery Inc | Springville, IA | 724517 | 2 trucks | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near North Liberty
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 North Liberty
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 North Liberty: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in North Liberty: 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 North Liberty: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From North Liberty, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 240 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,794 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,068 | $4,806 – $6,408 | $5,527 – $7,369 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,794 | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 240 | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 795 | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 996 | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 923 | $4,154 – $5,538 | $4,777 – $6,369 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,494 | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,011 | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
Long-distance movers in North Liberty
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in North Liberty hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of North Liberty.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Stannard Moving & Storage | Iowa City, IA | 228904 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Adamantine Spine Moving | Iowa City, IA | 1471037 | 37 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Maher Bros Transfer and Storage Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 87390 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2335297 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | | Porter Moving Company LLC | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2427654 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Nex Level Moving | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3348633 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 4572249 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | | White Glove Movers | Marion, IA | 2991947 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 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 to and from Johnson County
North Liberty sits in Johnson County, IA, home to about 148,991 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,192 (±1,032) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,885 (±699) from abroad and about 8,264 (±916) from elsewhere in Iowa. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,052 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From North Liberty | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn County, IACedar Rapids moving costs | 1,522 ±429 | ≈ 19 mi to Cedar Rapids | $505 – $831 |
| Polk County, IADes Moines moving costs | 536 ±216 | ≈ 122 mi to Des Moines | $549 – $732 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 390 ±154 | ≈ 240 mi to Chicago | $1,080 – $1,440 |
| Story County, IAAmes moving costs | 377 ±223 | ≈ 123 mi to Ames | $554 – $738 |
| Washington County, IA | 302 ±136 | — | — |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Linn County, IA (about 1,551), Polk County, IA (about 859) and Cook County, IL (about 585). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 1,014), Texas (about 637) and New York (about 619); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 2,239), California (about 600) and Minnesota (about 595).
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 North Liberty 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 North Liberty: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in North Liberty, IA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in North Liberty itself on the FMCSA register, and 19 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Coralville, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha 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 North Liberty?
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 North Liberty to Chicago, IL (about 240 miles) is $1,080 – $1,440 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near North Liberty?
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 North Liberty, IA?
0 carriers registered in North Liberty hold interstate operating authority, and 9 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 North Liberty 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 North Liberty 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 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.