Licensed Movers in Spencer, IA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Spencer with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Spencer to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Spencer
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 4 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 Spencer and 2 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 4 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.
Movers based in Spencer
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mercury Moving
IA 51301
- USDOT
- 1023166
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
- 2
Axle Transfer Inc
902 W 4Th Street, IA 51301
- USDOT
- 619617
- MC number
- MC831059
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1995
Movers within 30 miles of Spencer
Nearest first, from Rembrandt, Estherville and nearby.
Roadside inspections: movers near Spencer
1 of the 4 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspection (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 3 driver inspections (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Transfer & StorageEstherville, IA · USDOT 708201 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Spencer
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 Spencer: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Spencer: 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 Spencer: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Spencer, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 458 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 1,711 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,279 | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,621 | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 458 | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 842 | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,079 | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,150 | $5,175 – $6,900 | $5,951 – $7,935 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,711 | $7,700 – $10,266 | $8,854 – $11,806 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,229 | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
Long-distance movers in Spencer
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Spencer holds it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Spencer.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axle Transfer Inc | 619617 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mi | Scott Transfer & Storage | Estherville, IA | 708201 | 4 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.
Before you book a Spencer 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 Spencer: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Spencer, IA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Spencer itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Rembrandt, Estherville and nearby). All 4 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Spencer?
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 Spencer to Chicago, IL (about 458 miles) is $2,061 – $2,748 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Spencer?
By reported fleet, Scott Transfer & Storage in Estherville, IA, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 708201). 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 Spencer, IA?
1 carrier registered in Spencer holds 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 Spencer 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. 2 of the 4 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Spencer passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 4 movers listed here were inspected, 3 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 1 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.