Licensed Movers in Waterloo, IA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Waterloo with the FMCSA, and 3 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 Waterloo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Waterloo
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 7 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $505 – $831
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Waterloo and 3 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 7 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $505 – $831 in our model. About 2,275 people a year move to Black Hawk County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Waterloo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Takin Brothers Transfer and Storage Company
2848 Lackland Drive, IA 50702
- USDOT
- 199663
- MC number
- MC52883
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Black Hawk Transfer
IA 50704
- USDOT
- 723811
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 3
Knights Moving Service
IA 50701
- USDOT
- 3697310
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 4
Daves Boys Moving and Hauling LLC
264 Derbyshire Rd, IA 50701
- USDOT
- 3593668
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Waterloo
Nearest first, from Cedar Falls and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Blue Line Moving & Storage Inc | Cedar Falls, IA | 742169 | 7 trucks | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cedar Valley Movers | Cedar Falls, IA | 2635623 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | First Class Moving Services LLC | Cedar Falls, IA | 4212758 | 1 truck | Within IA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Waterloo
2 of the 7 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line Moving & Storage IncCedar Falls, IA · USDOT 742169 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Daves Boys Moving and Hauling LLCWaterloo, IA · USDOT 3593668 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Waterloo
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: $1,292 – $1,722 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Waterloo cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Waterloo
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Waterloo holds it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Waterloo cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takin Brothers Transfer and Storage Company | 199663 | 6 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 out of Black Hawk County
Waterloo is in Black Hawk County, IA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,666 people a year leaving Black Hawk County for another state, most often for Florida (about 352), Indiana (about 279) and Minnesota (about 239), while about 2,275 (±548) 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Waterloo, IA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Waterloo itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cedar Falls and nearby). All 7 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo to Chicago, IL (about 287 miles) is $1,292 – $1,722 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Waterloo?
By reported fleet, Blue Line Moving & Storage Inc in Cedar Falls, IA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 742169). 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 Waterloo, IA?
1 carrier registered in Waterloo holds interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Waterloo 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 7 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Waterloo passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 7 movers listed here were inspected, 4 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 3 vehicle inspections (33.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Black Hawk County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,275 (±548) a year from other states, about 600 (±260) from abroad and about 5,856 (±718) from elsewhere in Iowa. The largest single flow out goes to Polk County (about 914 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.