Licensed Movers in Lawrence, KS
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Lawrence with the FMCSA, and 25 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 Lawrence to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lawrence
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 18
- of 28 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in Lawrence and 25 more work within 30 miles; 18 of the 28 can move you out of state. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 5,506 people a year move to Douglas County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Lawrence
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Professional Moving & Storage Inc
3620 Thomas Court, KS 66046
- USDOT
- 917983
- MC number
- MC397078
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2000
- 2
Starving Artists Moving
Legal name: BCV Moving on LLC
1942 Louisiana, KS 66046
- USDOT
- 768024
- MC number
- MC345177
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 3
Dock2Dock
Legal name: Door2Door Movers LLC
1809 Villo Woods Ct, KS 66044
- USDOT
- 4517072
- MC number
- MC1789178
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Lawrence
Nearest first, from Bonner Springs, Olathe, Topeka, Leavenworth and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi | Gerber Transfer LLC | Bonner Springs, KS | 2391030 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | A & M Transfer LLC | Bonner Springs, KS | 2209094 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Moving Proz | Olathe, KS | 2275038 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Topeka, KS | 3286258 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | RJ Moving LLC | Olathe, KS | 3926735 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Let's Talk Moving LLC | Olathe, KS | 3846255 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Johnson Storage & Moving | Topeka, KS | 2269408 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 23 mi | A & A Moving Hauling Services 3 Men With A Truck & 3 Men With A Truck and Trailer Jayhawk Moving and Storage | Topeka, KS | 1439297 | 10 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Love's Moving Service LLC | Topeka, KS | 2460847 | 2 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Wright's Moving Inc | Topeka, KS | 995326 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Mastery Moving Inc | Topeka, KS | 973954 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Right Way Moving LLC | Topeka, KS | 2383110 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Midwest Moving Company LLC | Topeka, KS | 3110818 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 26 mi |  | Studdard Moving and Storage | Leavenworth, KS | 99388 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 26 mi |  | Century Van Lines Inc | Leavenworth, KS | 888860 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi |  | NL Wilson Moving Inc | Olathe, KS | 1683198 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Tray Moving & Storage Kansas City LLC | Olathe, KS | 4509959 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Daniel Escalona Moving Service | Olathe, KS | 3604592 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Dba Mike Hammer Local Moving | Lenexa, KS | 2929832 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Shawnee, KS | 1119362 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Great Day Moving | Spring Hill, KS | 4421263 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Elite Moving Services | Topeka, KS | 3301937 | 2 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Companion Moving LLC | Lenexa, KS | 3477273 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Neighborhood Movers KC | Overland Park, KS | 4430211 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Saunders Moving LLC | Overland Park, KS | 3009556 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Lawrence
14 of the 28 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 50 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 33 vehicle inspections (12.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 50 driver inspections (24.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| Moving ProzOlathe, KS · USDOT 2275038 | 5 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
| Daniel Escalona Moving ServiceOlathe, KS · USDOT 3604592 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| Studdard Moving and StorageLeavenworth, KS · USDOT 99388 | 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 Lawrence
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $40–$50 per mover per hour in Kansas in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $475 – $775 and three bedrooms $795 – $1,425. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $2,286 – $3,048 for two bedrooms to Dallas, TX. The Lawrence cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Lawrence
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Lawrence hold it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Lawrence cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Professional Moving & Storage Inc | 917983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 2 | | Starving Artists Moving | 768024 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 3 | Dock2Dock | 4517072 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi | Gerber Transfer LLC | Bonner Springs, KS | 2391030 | 17 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | | Moving Proz | Olathe, KS | 2275038 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Topeka, KS | 3286258 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | RJ Moving LLC | Olathe, KS | 3926735 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Johnson Storage & Moving | Topeka, KS | 2269408 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 26 mi | | Studdard Moving and Storage | Leavenworth, KS | 99388 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 26 mi | | Century Van Lines Inc | Leavenworth, KS | 888860 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | | NL Wilson Moving Inc | Olathe, KS | 1683198 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 27 mi | Daniel Escalona Moving Service | Olathe, KS | 3604592 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Dba Mike Hammer Local Moving | Lenexa, KS | 2929832 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Coleman American Moving Services Inc | Shawnee, KS | 1119362 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Great Day Moving | Spring Hill, KS | 4421263 | 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 Kansas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Douglas County
Lawrence is in Douglas County, KS. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,065 people a year leaving Douglas County for another state, most often for Missouri (about 1,588), Colorado (about 1,527) and Texas (about 876), while about 5,506 (±760) 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 Lawrence 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 Kansas
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Lawrence: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Lawrence, KS?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in Lawrence itself on the FMCSA register, and 25 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bonner Springs, Olathe, Topeka, Leavenworth and nearby). All 28 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Lawrence?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Lawrence to Dallas, TX (about 508 miles) is $2,286 – $3,048 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Lawrence?
By reported fleet, Studdard Moving and Storage in Leavenworth, KS, with 22 trucks on its filing (USDOT 99388). 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 Lawrence, KS?
3 carriers registered in Lawrence hold interstate operating authority, and 15 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 Lawrence movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Kansas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Kansas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 18 of the 28 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Lawrence passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 14 of the 28 movers listed here were inspected, 50 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 33 vehicle inspections (12.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Douglas County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,506 (±760) a year from other states, about 933 (±279) from abroad and about 7,394 (±925) from elsewhere in Kansas. The largest single flow out goes to Johnson County (about 2,117 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.