Licensed Movers in Topeka, KS
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Topeka 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 Topeka to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Topeka
- 11
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 14 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
11 licensed movers are registered in Topeka and 3 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 14 can move you out of state. 6 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $475 – $775 in our model. About 2,590 people a year move to Shawnee County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Topeka
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Johnson Storage & Moving
Legal name: Johnson Logistics Kansas LLC
1936 Nw Lower Silver Lake Rd, KS 66608
- USDOT
- 2269408
- MC number
- MC774930
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
A & A Moving Hauling Services 3 Men With A Truck & 3 Men With A Truck and Trailer Jayhawk Moving and Storage
Legal name: A & A Truck Rental 3Men With A Truck & Trailer LLC
200 Sw Jackson St, KS 66603
- USDOT
- 1439297
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 3
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Legal name: Rojo Inc
5606 Sw Topeka Blvd Ste B, KS 66609
- USDOT
- 3286258
- MC number
- MC1425657
- Fleet
- 8 trucks · 10 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
Elite Moving Services
5012 Nw Pueblo Ct, KS 66618
- USDOT
- 3301937
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 5
Love's Moving Service LLC
210 Sw Hampton St, KS 66612
- USDOT
- 2460847
- MC number
- MC1611894
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 6
Techno Movers LLC
2142 Sw Meadow Ln, KS 66614
- USDOT
- 2478715
- MC number
- MC939555
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 7
Big John's Moving Company LLC
8722 Sw 29Th St, KS 66614
- USDOT
- 1183924
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 8
Right Way Moving LLC
3114 Sw 15Th St, KS 66604
- USDOT
- 2383110
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 9
Mastery Moving Inc
2001 Sw Briarwood Dr, KS 66611
- USDOT
- 973954
- MC number
- MC1069423
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 10
Wright's Moving Inc
1311 Nw Eugene St, KS 66608
- USDOT
- 995326
- MC number
- MC452568
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Midwest Moving Company LLC | 3110818 | 1 truck | Within KS | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Topeka
Nearest first, from Lawrence and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Dock2Dock | Lawrence, KS | 4517072 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi |  | Professional Moving & Storage Inc | Lawrence, KS | 917983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi |  | Starving Artists Moving | Lawrence, KS | 768024 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Topeka
6 of the 14 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 14 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 12 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 14 driver inspections (28.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| Johnson Storage & MovingTopeka, KS · USDOT 2269408 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
| Right Way Moving LLCTopeka, KS · USDOT 2383110 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Techno Movers LLCTopeka, KS · USDOT 2478715 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingTopeka, KS · USDOT 3286258 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Starving Artists MovingLawrence, KS · USDOT 768024 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Topeka
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: $2,291 – $3,054 for two bedrooms to Dallas, TX. The Topeka cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Topeka
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Topeka hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Topeka cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Storage & Moving | 2269408 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 2 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | 3286258 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Techno Movers LLC | 2478715 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Dock2Dock | Lawrence, KS | 4517072 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | | Professional Moving & Storage Inc | Lawrence, KS | 917983 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 28 mi | | Starving Artists Moving | Lawrence, KS | 768024 | 3 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 Kansas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Shawnee County
Topeka is in Shawnee County, KS. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 2,679 people a year leaving Shawnee County for another state, most often for Missouri (about 508), Texas (about 421) and Colorado (about 280), while about 2,590 (±503) 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 Topeka 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 Topeka: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Topeka, KS?
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Topeka itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lawrence and nearby). All 14 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Topeka?
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 Topeka to Dallas, TX (about 509 miles) is $2,291 – $3,054 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Topeka?
By reported fleet, Johnson Storage & Moving in Topeka, KS, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2269408). 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 Topeka, KS?
3 carriers registered in Topeka hold interstate operating authority, and 3 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 Topeka 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. 6 of the 14 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Topeka passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 6 of the 14 movers listed here were inspected, 14 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 12 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Shawnee County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,590 (±503) a year from other states, about 344 (±134) from abroad and about 5,371 (±686) from elsewhere in Kansas. The largest single flow out goes to Douglas County (about 1,153 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.