Licensed Movers in Sturgis, MI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Sturgis with the FMCSA, and 5 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 Sturgis to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sturgis
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Sturgis and 5 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 6 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model. About 1,168 people a year move to St. Joseph County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Sturgis
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Meyers Moving and Storage Inc
903 Progress Street, MI 49091
- USDOT
- 75824
- MC number
- MC104707
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
Movers within 30 miles of Sturgis
Nearest first, from Schoolcraft, Scotts, Elkhart, Goshen and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Advanced Moving | Schoolcraft, MI | 2065131 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | USA Earthmovers and Builders Inc | Scotts, MI | 1826291 | 1 truck | Within MI | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Huys Bros Moving Inc | Elkhart, IN | 1109767 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 29 mi | L & S Movers LLC | Goshen, IN | 2940547 | 3 trucks | Within IN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Elkhart Moving & Storage | Elkhart, IN | 222173 | 1 truck | Within IN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Sturgis
3 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 8 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 5 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huys Bros Moving IncElkhart, IN · USDOT 1109767 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Elkhart Moving & StorageElkhart, IN · USDOT 222173 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Meyers Moving and Storage IncSturgis, MI · USDOT 75824 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Sturgis
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$48 per mover per hour in Michigan in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $747 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,371. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $599 – $798 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Sturgis cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Sturgis
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Sturgis holds it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Sturgis cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Meyers Moving and Storage Inc | 75824 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 mi | Huys Bros Moving Inc | Elkhart, IN | 1109767 | 4 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 Michigan is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of St. Joseph County
Sturgis is in St. Joseph County, MI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,436 people a year leaving St. Joseph County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 709), Florida (about 297) and Illinois (about 79), while about 1,168 (±257) 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 Sturgis 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 Michigan
376 listed household-goods carriers are based in Michigan; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Sturgis: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Sturgis, MI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Sturgis itself on the FMCSA register, and 5 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Schoolcraft, Scotts, Elkhart, Goshen and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Sturgis?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$48 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $747 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,371. A long-distance move from Sturgis to Chicago, IL (about 133 miles) is $599 – $798 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Sturgis?
By reported fleet, Huys Bros Moving Inc in Elkhart, IN, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1109767). 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 Sturgis, MI?
1 carrier registered in Sturgis 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 Sturgis movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Michigan is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Michigan requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 2 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Sturgis passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 8 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 5 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 St. Joseph County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,168 (±257) a year from other states, about 38 (±37) from abroad and about 1,493 (±299) from elsewhere in Michigan. The largest single flow out goes to Kalamazoo County (about 634 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.