Licensed Movers in Apple Valley, MN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Apple Valley with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Apple Valley to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Apple Valley
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Apple Valley and 40 more work within 30 miles; 10 of the 41 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 6,815 people a year move to Dakota County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Apple Valley
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
South Metro Movers LLC
15464 Galaxie Ave Apt 126, MN 55124
- USDOT
- 3899842
- MC number
- MC1495315
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Apple Valley
Nearest first, from Burnsville, Eagan, Saint Paul, Bloomington and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Action Moving Services Inc | Burnsville, MN | 230511 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Best Life Relocation Services | Eagan, MN | 4227477 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Mr Mover | Eagan, MN | 2536199 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Base Movers LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4254635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Graebel Moving Services | Eagan, MN | 2542310 | 11 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Minute Men Professional Moving LLC | Bloomington, MN | 2278230 | 4 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Minute Men Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 4508792 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Royal Movers & Storage LLP | Minneapolis, MN | 4278474 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mover | Bloomington, MN | 2435622 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mad Moving LLC | Rosemount, MN | 3891404 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Dahlberg's Moving | Savage, MN | 4225567 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks Moving | Lakeville, MN | 2507804 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Sirius Transfer Inc | Lakeville, MN | 1981890 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | City Wide Moving Inc | Lakeville, MN | 1763989 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Stafford Moving Company | Minneapolis, MN | 3394194 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Wheeler's Moving | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3439540 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pleasant Moving LLC | Lakeville, MN | 4227212 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Keith's Moving Service | Savage, MN | 1664503 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Finn's Family Moving | Bloomington, MN | 4475948 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Big Red Moving | Savage, MN | 4250809 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Collegiate Power Movers LLC | Farmington, MN | 4404227 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Adaptive Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 4181632 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | GDS Transfer LLC | Farmington, MN | 3849779 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | TC Moving Solutions | Minneapolis, MN | 3423911 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | B & B Moving LLC | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3921114 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Twin Cities Moving Systems Inc | Prior Lake, MN | 1273556 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 11 mi | First Priority Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3377178 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Above the Crowd Moving LLC | Prior Lake, MN | 2450281 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Helping Hand Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3386984 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Edina, MN | 1280045 | 12 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co | South St. Paul, MN | 242288 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Lovelette Transfer Co | Minneapolis, MN | 1103720 | 6 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | General Expert Moving Service | Minneapolis, MN | 2846187 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Jet Transfer | Minneapolis, MN | 1103718 | 4 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | M S Relocation Services Inc | Minneapolis, MN | 4079445 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Paul Bunyan Moving LLC | South St. Paul, MN | 3088833 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Nystrom Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 1124693 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | King Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4290237 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Yes Moving LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3201921 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Apple Valley
10 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,012 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 87 of 536 vehicle inspections (16.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 1,012 driver inspections (1.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Twin Cities Moving Systems IncPrior Lake, MN · USDOT 1273556 | 47 | 6 of 24 | 4 of 47 |
| Bester Bros Transfer & Storage CoSouth St. Paul, MN · USDOT 242288 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Minute Men Professional Moving LLCBloomington, MN · USDOT 2278230 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Action Moving Services IncBurnsville, MN · USDOT 230511 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk College Hunks MovingLakeville, MN · USDOT 2507804 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Apple Valley: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $46–$57 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $535 – $873.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $259 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $351 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $535 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $903 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,547 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,915 – $2,811 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Minnesota: hand movers there earn a median $22.25 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $46–$57 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Apple Valley: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Apple Valley, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 400 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,771 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,178 | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,771 | $7,970 – $10,626 | $9,165 – $12,220 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 400 | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 990 | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,215 | $5,468 – $7,290 | $6,288 – $8,384 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,076 | $4,842 – $6,456 | $5,568 – $7,424 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,746 | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,138 | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
Long-distance movers in Apple Valley
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Apple Valley hold it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Apple Valley.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | Action Moving Services Inc | Burnsville, MN | 230511 | 16 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Base Movers LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4254635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Royal Movers & Storage LLP | Minneapolis, MN | 4278474 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Adaptive Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 4181632 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | GDS Transfer LLC | Farmington, MN | 3849779 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | TC Moving Solutions | Minneapolis, MN | 3423911 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | Twin Cities Moving Systems Inc | Prior Lake, MN | 1273556 | 30 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co | South St. Paul, MN | 242288 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | King Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4290237 | 2 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 Minnesota is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Dakota County
Apple Valley sits in Dakota County, MN, home to about 419,792 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,815 (±1,039) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,769 (±520) from abroad and about 18,890 (±1,210) from elsewhere in Minnesota. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,924 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Apple Valley | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MNMinneapolis moving costs | 6,061 ±1,169 | ≈ 19 mi to Minneapolis | $535 – $873 |
| Ramsey County, MNSaint Paul moving costs | 3,765 ±542 | ≈ 18 mi to Saint Paul | $535 – $873 |
| Scott County, MNSavage moving costs | 1,576 ±455 | ≈ 9 mi to Savage | $535 – $873 |
| Washington County, MNCottage Grove moving costs | 1,334 ±400 | ≈ 17 mi to Cottage Grove | $535 – $873 |
| Anoka County, MNCoon Rapids moving costs | 899 ±333 | ≈ 35 mi to Coon Rapids | $535 – $873 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hennepin County, MN (about 6,506), Ramsey County, MN (about 4,375) and Washington County, MN (about 1,990). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 1,555), Arizona (about 671) and Texas (about 649); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 1,443), Iowa (about 731) and California (about 444).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Apple Valley 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 Minnesota
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Apple Valley: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Apple Valley, MN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Apple Valley itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Burnsville, Eagan, Saint Paul, Bloomington and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Apple Valley?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $46–$57 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $535 – $873 and a three-bedroom home at $903 – $1,614. A long-distance move from Apple Valley to Chicago, IL (about 400 miles) is $1,800 – $2,400 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Apple Valley?
By reported fleet, Bay and Bay in Eagan, MN, with 360 trucks on its filing (USDOT 125630). 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 Apple Valley, MN?
0 carriers registered in Apple Valley hold interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Apple Valley movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Minnesota is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Minnesota requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 10 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Apple Valley passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 1,012 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 87 of 536 vehicle inspections (16.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Dakota County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,815 (±1,039) a year from other states, about 1,769 (±520) from abroad and about 18,890 (±1,210) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Hennepin County (about 6,061 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.