Licensed Movers in Brainerd, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Brainerd with the FMCSA, and 9 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 Brainerd to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Brainerd
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 11 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Brainerd and 9 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 11 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 1,211 people a year move to Crow Wing County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Brainerd
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
RDS Moving LLC
3547 Gull Lake Dam Road, MN 56401
- USDOT
- 3060880
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
New Life Movers
MN 56401
- USDOT
- 1860354
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2009
Movers within 30 miles of Brainerd
Nearest first, from Pillager, Breezy Point, Crosby, Motley and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | Kinney & Son Moving & Storage | Pillager, MN | 934740 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Lakes Area Moving | Pillager, MN | 710927 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Otto Moving LLC | Pillager, MN | 4221031 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Northland Movers Company | Breezy Point, MN | 2319087 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | James Lee Transport | Crosby, MN | 1212366 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | We Care Moving Company LLC | Motley, MN | 3631936 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Up North Moving | Motley, MN | 4336369 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | North Central Transfer Inc | Aitkin, MN | 738535 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Mille Lacs Fish House Moving LLC | Aitkin, MN | 4062439 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Brainerd
3 of the 11 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 27 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 12 vehicle inspections (41.7%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 27 driver inspections (3.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee TransportCrosby, MN · USDOT 1212366 | 23 | 3 of 10 | 0 of 23 |
| RDS Moving LLCBrainerd, MN · USDOT 3060880 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Kinney & Son Moving & StoragePillager, MN · USDOT 934740 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Brainerd
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $46–$57 per mover per hour in Minnesota in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $535 – $873 and three bedrooms $903 – $1,614. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $2,358 – $3,144 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Brainerd cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Brainerd
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Brainerd hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Brainerd cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 mi | James Lee Transport | Crosby, MN | 1212366 | 14 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 out of Crow Wing County
Brainerd is in Crow Wing County, MN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 854 people a year leaving Crow Wing County for another state, most often for North Dakota (about 298), Iowa (about 132) and Arizona (about 96), while about 1,211 (±352) 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Brainerd, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Brainerd itself on the FMCSA register, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Pillager, Breezy Point, Crosby, Motley and nearby). All 11 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Brainerd?
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 Brainerd to Chicago, IL (about 524 miles) is $2,358 – $3,144 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Brainerd?
By reported fleet, James Lee Transport in Crosby, MN, with 14 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1212366). 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 Brainerd, MN?
0 carriers registered in Brainerd hold 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 Brainerd 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. 1 of the 11 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Brainerd passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 11 movers listed here were inspected, 27 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 12 vehicle inspections (41.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Crow Wing County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 1,211 (±352) a year from other states, about 59 (±37) from abroad and about 2,409 (±335) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Cass County (about 478 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.