Licensed Movers in Clearwater, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Clearwater with the FMCSA, and 17 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 Clearwater to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Clearwater
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 17
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 19 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 Clearwater and 17 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 19 can move you out of state. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model.
Movers based in Clearwater
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Cool Fuel Transportation
Legal name: Arfsten Transfer Inc
2244 197Th Street East, MN 55320
- USDOT
- 242597
- MC number
- MC173128
- Fleet
- 22 trucks · 22 drivers
- Registered since
- 1984
- 2
A2Z Transfer Inc
15758 Evans Ave Nw, MN 55320
- USDOT
- 929466
- MC number
- MC401662
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
Movers within 30 miles of Clearwater
Nearest first, from St. Cloud, Maple Lake, Monticello, Sauk Rapids and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Red's Transfer & Storage Inc | St. Cloud, MN | 589275 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A&G Packing &Moving Services | St. Cloud, MN | 1971977 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Lohse Transfer Inc | Maple Lake, MN | 294301 | 61 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Unique Movers LLC | Sauk Rapids, MN | 2896983 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 18 mi | Unique Movers LLC | Sartell, MN | 4539478 | 4 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | JK Self Storage and Moving | Sartell, MN | 4399073 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Graham Moving Inc | Cokato, MN | 2255659 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Morrell Transfer Inc | Elk River, MN | 211809 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Lisa Taylor | Elk River, MN | 3252395 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Scott Machinery Moving | Hanover, MN | 3354455 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | TK Movers LLC | Montrose, MN | 2820734 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | MJB Moving Up LLC | Elk River, MN | 2260455 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Action Rigging & Machine Moving | Elk River, MN | 1108190 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Olsen Moving | Elk River, MN | 4238607 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mnpro Moving and Storage | Albany, MN | 2908034 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Bork Moving and Storage | Paynesville, MN | 1628571 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Clearwater
9 of the 19 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 183 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 21 of 100 vehicle inspections (21.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 183 driver inspections (2.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
| Morrell Transfer IncElk River, MN · USDOT 211809 | 57 | 10 of 36 | 0 of 57 |
| Lohse Transfer IncMaple Lake, MN · USDOT 294301 | 54 | 3 of 30 | 2 of 54 |
| Unique Movers LLCSauk Rapids, MN · USDOT 2896983 | 4 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Olsen MovingElk River, MN · USDOT 4238607 | 2 | none inspected | 1 of 2 |
| Red's Transfer & Storage IncSt. Cloud, MN · USDOT 589275 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Clearwater
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 Clearwater: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Clearwater: 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 Clearwater: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Clearwater, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 471 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 1,818 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,237 | $5,567 – $7,422 | $6,401 – $8,535 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,743 | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 471 | $2,120 – $2,826 | $2,437 – $3,250 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,031 | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,262 | $5,679 – $7,572 | $6,531 – $8,708 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,142 | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,818 | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,200 | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
Long-distance movers in Clearwater
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Clearwater hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Clearwater.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cool Fuel Transportation | 242597 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | A2Z Transfer Inc | 929466 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Red's Transfer & Storage Inc | St. Cloud, MN | 589275 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Lohse Transfer Inc | Maple Lake, MN | 294301 | 61 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Unique Movers LLC | Sauk Rapids, MN | 2896983 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 26 mi | Morrell Transfer Inc | Elk River, MN | 211809 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Scott Machinery Moving | Hanover, MN | 3354455 | 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.
Before you book a Clearwater 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 Clearwater: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Clearwater, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Clearwater itself on the FMCSA register, and 17 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (St. Cloud, Maple Lake, Monticello, Sauk Rapids and nearby). All 19 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Clearwater?
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 Clearwater to Chicago, IL (about 471 miles) is $2,120 – $2,826 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Clearwater?
By reported fleet, Lohse Transfer Inc in Maple Lake, MN, with 61 trucks on its filing (USDOT 294301). 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 Clearwater, MN?
2 carriers registered in Clearwater hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Clearwater 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. 8 of the 19 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Clearwater passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 9 of the 19 movers listed here were inspected, 183 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 21 of 100 vehicle inspections (21.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
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.