Licensed Movers in Cottage Grove, MN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Cottage Grove
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- 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 Cottage Grove and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 4,064 people a year move to Washington County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Cottage Grove
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
The Approved Movers MN LLC
8130 E Point Douglas Rd S Apt 303, MN 55016
- USDOT
- 3609960
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Cottage Grove
Nearest first, from Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury, Hastings and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Mountain Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4278164 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | B & B Moving LLC | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3921114 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Moving Things | Woodbury, MN | 2096642 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Robinson Transfer Inc | Hastings, MN | 532973 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co | South St. Paul, MN | 242288 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Paul Bunyan Moving LLC | South St. Paul, MN | 3088833 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Wheeler's Moving | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3439540 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | JJ Trucking & Moving | Hastings, MN | 1698417 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Mad Moving LLC | Rosemount, MN | 3891404 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Premium Moving Services | Maplewood, MN | 3047943 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Haul Out Moving Company LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 3563492 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Brandons Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4533778 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Matt's Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 1704106 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | Brotherly Hug Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4488919 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Graebel Moving Services | Eagan, MN | 2542310 | 11 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Twin Cities Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 2397353 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Allstate Moving Services LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4357339 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Lighthouse Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 1452848 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 4418128 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | D & D Brothers Moving LLC | Hampton, MN | 2942671 | 8 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Best Life Relocation Services | Eagan, MN | 4227477 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mr Mover | Eagan, MN | 2536199 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Base Movers LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4254635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Metcalf Moving and Storage | Saint Paul, MN | 1127088 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Frandon Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4059141 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Nystrom Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 1124693 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Win-Win Moving Solutions LLC | River Falls, WI | 4252242 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Samir Lockhart | Saint Paul, MN | 4503969 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Ewms Moving LLC | Maplewood, MN | 3838784 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | South Metro Movers LLC | Apple Valley, MN | 3899842 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Frandon Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4058983 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Daymakers Moving | Hudson, WI | 2593674 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi |  | College Muscle Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 1443087 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Soma Moving | Minneapolis, MN | 2348353 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Soma Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 2916990 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Great Home Delivery | Little Canada, MN | 3019416 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Midwest Moving LLC | Maplewood, MN | 2824652 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Home Run Moving Company LLC | Little Canada, MN | 3549417 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | St Croix Movers Inc | Hudson, WI | 1439263 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Cottage Grove
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,010 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 85 of 534 vehicle inspections (15.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 1,010 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 |
| Matt's Moving LLCSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 1704106 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Daymakers MovingHudson, WI · USDOT 2593674 | 14 | 0 of 12 | 0 of 14 |
| D & D Brothers Moving LLCHampton, MN · USDOT 2942671 | 10 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 10 |
| Bester Bros Transfer & Storage CoSouth St. Paul, MN · USDOT 242288 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| College Muscle MoversSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 1443087 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Cottage Grove
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: $1,755 – $2,340 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Cottage Grove cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Cottage Grove
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Cottage Grove hold it and 12 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Cottage Grove cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Robinson Transfer Inc | Hastings, MN | 532973 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co | South St. Paul, MN | 242288 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Premium Moving Services | Maplewood, MN | 3047943 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Haul Out Moving Company LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 3563492 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | | Matt's Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 1704106 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 14 mi | Base Movers LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4254635 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Metcalf Moving and Storage | Saint Paul, MN | 1127088 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Win-Win Moving Solutions LLC | River Falls, WI | 4252242 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Daymakers Moving | Hudson, WI | 2593674 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | | College Muscle Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 1443087 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Great Home Delivery | Little Canada, MN | 3019416 | 1 truck | 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 Washington County
Cottage Grove is in Washington County, MN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,951 people a year leaving Washington County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 2,169), Florida (about 821) and Texas (about 445), while about 4,064 (±764) 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Cottage Grove, MN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Cottage Grove itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury, Hastings 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 Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove to Chicago, IL (about 390 miles) is $1,755 – $2,340 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove, MN?
0 carriers registered in Cottage Grove hold interstate operating authority, and 12 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 Cottage Grove 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. 12 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Cottage Grove passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 1,010 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 85 of 534 vehicle inspections (15.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Washington County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,064 (±764) a year from other states, about 667 (±233) from abroad and about 13,164 (±1,218) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Ramsey County (about 4,329 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.