Licensed Movers in Duluth, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Duluth with the FMCSA, and 2 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 Duluth to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Duluth
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 4 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 Duluth and 2 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 4 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 3,911 people a year move to St. Louis County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Duluth
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wherley Moving Systems Inc
4845 Miller Trunk Highway, MN 55811
- USDOT
- 1778756
- MC number
- MC648837
- Fleet
- 13 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 2
Twin Ports Shipping and Boat Moving LLC
628 N 10Th Ave E, MN 55805
- USDOT
- 4572613
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
Movers within 30 miles of Duluth
Nearest first, from Esko, Superior and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | Moving by Day LLC | Esko, MN | 3324203 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | A-1 Movers Inc | Superior, WI | 1129233 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Duluth
3 of the 4 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 21 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 15 vehicle inspections (6.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wherley Moving Systems IncDuluth, MN · USDOT 1778756 | 13 | 1 of 10 | 0 of 13 |
| A-1 Movers IncSuperior, WI · USDOT 1129233 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Moving by Day LLCEsko, MN · USDOT 3324203 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Duluth
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: $2,124 – $2,832 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Duluth cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Duluth
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in Duluth hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Duluth cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wherley Moving Systems Inc | 1778756 | 13 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Twin Ports Shipping and Boat Moving LLC | 4572613 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mi | | A-1 Movers Inc | Superior, WI | 1129233 | 12 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 St. Louis County
Duluth is in St. Louis County, MN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,665 people a year leaving St. Louis County for another state, most often for Wisconsin (about 1,487), Florida (about 914) and Iowa (about 529), while about 3,911 (±541) 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 Duluth 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 Duluth: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Duluth, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Duluth itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Esko, Superior and nearby). All 4 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Duluth?
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 Duluth to Chicago, IL (about 472 miles) is $2,124 – $2,832 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Duluth?
By reported fleet, Wherley Moving Systems Inc in Duluth, MN, with 13 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1778756). 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 Duluth, MN?
2 carriers registered in Duluth 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 Duluth 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. 3 of the 4 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Duluth passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 4 movers listed here were inspected, 21 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 15 vehicle inspections (6.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to St. Louis County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,911 (±541) a year from other states, about 325 (±89) from abroad and about 8,615 (±922) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Hennepin County (about 1,094 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.