Licensed Movers in Elk River, MN
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Elk River 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 Elk River to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Elk River
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 16
- of 45 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Elk River and 40 more work within 30 miles; 16 of the 45 can move you out of state. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 847 people a year move to Sherburne County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Elk River
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Morrell Transfer Inc
10752 171St Ave Nw, MN 55330
- USDOT
- 211809
- MC number
- MC96687
- Fleet
- 22 trucks · 22 drivers
- Registered since
- 1982
- 2
Lisa Taylor
Legal name: Class Act Trucking and Moving
16050 205Th Ave Nw, MN 55330
- USDOT
- 3252395
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 3
MJB Moving Up LLC
650 Dodge Ave, MN 55330
- USDOT
- 2260455
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
- 4
Action Rigging & Machine Moving
18647 144Th Street, MN 55330
- USDOT
- 1108190
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
- 5
Olsen Moving
Legal name: Olsen Moving LLC
18034 Sunrise Cir Nw, MN 55330
- USDOT
- 4238607
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Elk River
Nearest first, from Anoka, Ramsey, Dayton, Hanover and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | City Moving and Storage LLC | Anoka, MN | 2104332 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Robinson Moving | Ramsey, MN | 310802 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Veteran Movers LLC | Anoka, MN | 2893446 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Transfer Inc | Dayton, MN | 616884 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Scott Machinery Moving | Hanover, MN | 3354455 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Heartland Relocation Services LLC | Champlin, MN | 4040854 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Relief Moving Company | Champlin, MN | 3135924 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Wisdom and Strength Movers | Maple Grove, MN | 4532299 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Wilsons Movers LLC | Maple Grove, MN | 4466804 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Fast Track Transfer Inc | Coon Rapids, MN | 1704561 | 12 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Harco Moving & Storage Inc | Coon Rapids, MN | 677306 | 8 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | A Affordable Household Movers Inc | Andover, MN | 1105913 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Goal Line Moving | Ham Lake, MN | 2926126 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Bosley Movers LLC | Coon Rapids, MN | 2427635 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Dillard Movers | Andover, MN | 3249414 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Jax Moving Co | Andover, MN | 2106863 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi |  | AAA Movers Inc | Brooklyn Park, MN | 1140502 | 44 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 17 mi | Gazda Moving Co Inc | Minneapolis, MN | 217722 | 35 trucks | Within MN | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Apartment Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4531093 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | The Lion Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4414976 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | CRS | Brooklyn Park, MN | 3715351 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Dreezy's Moving Services | Brooklyn Park, MN | 3729605 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Webb Moving | Coon Rapids, MN | 2370270 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Manning Transfer Inc | Blaine, MN | 116111 | 60 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Moving Masters | Minneapolis, MN | 4429403 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Minneapolis, MN | 3357068 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Units Moving and Storage of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 3859534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Limon Moving Services LLC | Blaine, MN | 2815392 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Aam Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4419715 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Full Care Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4460908 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Stro Bro's Moving LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3923212 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Fastrack Moving LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3751740 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lohse Transfer Inc | Maple Lake, MN | 294301 | 61 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Continental Transfer Inc | Fridley, MN | 2304742 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Ross Moving | Minneapolis, MN | 4532609 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | C&J Relocation Services LLC | Cambridge, MN | 3009266 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Royalty Movers | Brooklyn Center, MN | 4292773 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | SSK Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3468633 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Melton Transfer | Cambridge, MN | 1089763 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Elk River
17 of the 45 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 254 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 29 of 135 vehicle inspections (21.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 254 driver inspections (4.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| 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 |
| City Moving and Storage LLCAnoka, MN · USDOT 2104332 | 9 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 9 |
| AAA Movers IncBrooklyn Park, MN · USDOT 1140502 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Robinson MovingRamsey, MN · USDOT 310802 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Elk River
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: $1,998 – $2,664 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Elk River cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Elk River
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Elk River holds it and 15 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Elk River cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morrell Transfer Inc | 211809 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | City Moving and Storage LLC | Anoka, MN | 2104332 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Robinson Moving | Ramsey, MN | 310802 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | A-1 Transfer Inc | Dayton, MN | 616884 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Scott Machinery Moving | Hanover, MN | 3354455 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Heartland Relocation Services LLC | Champlin, MN | 4040854 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Goal Line Moving | Ham Lake, MN | 2926126 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Dillard Movers | Andover, MN | 3249414 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | | AAA Movers Inc | Brooklyn Park, MN | 1140502 | 44 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | Manning Transfer Inc | Blaine, MN | 116111 | 60 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Units Moving and Storage of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 3859534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Aam Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4419715 | 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 Sherburne County
Elk River is in Sherburne County, MN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,328 people a year leaving Sherburne County for another state, most often for Florida (about 248), Arizona (about 227) and North Dakota (about 152), while about 847 (±278) 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 Elk River 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 Elk River: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Elk River, MN?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Elk River itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Anoka, Ramsey, Dayton, Hanover and nearby). All 45 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Elk River?
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 Elk River to Chicago, IL (about 444 miles) is $1,998 – $2,664 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Elk River?
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 Elk River, MN?
1 carrier registered in Elk River holds interstate operating authority, and 15 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 Elk River 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. 16 of the 45 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Elk River passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 45 movers listed here were inspected, 254 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 29 of 135 vehicle inspections (21.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Sherburne County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 847 (±278) a year from other states, about 455 (±324) from abroad and about 6,827 (±851) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Hennepin County (about 1,135 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.