Licensed Movers in Motley, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Motley with the FMCSA, and 7 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 Motley to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Motley
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 7
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 9 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 Motley and 7 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 9 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.
Movers based in Motley
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
We Care Moving Company LLC
11124 65Th Ave Sw, MN 56466
- USDOT
- 3631936
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Up North Moving
13134 57Th Ave Sw, MN 56466
- USDOT
- 4336369
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of Motley
Nearest first, from Pillager, Breezy Point, Wadena, Brainerd and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Kinney & Son Moving & Storage | Pillager, MN | 934740 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Lakes Area Moving | Pillager, MN | 710927 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 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 | |
| 25 mi | Polman Transfer Inc | Wadena, MN | 116195 | 66 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | RDS Moving LLC | Brainerd, MN | 3060880 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | New Life Movers | Brainerd, MN | 1860354 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Motley
3 of the 9 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 85 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 33 vehicle inspections (30.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 85 driver inspections (1.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| 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 Motley
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 Motley: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Motley: 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 Motley: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Motley, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 546 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 1,904 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,284 | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,751 | $7,880 – $10,506 | $9,061 – $12,082 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 546 | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,109 | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,344 | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,202 | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,904 | $8,568 – $11,424 | $9,853 – $13,138 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,252 | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
Long-distance movers in Motley
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Motley hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Motley.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mi | Polman Transfer Inc | Wadena, MN | 116195 | 66 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
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 Motley 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 Motley: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Motley, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Motley itself on the FMCSA register, and 7 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Pillager, Breezy Point, Wadena, Brainerd and nearby). All 9 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Motley?
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 Motley to Chicago, IL (about 546 miles) is $2,457 – $3,276 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Motley?
By reported fleet, Polman Transfer Inc in Wadena, MN, with 66 trucks on its filing (USDOT 116195). 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 Motley, MN?
0 carriers registered in Motley 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 Motley 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 9 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Motley passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 9 movers listed here were inspected, 85 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 33 vehicle inspections (30.3%), 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.