Licensed Movers in Owatonna, MN
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Owatonna 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 Owatonna to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Owatonna
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 2
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 3 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 Owatonna and 2 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 3 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 705 people a year move to Steele County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Owatonna
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Kath Moving and Transfer
MN 55060
- USDOT
- 1590637
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2006
Movers within 30 miles of Owatonna
Nearest first, from Faribault and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Hatfield Transfer | Faribault, MN | 1100058 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Quality Movers Pro Moving and Storage LLC | Faribault, MN | 4272913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Owatonna
1 of the 3 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Movers Pro Moving and Storage LLCFaribault, MN · USDOT 4272913 | 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 Owatonna
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: $1,692 – $2,256 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Owatonna cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Owatonna
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Owatonna hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Owatonna cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Quality Movers Pro Moving and Storage LLC | Faribault, MN | 4272913 | 1 truck | 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.
Who moves out of Steele County
Owatonna is in Steele County, MN. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 825 people a year leaving Steele County for another state, most often for Texas (about 265), Iowa (about 119) and Michigan (about 93), while about 705 (±299) 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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Owatonna, MN?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Owatonna itself on the FMCSA register, and 2 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Faribault and nearby). All 3 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Owatonna?
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 Owatonna to Chicago, IL (about 376 miles) is $1,692 – $2,256 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Owatonna?
By reported fleet, Kath Moving and Transfer in Owatonna, MN, with 1 truck on its filing (USDOT 1590637). 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 Owatonna, MN?
0 carriers registered in Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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 3 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Owatonna passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 3 movers listed here were inspected, 2 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 0 of 2 vehicle inspections (0.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Steele County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 705 (±299) a year from other states, about 24 (±29) from abroad and about 1,184 (±298) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Lubbock County (about 225 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.