Licensed Movers in Sartell, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Sartell with the FMCSA, and 9 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 Sartell to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sartell
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 9
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 11 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 Sartell and 9 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 11 can move you out of state. 7 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 2,202 people a year move to Stearns County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Sartell
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Unique Movers LLC
616 Knights Ct, MN 56377
- USDOT
- 4539478
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 13 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 2
JK Self Storage and Moving
Legal name: JK Moving LLC
305 4Th Ave S Ste 2 Ste 2, MN 56377
- USDOT
- 4399073
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Sartell
Nearest first, from Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Clearwater, Albany and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Unique Movers LLC | Sauk Rapids, MN | 2896983 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | A&G Packing &Moving Services | St. Cloud, MN | 1971977 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Red's Transfer & Storage Inc | St. Cloud, MN | 589275 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Cool Fuel Transportation | Clearwater, MN | 242597 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | A2Z Transfer Inc | Clearwater, MN | 929466 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 18 mi | Mnpro Moving and Storage | Albany, MN | 2908034 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Lohse Transfer Inc | Maple Lake, MN | 294301 | 61 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Bork Moving and Storage | Paynesville, MN | 1628571 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Sartell
7 of the 11 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 124 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 64 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 124 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
| Lohse Transfer IncMaple Lake, MN · USDOT 294301 | 54 | 3 of 30 | 2 of 54 |
| Unique Movers LLCSauk Rapids, MN · USDOT 2896983 | 4 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Red's Transfer & Storage IncSt. Cloud, MN · USDOT 589275 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| A2Z Transfer IncClearwater, MN · USDOT 929466 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| A-Minnesota Moving Company LLCMonticello, MN · USDOT 2261998 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Sartell
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 Sartell: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Sartell: 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 Sartell: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Sartell, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 487 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 1,837 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,247 | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,744 | $7,848 – $10,464 | $9,025 – $12,034 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 487 | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,047 | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,280 | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,155 | $5,198 – $6,930 | $5,977 – $7,970 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,837 | $8,267 – $11,022 | $9,506 – $12,675 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,211 | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
Long-distance movers in Sartell
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Sartell hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Sartell.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Unique Movers LLC | Sauk Rapids, MN | 2896983 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 10 mi | Red's Transfer & Storage Inc | St. Cloud, MN | 589275 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Cool Fuel Transportation | Clearwater, MN | 242597 | 22 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 16 mi | A2Z Transfer Inc | Clearwater, MN | 929466 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | Lohse Transfer Inc | Maple Lake, MN | 294301 | 61 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 28 mi | A-Minnesota Moving Company LLC | Monticello, MN | 2261998 | 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 to and from Stearns County
Sartell sits in Stearns County, MN, home to about 158,087 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 2,202 (±384) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 873 (±484) from abroad and about 10,235 (±1,191) from elsewhere in Minnesota. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,028 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Sartell | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County, MNSauk Rapids moving costs | 1,578 ±402 | ≈ 4 mi to Sauk Rapids | $535 – $873 |
| Hennepin County, MNMinneapolis moving costs | 975 ±271 | ≈ 74 mi to Minneapolis | $535 – $873 |
| Sherburne County, MNElk River moving costs | 773 ±330 | ≈ 43 mi to Elk River | $535 – $873 |
| Wright County, MNMonticello moving costs | 515 ±205 | ≈ 35 mi to Monticello | $535 – $873 |
| Wake County, NCRaleigh moving costs | 507 ±821* | ≈ 1,234 mi to Raleigh | $5,553 – $7,404 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Benton County, MN (about 1,971), Hennepin County, MN (about 1,321) and Dakota County, MN (about 786). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to North Carolina (about 509), North Dakota (about 339) and Wisconsin (about 277); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 532), Iowa (about 167) and Colorado (about 159).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Sartell 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 Sartell: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Sartell, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Sartell itself on the FMCSA register, and 9 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Clearwater, Albany and nearby). All 11 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Sartell?
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 Sartell to Chicago, IL (about 487 miles) is $2,192 – $2,922 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Sartell?
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 Sartell, MN?
0 carriers registered in Sartell hold interstate operating authority, and 6 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 Sartell 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. 6 of the 11 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Sartell passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 7 of the 11 movers listed here were inspected, 124 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 64 vehicle inspections (17.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Stearns County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 2,202 (±384) a year from other states, about 873 (±484) from abroad and about 10,235 (±1,191) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Benton County (about 1,578 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.