Licensed Movers in South St. Paul, MN
2 household-goods carriers are registered in South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South St. Paul
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 42 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 South St. Paul and 40 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 42 can move you out of state. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 6,815 people a year move to Dakota County from other states (Census).
Movers based in South St. Paul
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co
260 Hardman Ave South, MN 55075
- USDOT
- 242288
- MC number
- MC156715
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 1984
- 2
Paul Bunyan Moving LLC
2025 3Rd St North, MN 55075
- USDOT
- 3088833
- MC number
- FF23927 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of South St. Paul
Nearest first, from Saint Paul, Maplewood, Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Matt's Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 1704106 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Premium Moving Services | Maplewood, MN | 3047943 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | B & B Moving LLC | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3921114 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Brotherly Hug Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4488919 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Haul Out Moving Company LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 3563492 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Brandons Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4533778 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Twin Cities Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 2397353 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Lighthouse Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 1452848 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Wheeler's Moving | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 3439540 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 4418128 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Things | Woodbury, MN | 2096642 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Graebel Moving Services | Eagan, MN | 2542310 | 11 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Nystrom Moving | Saint Paul, MN | 1124693 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Mountain Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4278164 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | The Approved Movers MN LLC | Cottage Grove, MN | 3609960 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | College Muscle Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 1443087 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Soma Moving | Minneapolis, MN | 2348353 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Soma Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 2916990 | 2 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Great Home Delivery | Little Canada, MN | 3019416 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Midwest Moving LLC | Maplewood, MN | 2824652 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Home Run Moving Company LLC | Little Canada, MN | 3549417 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | America's Most Reliable Movers Inc | Saint Paul, MN | 4107006 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Allstate Moving Services LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 4357339 | 0 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Metcalf Moving and Storage | Saint Paul, MN | 1127088 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Frandon Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4059141 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | No Worries Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 3379828 | 3 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Samir Lockhart | Saint Paul, MN | 4503969 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving America Forward | Saint Paul, MN | 3867984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ewms Moving LLC | Maplewood, MN | 3838784 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Frandon Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 4058983 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Beltmann Relocation Group | Roseville, MN | 751097 | 269 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Berger Transfer & Storage Inc | Saint Paul, MN | 125665 | 221 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Local Motionlocal Motion Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 3958507 | 15 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Best Life Relocation Services | Eagan, MN | 4227477 | 5 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jet Transfer | Minneapolis, MN | 1103718 | 4 trucks | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | King Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4290237 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | First Priority Movers LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 3377178 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | John's Cleaning & Moving Services LLC | Minneapolis, MN | 4572657 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mr Mover | Eagan, MN | 2536199 | 1 truck | Within MN | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South St. Paul
11 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,059 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 90 of 559 vehicle inspections (16.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 1,059 driver inspections (2.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Matt's Moving LLCSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 1704106 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Beltmann Relocation GroupRoseville, MN · USDOT 751097 | 13 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 13 |
| Bester Bros Transfer & Storage CoSouth St. Paul, MN · USDOT 242288 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| College Muscle MoversSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 1443087 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in South St. Paul
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 South St. Paul: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in South St. Paul: 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 South St. Paul: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From South St. Paul, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 399 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,783 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,171 | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,783 | $8,024 – $10,698 | $9,227 – $12,303 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 399 | $1,796 – $2,394 | $2,065 – $2,753 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,004 | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,228 | $5,526 – $7,368 | $6,355 – $8,473 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,072 | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,751 | $7,880 – $10,506 | $9,061 – $12,082 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,132 | $5,094 – $6,792 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
Long-distance movers in South St. Paul
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in South St. Paul holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of South St. Paul.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bester Bros Transfer & Storage Co | 242288 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | Matt's Moving LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 1704106 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 4 mi | Premium Moving Services | Maplewood, MN | 3047943 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Haul Out Moving Company LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 3563492 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Bay and Bay | Eagan, MN | 125630 | 360 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | | College Muscle Movers | Saint Paul, MN | 1443087 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Great Home Delivery | Little Canada, MN | 3019416 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Metcalf Moving and Storage | Saint Paul, MN | 1127088 | 21 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving America Forward | Saint Paul, MN | 3867984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Berger Transfer & Storage Inc | Saint Paul, MN | 125665 | 221 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | King Movers | Minneapolis, MN | 4290237 | 2 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 to and from Dakota County
South St. Paul sits in Dakota County, MN, home to about 419,792 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 6,815 (±1,039) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,769 (±520) from abroad and about 18,890 (±1,210) from elsewhere in Minnesota. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 7,924 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From South St. Paul | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MNMinneapolis moving costs | 6,061 ±1,169 | ≈ 15 mi to Minneapolis | $535 – $873 |
| Ramsey County, MNSaint Paul moving costs | 3,765 ±542 | ≈ 6 mi to Saint Paul | $535 – $873 |
| Scott County, MNSavage moving costs | 1,576 ±455 | ≈ 21 mi to Savage | $535 – $873 |
| Washington County, MNCottage Grove moving costs | 1,334 ±400 | ≈ 9 mi to Cottage Grove | $535 – $873 |
| Anoka County, MNCoon Rapids moving costs | 899 ±333 | ≈ 28 mi to Coon Rapids | $535 – $873 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Hennepin County, MN (about 6,506), Ramsey County, MN (about 4,375) and Washington County, MN (about 1,990). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Wisconsin (about 1,555), Arizona (about 671) and Texas (about 649); the largest flows in come from Wisconsin (about 1,443), Iowa (about 731) and California (about 444).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South St. Paul, MN?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in South St. Paul itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Saint Paul, Maplewood, Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in South St. Paul?
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 South St. Paul to Chicago, IL (about 399 miles) is $1,796 – $2,394 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South St. Paul?
By reported fleet, Bay and Bay in Eagan, MN, with 360 trucks on its filing (USDOT 125630). 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 South St. Paul, MN?
1 carrier registered in South St. Paul holds interstate operating authority, and 10 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 South St. Paul 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. 11 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South St. Paul passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 1,059 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 90 of 559 vehicle inspections (16.1%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Dakota County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 6,815 (±1,039) a year from other states, about 1,769 (±520) from abroad and about 18,890 (±1,210) from elsewhere in Minnesota. The largest single flow out goes to Hennepin County (about 6,061 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.