Volk Transfer Inc
A household-goods carrier based in Mankato, MN with interstate operating authority, read from its federal filing, with the cost of a comparable move from our model.
- Fleet
- 38 trucks
- self-reported on the MCS-150
- Drivers
- 40
- interstate authority
- Registered since
- 1996
- 30 years on the register
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- federal compliance review
In short
Volk Transfer Inc (USDOT 646587) is a household-goods carrier with active interstate authority, based in Mankato, MN and registered since 1996. Its filing lists 38 trucks and 40 drivers. It holds a Satisfactory safety rating. It had 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 10 of 24 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service.
Is Volk Transfer Inc licensed?
Volk Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 646587, MC301279), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
The filing reports 38 trucks and 40 drivers, and the registration dates from 1996.
The federal record
- USDOT number
- 646587
- MC number
- MC301279
- Operating authority
- Interstate
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, general freight
- Fleet
- 38 power units
- Drivers
- 40
- First registered
- 1996
- Filing last updated
- August 12, 2025
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Annual miles reported
- 2,385,138
- Address
- 2415 3Rd Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001
- Phone
- (507) 388-1683
Snapshot September 24, 2026; the FMCSA link above is the live record.
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
Volk Transfer Inc had 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months. 10 of its 24 vehicle inspections put a truck out of service (41.7%), above the 19.0% across all listed movers; 0 of 50 driver inspections took a driver off the road (0.0%, against 13.0%).
| Last 24 months | Volk Transfer Inc | All 4,462 inspected movers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspections | 24 | 22,187 |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.7% (10 of 24) | 19.0% |
| Driver inspections | 50 | 38,069 |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 50) | 13.0% |
Inspections with a violation, by FMCSA category
| Category (BASIC) | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical finding, 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving | 5 | No |
| Hours of service | 2 | No |
| Driver fitness | 0 | No |
| Drugs and alcohol | 0 | No |
| Vehicle maintenance | 15 | No |
How Volk Transfer Inc operates, from its filing
- Where its drivers work
- 16 interstate beyond 100 air miles; 1 interstate within 100 air miles; 19 intrastate beyond 100 air miles; 4 intrastate within 100 air miles. Read plainly, it runs both: 35 on longer runs and 5 close to home.
- Commercial driver's licences
- 39 of the 40 drivers on its latest filing hold a CDL, which a truck rated over 26,000 lb requires.
- Trucks
- 38 power units on file (38 owned), 37 of them tractors that can pull a trailer, plus 94 trailers.
- Miles driven
- 2,385,138 miles reported for 2023, about 62,767 per truck.
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, plus general freight, metal and coils, building materials, machinery and large objects, fresh produce, liquids and gases, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, construction and other cargo.
- Last FMCSA review
- April 14, 2009; the safety rating dates from April 17, 2009.
From the MCS-150 (October 7, 2026) · CDL rule: 49 CFR 383.5
Volk Transfer Inc against the 4 movers within 30 miles
4 of the 4 hold interstate authority and 2 carry a Satisfactory safety rating.
| Measure | Volk Transfer Inc | Median of the 4 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (trucks) | 38 trucks | 7.5 | 1 of 4 |
| Years registered | 30 | 19 | 2 of 4 |
| Roadside inspections, 24 months | 50 | 5 | 1 of 4 |
Ranked among the listed movers within 30 miles, itself included; rank 1 is the largest, longest-registered or most-inspected, and ties share a rank. National figures: moving industry statistics.
What a move with Volk Transfer Inc should cost
Not Volk Transfer Inc's rates: what the published model says a comparable move from Mankato costs, to judge a written estimate against.
Local moves in Mankato: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Mankato: 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 Mankato: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Mankato, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 416 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,711 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,216 | $5,472 – $7,296 | $6,293 – $8,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,711 | $7,700 – $10,266 | $8,854 – $11,806 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 416 | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 932 | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,161 | $5,225 – $6,966 | $6,008 – $8,011 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,103 | $4,964 – $6,618 | $5,708 – $7,611 |
Other licensed movers near Mankato
Nearest first, by ZIP-code distance from Mankato.
Before you book Volk Transfer Inc
- 1
Ask whether it moves you under MC301279
Volk Transfer Inc can haul an interstate move under its own authority, MC301279. If the written estimate names a van line or another carrier, that company is the one legally responsible for your goods, so check its number too.
- 2
Ask about the 10 out-of-service orders
10 of Volk Transfer Inc's 24 vehicle inspections ended with a truck taken off the road (41.7%, against 19.0% for all listed movers). Ask what failed, whether it was fixed, and which truck would do your move.
- 3
Ask about access for a tractor-trailer
Volk Transfer Inc files 37 tractors. If a full rig cannot reach your door, the move needs a shuttle truck, which is a separate line on the bill; ask before the estimate is written.
- 4
Judge the estimate against $535 – $873
The published model puts a two-bedroom local move in Mankato at $535 – $873 and a two-bedroom move to New York City, NY at $5,472 – $7,296. A surveyed, written estimate from Volk Transfer Inc far outside that is a reason to ask what it includes.
Verify the record yourself: USDOT 646587 on FMCSA SAFER ↗ · Licensing & Insurance ↗ · the six checks every mover should pass
Volk Transfer Inc: questions people ask
Is Volk Transfer Inc a licensed moving company?
Volk Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 646587, MC301279), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
How big is Volk Transfer Inc?
The federal filing reports 38 trucks and 40 drivers. Among the 4 listed movers within 30 miles of Mankato it ranks 1 by size, against a median of 7.5 trucks.
What is Volk Transfer Inc's safety rating?
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
Has Volk Transfer Inc had roadside inspections?
It had 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 10 of 24 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service. Inspections are random roadside checks of the truck and driver; the full breakdown by FMCSA category is on this page and on the live FMCSA record.
How much does Volk Transfer Inc charge?
We do not publish any carrier's rates. Our model prices a two-bedroom local move in Mankato at $535 – $873 (two movers, five to seven hours, plus travel) and a long-distance move to New York City, NY at $5,472 – $7,296, transport only. Use those ranges to judge the written estimate Volk Transfer Inc gives you after a survey.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census entry for USDOT 646587 (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; costs from the published model. Data last refreshed October 7, 2026. No payment for placement; a carrier corrects its record with the FMCSA.