Licensed Movers in Columbia, MO
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia with the FMCSA, and 6 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 Columbia to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Columbia
- 7
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 13 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
7 licensed movers are registered in Columbia and 6 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 13 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 5,990 people a year move to Boone County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Columbia
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Tiger Moving LLC
1000 Big Bear Blvd Sute 102, MO 65202
- USDOT
- 3424063
- MC number
- MC1546145
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 2
Premier Moving and Storage Inc
2701 Vandiver Drive, MO 65202
- USDOT
- 775481
- MC number
- MC347277
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1998
- 3
Moving Mo LLC
1304 Overhill Ct, MO 65203
- USDOT
- 3035030
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
A-Tlc Moving Inc
601 Bus Loop 70 W Suite 118, MO 65203
- USDOT
- 1034774
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 5
Gaines Moving and Delivery
Legal name: D Gaines Inc
1401 C Illinois Ave, MO 65203
- USDOT
- 1609759
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 6
Wrapped Up Moving
Legal name: Wrapped Up Moving LLC
1610 Anthony St, MO 65201
- USDOT
- 4523602
- MC number
- MC1792640
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
EZ Moving & Delivery
MO 65203
- USDOT
- 2211077
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
Movers within 30 miles of Columbia
Nearest first, from Ashland, Fulton, Jefferson City, Holts Summit and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | College Hunks Moving | Ashland, MO | 3684511 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | White Moving and Storage Inc | Fulton, MO | 884771 | 4 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Amerigo Moving | Jefferson City, MO | 164554 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 26 mi | Midwest Moving and Delivery LLC | Jefferson City, MO | 4501713 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Adams Moving & Home Services LLC | Holts Summit, MO | 1706584 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Adams Moving and Home Services LLC | Lohman, MO | 4531531 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Columbia
2 of the 13 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 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 2 driver inspections (100.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Mo LLCColumbia, MO · USDOT 3035030 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Tiger Moving LLCColumbia, MO · USDOT 3424063 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Columbia
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$49 per mover per hour in Missouri in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $761 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,398. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,679 – $2,238 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Columbia cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Columbia
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Columbia hold it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Columbia cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Tiger Moving LLC | 3424063 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Premier Moving and Storage Inc | 775481 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Wrapped Up Moving | 4523602 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | College Hunks Moving | Ashland, MO | 3684511 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Amerigo Moving | Jefferson City, MO | 164554 | 4 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 Missouri is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Boone County
Columbia is in Boone County, MO. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 6,194 people a year leaving Boone County for another state, most often for Illinois (about 891), North Carolina (about 500) and Iowa (about 430), while about 5,990 (±1,207) 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 Columbia 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 Missouri
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Columbia: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Columbia, MO?
7 household-goods carriers are registered in Columbia itself on the FMCSA register, and 6 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Ashland, Fulton, Jefferson City, Holts Summit and nearby). All 13 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$49 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $761 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,398. A long-distance move from Columbia to Chicago, IL (about 373 miles) is $1,679 – $2,238 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Columbia?
By reported fleet, Tiger Moving LLC in Columbia, MO, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3424063). 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 Columbia, MO?
3 carriers registered in Columbia hold interstate operating authority, and 2 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 Columbia movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Missouri is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Missouri requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 13 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Columbia passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 13 movers listed here were inspected, 2 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 2 vehicle inspections (50.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Boone County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,990 (±1,207) a year from other states, about 1,592 (±412) from abroad and about 8,645 (±1,026) from elsewhere in Missouri. The largest single flow out goes to Callaway County (about 940 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.