Licensed Movers in Independence, MO
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Independence 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 Independence to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Independence
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 35
- of 48 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Independence and 40 more work within 30 miles; 35 of the 48 can move you out of state. 19 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 22,727 people a year move to Jackson County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Independence
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
McDermott Moving Company LLC
3052 W Geospace Dr, MO 64056
- USDOT
- 1700614
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 2
Moving Kings LLC
1600 S Noland Road Suite 120, MO 64055
- USDOT
- 3036249
- MC number
- MC42186
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Executive Moving Systems LLC
915 South Gleenwood, MO 64052
- USDOT
- 1028697
- MC number
- MC432479
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2002
- 4
Moving Champs LLC
19002 E 19Th Ct N, MO 64058
- USDOT
- 4582442
- MC number
- MC1824295
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
C&C Relocation Services LLC
1551 N Courtney Rd B4, MO 64050
- USDOT
- 1826628
- MC number
- MC806925
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 6
Moving House Holds
Legal name: Get Moving and Storage LLC
11308 E 23Rd Street S, MO 64052
- USDOT
- 2473719
- MC number
- MC884935
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2014
- 7
Everyone Welcomed Moving
422 N Liberty St, MO 64050
- USDOT
- 4175795
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 8
Frisk Brothers Moving LLC
506 N Ponca Dr, MO 64056
- USDOT
- 3586516
- MC number
- MC1213300 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Independence
Nearest first, from Blue Springs, Kansas City, Grain Valley, Raytown and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Movefasa Moving | Blue Springs, MO | 3688165 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Pros LLC | Blue Springs, MO | 2583070 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Out & in Moving | Blue Springs, MO | 3651960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | God's Movers LLC | Kansas City, MO | 2417601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLC | Kansas City, MO | 1980643 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi |  | Metro Wide Movers LLC | Grain Valley, MO | 1846651 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Humble Hand Movers Inc | Grain Valley, MO | 1963969 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jones Moving and Transport Services | Kansas City, MO | 1514895 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Quality Moving Company | Raytown, MO | 1744840 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jam Moving | Raytown, MO | 2794679 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Morgan Movers Move More LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4138483 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Express Transfer LLC | Kansas City, MO | 3317588 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Centurion Moving & Storage LLC | Kansas City, MO | 3015288 | 15 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Superior Moving & Storage | Kansas City, MO | 69086 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi |  | Golden Rule Relocation LLC | North Kansas City, MO | 3420954 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi |  | The Dudes Moving Co | North Kansas City, MO | 3556141 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Pink Zebra Moving of Kansas City Mo | Kansas City, MO | 4435124 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Blue Diamond Movers Inc | Kansas City, MO | 3828829 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 13 mi | C&C Moving and Hauling LC | Oak Grove, MO | 1718600 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Ac Moving Company | Kansas City, MO | 3494502 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Jansen Moving LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4430316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Colonial Van Lines Inc | Kansas City, MO | 4094039 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Zipmoving LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4219243 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moving Friends and Cleaning | Kansas City, MO | 4573898 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moving Friends and Cleaning LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4578382 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Little Fellas Moving LLC | Lee's Summit, MO | 4492172 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | O'Connor's Moving LLC | Kansas City, MO | 1614566 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 15 mi |  | Assisted Moving of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | 2160310 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | N-A | Kansas City, MO | 4415345 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi |  | Courtesy Movers LLC | Kansas City, MO | 3241776 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi |  | Pantheon Moving LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4086499 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | EZ Breezy Moving LLC | Kansas City, MO | 3328339 | 0 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | The Regional Movers LLC | Kansas City, KS | 3825380 | 0 trucks | Within KS | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Kansas City Moving & Storage Inc | Lee's Summit, MO | 1280292 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Aplanet Movers LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4582124 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pods | Grandview, MO | 1085908 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Show Me Movers | Kansas City, MO | 4274066 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Cox Moving & Storage Company | Grandview, MO | 136517 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 17 mi | Two Men in A House Internal Movers LLC | Kansas City, MO | 4494940 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | SPD Transfer Service | Kansas City, KS | 283973 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
Roadside inspections: movers near Independence
19 of the 48 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 58 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 29 vehicle inspections (10.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 58 driver inspections (17.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
| Executive Moving Systems LLCIndependence, MO · USDOT 1028697 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| PodsGrandview, MO · USDOT 1085908 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| Golden Rule Relocation LLCNorth Kansas City, MO · USDOT 3420954 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Pantheon Moving LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 4086499 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceKansas City, KS · USDOT 283973 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Independence
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 Independence: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Independence: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $465 – $761.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $231 – $369 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $309 – $565 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $465 – $761 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $777 – $1,398 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,323 – $2,035 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,635 – $2,427 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Missouri: hand movers there earn a median $18.79 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $39–$49 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Independence: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Independence, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 469 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,593 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,261 | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,593 | $7,169 – $9,558 | $8,244 – $10,992 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 469 | $2,111 – $2,814 | $2,427 – $3,236 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 533 | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 754 | $3,393 – $4,524 | $3,902 – $5,203 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,083 | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,437 | $6,467 – $8,622 | $7,436 – $9,915 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,192 | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
Long-distance movers in Independence
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 5 carriers registered in Independence hold it and 30 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Independence.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moving Kings LLC | 3036249 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Executive Moving Systems LLC | 1028697 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Moving Champs LLC | 4582442 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 | C&C Relocation Services LLC | 1826628 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Moving House Holds | 2473719 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Movefasa Moving | Blue Springs, MO | 3688165 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Pros LLC | Blue Springs, MO | 2583070 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Out & in Moving | Blue Springs, MO | 3651960 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | God's Movers LLC | Kansas City, MO | 2417601 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLC | Kansas City, MO | 1980643 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | | Metro Wide Movers LLC | Grain Valley, MO | 1846651 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Humble Hand Movers Inc | Grain Valley, MO | 1963969 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Jam Moving | Raytown, MO | 2794679 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Express Transfer LLC | Kansas City, MO | 3317588 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Superior Moving & Storage | Kansas City, MO | 69086 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | | Golden Rule Relocation LLC | North Kansas City, MO | 3420954 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | | The Dudes Moving Co | North Kansas City, MO | 3556141 | 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 Missouri is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Jackson County
Independence sits in Jackson County, MO, home to about 692,257 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 22,727 (±1,790) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 2,408 (±783) from abroad and about 13,160 (±954) from elsewhere in Missouri. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 25,374 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Independence | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, KSOverland Park moving costs | 6,887 ±967 | ≈ 23 mi to Overland Park | $465 – $761 |
| Clay County, MOExcelsior Springs moving costs | 4,004 ±713 | ≈ 22 mi to Excelsior Springs | $465 – $761 |
| Cass County, MOBelton moving costs | 2,802 ±672 | ≈ 24 mi to Belton | $465 – $761 |
| Platte County, MO | 1,855 ±528 | — | — |
| Wyandotte County, KSKansas City moving costs | 1,633 ±490 | ≈ 17 mi to Kansas City | $465 – $761 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Johnson County, KS (about 6,448), Cass County, MO (about 2,382) and Clay County, MO (about 2,326). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Kansas (about 10,946), Texas (about 2,346) and Colorado (about 1,218); the largest flows in come from Kansas (about 10,190), Texas (about 1,510) and Colorado (about 1,020).
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 Independence 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 Independence: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Independence, MO?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Independence itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Blue Springs, Kansas City, Grain Valley, Raytown and nearby). All 48 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Independence?
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 Independence to Chicago, IL (about 469 miles) is $2,111 – $2,814 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Independence?
By reported fleet, Centurion Moving & Storage LLC in Kansas City, MO, with 15 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3015288). 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 Independence, MO?
5 carriers registered in Independence hold interstate operating authority, and 30 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 Independence 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. 35 of the 48 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Independence passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 19 of the 48 movers listed here were inspected, 58 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 29 vehicle inspections (10.3%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jackson County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 22,727 (±1,790) a year from other states, about 2,408 (±783) from abroad and about 13,160 (±954) from elsewhere in Missouri. The largest single flow out goes to Johnson County (about 6,887 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.