Licensed Movers in Joplin, MO
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Joplin with the FMCSA, and 4 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 Joplin to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Joplin
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 9 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $761
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Joplin and 4 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 9 can move you out of state. 1 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $761 in our model. About 4,042 people a year move to Jasper County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Joplin
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Action Moving
Legal name: Servant Enterprises Inc
8443E 7Th Unit 1, MO 64801
- USDOT
- 934584
- MC number
- MC402403
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2001
- 2
Jomo Moving
Legal name: Maresh Moving LLC
2303 S Loma Linda Dr, MO 64804
- USDOT
- 3131598
- MC number
- MC93436
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 3
5 Star Moving Services LLC
9182 Elm Dr, MO 64804
- USDOT
- 3057701
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
Urban Van Lines LLC
1201 B Sergent Ave, MO 64801
- USDOT
- 1031210
- MC number
- MC251561
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2002
- 5
4 Star Moving Services
MO 64804
- USDOT
- 2376835
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
Movers within 30 miles of Joplin
Nearest first, from Webb City, Neosho, Pittsburg, Miami and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Red Carpet Moving LLC | Webb City, MO | 3702253 | 3 trucks | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Affordable Moving Service | Neosho, MO | 1969680 | 1 truck | Within MO | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Pittsburg Moving | Pittsburg, KS | 2312408 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 25 mi | Duck's 4State Movers | Miami, OK | 2002648 | 1 truck | Within OK | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Joplin
1 of the 9 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1 inspection in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspection (100.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 1 driver inspection (0.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg MovingPittsburg, KS · USDOT 2312408 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Joplin
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 Joplin: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Joplin: 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 Joplin: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Joplin, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 378 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,571 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,315 | $5,918 – $7,890 | $6,805 – $9,073 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,571 | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 576 | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 378 | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 592 | $2,664 – $3,552 | $3,064 – $4,085 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,117 | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,337 | $6,017 – $8,022 | $6,919 – $9,225 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,238 | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
Long-distance movers in Joplin
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Joplin hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Joplin.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action Moving | 934584 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Jomo Moving | 3131598 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | Urban Van Lines LLC | 1031210 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mi | Pittsburg Moving | Pittsburg, KS | 2312408 | 3 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 to and from Jasper County
Joplin sits in Jasper County, MO, home to about 118,933 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,042 (±738) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 378 (±161) from abroad and about 2,805 (±517) from elsewhere in Missouri. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,584 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Joplin | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County, MONeosho moving costs | 1,593 ±402 | ≈ 20 mi to Neosho | $465 – $761 |
| York County, SCRock Hill moving costs | 513 ±394 | ≈ 895 mi to Rock Hill | $4,028 – $5,370 |
| Cherokee County, KS | 364 ±200 | — | — |
| Crawford County, KSPittsburg moving costs | 334 ±175 | ≈ 30 mi to Pittsburg | $465 – $761 |
| Jackson County, MOKansas City moving costs | 282 ±199 | ≈ 163 mi to Kansas City | $734 – $978 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Newton County, MO (about 1,061), Jackson County, MO (about 507) and Orleans County, VT (about 251). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Kansas (about 1,078), South Carolina (about 529) and Oklahoma (about 399); the largest flows in come from Kansas (about 738), Oklahoma (about 517) and Arkansas (about 384).
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 Joplin 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 Joplin: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Joplin, MO?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Joplin itself on the FMCSA register, and 4 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Webb City, Neosho, Pittsburg, Miami and nearby). All 9 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Joplin?
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 Joplin to Dallas, TX (about 378 miles) is $1,701 – $2,268 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Joplin?
By reported fleet, Red Carpet Moving LLC in Webb City, MO, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3702253). 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 Joplin, MO?
3 carriers registered in Joplin hold interstate operating authority, and 1 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 Joplin 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. 4 of the 9 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Joplin passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 1 of the 9 movers listed here were inspected, 1 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 1 of 1 vehicle inspections (100.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Jasper County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,042 (±738) a year from other states, about 378 (±161) from abroad and about 2,805 (±517) from elsewhere in Missouri. The largest single flow out goes to Newton County (about 1,593 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.