Licensed Movers in Rapid City, SD
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Rapid City with the FMCSA, and 0 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 Rapid City to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rapid City
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 5 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $465 – $747
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
5 licensed movers are registered in Rapid City and 0 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 5 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $465 – $747 in our model. About 3,809 people a year move to Pennington County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Rapid City
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
The Moving Guys LLC
1741 Deadwood Ave, SD 57702
- USDOT
- 3199241
- MC number
- MC160684
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Green's Moving & Storage Inc
1115 E New York St, SD 57701
- USDOT
- 207599
- MC number
- MC146767
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 1981
- 3
Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC
3333 Sturgis Rd, SD 57702
- USDOT
- 2997736
- MC number
- MC22439
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 4
World-Class Movers Inc
1876 Lombardy Dr Suite 2, SD 57703
- USDOT
- 1479469
- MC number
- MC554564
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
- 5
Mt Rushmore Movers Inc
1876 Lombardy Drive, SD 57703
- USDOT
- 1479211
- MC number
- MC554570
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Roadside inspections: movers near Rapid City
3 of the 5 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 6 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 4 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 6 driver inspections (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLCRapid City, SD · USDOT 2997736 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Green's Moving & Storage IncRapid City, SD · USDOT 207599 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| The Moving Guys LLCRapid City, SD · USDOT 3199241 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Rapid City
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $39–$48 per mover per hour in South Dakota in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $465 – $747 and three bedrooms $777 – $1,371. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $4,208 – $5,610 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Rapid City cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Rapid City
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Rapid City hold it and 0 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Rapid City cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Moving Guys LLC | 3199241 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Green's Moving & Storage Inc | 207599 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 | Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC | 2997736 | 3 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 South Dakota is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Pennington County
Rapid City is in Pennington County, SD. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,744 people a year leaving Pennington County for another state, most often for Arizona (about 481), Texas (about 472) and Florida (about 450), while about 3,809 (±641) 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 Rapid City 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 South Dakota
19 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Dakota; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Rapid City: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rapid City, SD?
5 household-goods carriers are registered in Rapid City itself on the FMCSA register, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 5 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Rapid City?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $39–$48 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $465 – $747 and a three-bedroom home at $777 – $1,371. A long-distance move from Rapid City to Chicago, IL (about 935 miles) is $4,208 – $5,610 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rapid City?
By reported fleet, The Moving Guys LLC in Rapid City, SD, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3199241). 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 Rapid City, SD?
3 carriers registered in Rapid City hold interstate operating authority, and 0 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 Rapid City movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside South Dakota is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever South Dakota requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 3 of the 5 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Rapid City passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 5 movers listed here were inspected, 6 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 4 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 Pennington County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,809 (±641) a year from other states, about 665 (±232) from abroad and about 4,520 (±869) from elsewhere in South Dakota. The largest single flow out goes to Meade County (about 803 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.