Licensed Movers in Des Moines, WA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Moines 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 Des Moines to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Des Moines
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $535 – $873
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Des Moines and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 42 can move you out of state. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $535 – $873 in our model. About 82,716 people a year move to King County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Des Moines
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Western Van & Storage
Legal name: Western Van Lines Inc
2341 South 208Th Street Suite 1-A, WA 98198
- USDOT
- 482319
- MC number
- MC566533
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 1992
- 2
3rd Generation Moving and Hauling
2103 S Kent Desmoines Rd, WA 98198
- USDOT
- 2116638
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2011
Movers within 30 miles of Des Moines
Nearest first, from SeaTac, Kent, Seattle, Burien and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 5 Stars Moving Biz LLC | SeaTac, WA | 2944353 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Graebel Moving Services | Kent, WA | 2105002 | 39 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | 4252510911 | Kent, WA | 153161 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi |  | Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 4571722 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi |  | Priceco Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 2261169 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Warriros Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 1981385 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Allstate Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3200864 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 3 mi | Units Moving and Portable Storage Seattle and Bellevue Inc | Kent, WA | 2492646 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Sonic Moving Company | Kent, WA | 2309306 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | MVP Moving and Storage LLC | Kent, WA | 2474618 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Melissa's Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 1911349 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Visionary Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 2827538 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Master Movers Inc | Kent, WA | 2000209 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | All Purpose Movers | Kent, WA | 3392965 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | H&M Express Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3733443 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Astana Moving Company LLC | Kent, WA | 3917643 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Aztec Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3987516 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Sea Tac Nationwide Movers LLC | Seattle, WA | 2816463 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Greenway Moving & Delivery | Burien, WA | 1755726 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | All Nations Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4357759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Elliott Bay Service Transfer | Tukwila, WA | 63005 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage | Tukwila, WA | 4006516 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Neighbors Moving & Storage | Tukwila, WA | 1207187 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi |  | Mitchell Moving & Storage | Tukwila, WA | 12103 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 5 mi | Mendez Moving Co | SeaTac, WA | 1261775 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Parker's Moving Service | Burien, WA | 2135072 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Alto Moving LLC | Normandy Park, WA | 3061361 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Stress Free Moving LLC | Burien, WA | 4389396 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Great Movers LLC | Tukwila, WA | 3665302 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Certified Moving Installation Relocation LLC | SeaTac, WA | 3400799 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bravo Moving and Storage LLC | Tukwila, WA | 4336604 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Moving Company | Burien, WA | 4204389 | 1 truck | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | CMS Relocation & Logistics | Kent, WA | 505087 | 59 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi |  | Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | Quality Movers LLC | Kent, WA | 3476699 | 10 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Move for Less | Auburn, WA | 3073774 | 4 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | New Horizons Moving LLC | Federal Way, WA | 2980931 | 3 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | SPM | Kent, WA | 2042467 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | Immediate Relocation Services LLC | Kent, WA | 3981908 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Delivery and Moving Furniture | Kent, WA | 1932192 | 2 trucks | Within WA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Des Moines
15 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 77 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 41 vehicle inspections (24.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 69 driver inspections (15.9%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4252510911Kent, WA · USDOT 153161 | 22 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 22 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsKent, WA · USDOT 505087 | 8 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 8 |
| Priceco Academy MoversKent, WA · USDOT 2261169 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & StorageTukwila, WA · USDOT 4006516 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Elliott Bay Service TransferTukwila, WA · USDOT 63005 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| SPMKent, WA · USDOT 2042467 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Des Moines
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 Des Moines: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Des Moines: 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 Washington: hand movers there earn a median $22.21 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 Des Moines: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Des Moines, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,102 mi) and Miami, FL the farthest (≈ 3,178 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,802 | $12,609 – $16,812 | $14,500 – $19,334 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,102 | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,020 | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,950 | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 2,193 | $9,869 – $13,158 | $11,349 – $15,132 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,707 | $12,182 – $16,242 | $14,009 – $18,678 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,178 | $14,301 – $19,068 | $16,446 – $21,928 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,768 | $12,456 – $16,608 | $14,324 – $19,099 |
Long-distance movers in Des Moines
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Des Moines holds it and 11 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Des Moines.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Van & Storage | 482319 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | 4252510911 | Kent, WA | 153161 | 31 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 mi | | Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 4571722 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | | Priceco Academy Movers | Kent, WA | 2261169 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Allstate Moving LLC | Kent, WA | 3200864 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 4 mi | All Nations Moving LLC | Tacoma, WA | 4357759 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Elliott Bay Service Transfer | Tukwila, WA | 63005 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage | Tukwila, WA | 4006516 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | | Mitchell Moving & Storage | Tukwila, WA | 12103 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | | CMS Relocation & Logistics | Kent, WA | 505087 | 59 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | | Olympic Moving & Storage II LLC | Federal Way, WA | 1085688 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 6 mi | SPM | Kent, WA | 2042467 | 2 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 Washington is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from King County
Des Moines sits in King County, WA, home to about 2,200,609 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 82,716 (±3,172) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 32,157 (±2,339) from abroad and about 37,953 (±2,306) from elsewhere in Washington. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 60,583 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Des Moines | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WALynnwood moving costs | 21,771 ±1,735 | ≈ 35 mi to Lynnwood | $535 – $873 |
| Pierce County, WATacoma moving costs | 21,425 ±1,746 | ≈ 13 mi to Tacoma | $535 – $873 |
| Kitsap County, WABremerton moving costs | 3,349 ±699 | ≈ 25 mi to Bremerton | $535 – $873 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 3,295 ±699 | ≈ 1,303 mi to Chandler | $5,864 – $7,818 |
| Spokane County, WASpokane moving costs | 3,045 ±593 | ≈ 267 mi to Spokane | $1,202 – $1,602 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Snohomish County, WA (about 11,035), Pierce County, WA (about 10,614) and Los Angeles County, CA (about 5,175). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to California (about 14,488), Arizona (about 5,267) and Texas (about 4,270); the largest flows in come from California (about 20,726), Texas (about 4,985) and Oregon (about 4,898).
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 Des Moines 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 Washington
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Des Moines: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Des Moines, WA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Des Moines itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (SeaTac, Kent, Seattle, Burien and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Des Moines?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $46–$57 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $535 – $873 and a three-bedroom home at $903 – $1,614. A long-distance move from Des Moines to Los Angeles, CA (about 1,102 miles) is $4,959 – $6,612 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Des Moines?
By reported fleet, CMS Relocation & Logistics in Kent, WA, with 59 trucks on its filing (USDOT 505087). 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 Des Moines, WA?
1 carrier registered in Des Moines holds interstate operating authority, and 11 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 Des Moines movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Washington is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Washington requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 12 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Des Moines passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 15 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 77 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 10 of 41 vehicle inspections (24.4%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to King County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 82,716 (±3,172) a year from other states, about 32,157 (±2,339) from abroad and about 37,953 (±2,306) from elsewhere in Washington. The largest single flow out goes to Snohomish County (about 21,771 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.