Licensed Movers in DeForest, WI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in DeForest with the FMCSA, and 26 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 DeForest to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in DeForest
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 27 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in DeForest and 26 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 27 can move you out of state. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 18,404 people a year move to Dane County from other states (Census).
Movers based in DeForest
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Moving and Delivery Service
Legal name: Big Arm Moving and Delivery LLC
629 South Main St, WI 53532
- USDOT
- 3453569
- MC number
- MC1200998
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of DeForest
Nearest first, from Madison, Sun Prairie, Middleton, McFarland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | O'Mara Moving Systems Inc | Madison, WI | 74476 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 6 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Madison, WI | 2895578 | 5 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Affordable Moving and Delivery LLC | Madison, WI | 2878109 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | A-Team Movers LLC | Madison, WI | 2080162 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi |  | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi |  | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Hybrid Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 4278407 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Top Notch Movers | Madison, WI | 3322160 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc | Madison, WI | 74488 | 34 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | A Way Home Moving LLC | Madison, WI | 2404917 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Moving Forward | Madison, WI | 2914663 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Webster Transfer Inc | Madison, WI | 759611 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | General Purpose Movers LLC | Middleton, WI | 2896585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Tipler Transfer Moving | Madison, WI | 1896981 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Cesar Tinoco | Madison, WI | 3873581 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Box Life Moving Company LLC | Oregon, WI | 4557377 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 22 mi |  | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Dairyland Moving and Storage LLC | Portage, WI | 2983771 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Mailboxes Moving LLC | Baraboo, WI | 2020558 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Afh Movers Incorporated | Belleville, WI | 1293537 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | M & R Movers LLC | Edgerton, WI | 2899566 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Kingdom Moving Inc | Beaver Dam, WI | 3478011 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near DeForest
13 of the 27 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 46 vehicle inspections (15.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 59 driver inspections (8.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Top Notch MoversMadison, WI · USDOT 3322160 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 6 |
| Reynolds Transfer & Storage IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74488 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin IncSun Prairie, WI · USDOT 2627768 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Dairyland Moving and Storage LLCPortage, WI · USDOT 2983771 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLCPrairie Du Sac, WI · USDOT 1578185 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in DeForest
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 DeForest: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in DeForest: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$55 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $845.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $405 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $625 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $845 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,275 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,715 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Wisconsin: hand movers there earn a median $21.45 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$55 per mover per hour.
Long distance from DeForest: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From DeForest, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 149 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,951 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 939 | $4,226 – $5,634 | $4,859 – $6,479 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,951 | $8,780 – $11,706 | $10,096 – $13,462 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 149 | $671 – $894 | $771 – $1,028 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 965 | $4,343 – $5,790 | $4,994 – $6,659 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,152 | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 824 | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,529 | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 893 | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
Long-distance movers in DeForest
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in DeForest hold it and 13 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of DeForest.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | O'Mara Moving Systems Inc | Madison, WI | 74476 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Top Notch Movers | Madison, WI | 3322160 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc | Madison, WI | 74488 | 34 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | General Purpose Movers LLC | Middleton, WI | 2896585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 22 mi | | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Dairyland Moving and Storage LLC | Portage, WI | 2983771 | 4 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 Wisconsin is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Dane County
DeForest sits in Dane County, WI, home to about 536,084 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 18,404 (±1,452) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,427 (±648) from abroad and about 14,321 (±1,110) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,364 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From DeForest | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WIMilwaukee moving costs | 1,643 ±293 | ≈ 86 mi to Milwaukee | $515 – $845 |
| Columbia County, WIPortage moving costs | 1,125 ±315 | ≈ 27 mi to Portage | $515 – $845 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 1,074 ±243 | ≈ 149 mi to Chicago | $671 – $894 |
| Jefferson County, WIFort Atkinson moving costs | 888 ±258 | ≈ 38 mi to Fort Atkinson | $515 – $845 |
| Rock County, WIJanesville moving costs | 794 ±213 | ≈ 48 mi to Janesville | $515 – $845 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Waukesha County, WI (about 2,207), Cook County, IL (about 1,714) and Milwaukee County, WI (about 1,494). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 1,962), California (about 1,747) and Minnesota (about 1,545); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 3,628), Minnesota (about 1,862) and Michigan (about 1,303).
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 DeForest 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 Wisconsin
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in DeForest: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in DeForest, WI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in DeForest itself on the FMCSA register, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Madison, Sun Prairie, Middleton, McFarland and nearby). All 27 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in DeForest?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$55 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $845 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,560. A long-distance move from DeForest to Chicago, IL (about 149 miles) is $671 – $894 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near DeForest?
By reported fleet, Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc in Madison, WI, with 34 trucks on its filing (USDOT 74488). 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 DeForest, WI?
0 carriers registered in DeForest hold interstate operating authority, and 13 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 DeForest movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Wisconsin is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Wisconsin requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 13 of the 27 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near DeForest passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 27 movers listed here were inspected, 65 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 46 vehicle inspections (15.2%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Dane County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 18,404 (±1,452) a year from other states, about 4,427 (±648) from abroad and about 14,321 (±1,110) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. The largest single flow out goes to Milwaukee County (about 1,643 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.