J M W Transfer Inc
A household-goods carrier based in Appleton, WI with interstate operating authority, read from its federal filing, with the cost of a comparable move from our model.
- Fleet
- 40 trucks
- self-reported on the MCS-150
- Drivers
- 34
- interstate authority
- Registered since
- 1991
- 35 years on the register
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- federal compliance review
In short
J M W Transfer Inc (USDOT 453242) is a household-goods carrier with active interstate authority, based in Appleton, WI and registered since 1991. Its filing lists 40 trucks and 34 drivers. It holds a Satisfactory safety rating. It had 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 2 of 15 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service.
Is J M W Transfer Inc licensed?
J M W Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 453242, MC207084), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
The filing reports 40 trucks and 34 drivers, and the registration dates from 1991.
The federal record
- USDOT number
- 453242
- MC number
- MC207084
- Operating authority
- Interstate
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, general freight
- Fleet
- 40 power units
- Drivers
- 34
- First registered
- 1991
- Filing last updated
- January 8, 2026
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Annual miles reported
- 2,446,934
- Address
- N2833 State Road 47, Appleton, WI 54913
- Phone
- (920) 731-4628
Snapshot September 24, 2026; the FMCSA link above is the live record.
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
J M W Transfer Inc had 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months. 2 of its 15 vehicle inspections put a truck out of service (13.3%), below the 19.0% across all listed movers; 0 of 25 driver inspections took a driver off the road (0.0%, against 13.0%).
| Last 24 months | J M W Transfer Inc | All 4,462 inspected movers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspections | 15 | 22,187 |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.3% (2 of 15) | 19.0% |
| Driver inspections | 25 | 38,069 |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 25) | 13.0% |
Inspections with a violation, by FMCSA category
| Category (BASIC) | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical finding, 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving | 6 | No |
| Hours of service | 4 | No |
| Driver fitness | 0 | No |
| Drugs and alcohol | 0 | No |
| Vehicle maintenance | 5 | No |
How J M W Transfer Inc operates, from its filing
- Where its drivers work
- 29 interstate beyond 100 air miles; 5 intrastate beyond 100 air miles. Read plainly, every driver it files works beyond 100 miles, the profile of a long-distance operation.
- Commercial driver's licences
- 34 of the 34 drivers on its latest filing hold a CDL, which a truck rated over 26,000 lb requires.
- Trucks
- 40 power units on file (40 owned), 40 of them tractors that can pull a trailer, plus 242 trailers.
- Miles driven
- 2,446,934 miles reported for 2025, about 61,173 per truck.
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, plus general freight, metal and coils, logs and lumber, building materials, machinery and large objects, oilfield equipment, grain and feed, meat, dry bulk, refrigerated food, paper products and construction.
- Last FMCSA review
- February 19, 2020; the safety rating dates from February 19, 2020.
From the MCS-150 (October 7, 2026) · CDL rule: 49 CFR 383.5
J M W Transfer Inc against the 23 movers within 30 miles
7 of the 23 hold interstate authority and 2 carry a Satisfactory safety rating.
| Measure | J M W Transfer Inc | Median of the 23 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (trucks) | 40 trucks | 2 | 1 of 23 |
| Years registered | 35 | 11 | 1 of 23 |
| Roadside inspections, 24 months | 25 | 0 | 1 of 23 |
Ranked among the listed movers within 30 miles, itself included; rank 1 is the largest, longest-registered or most-inspected, and ties share a rank. National figures: moving industry statistics.
What a move with J M W Transfer Inc should cost
Not J M W Transfer Inc's rates: what the published model says a comparable move from Appleton costs, to judge a written estimate against.
Local moves in Appleton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Appleton: 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 Appleton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Appleton, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 203 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,024 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 902 | $4,059 – $5,412 | $4,668 – $6,224 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,024 | $9,108 – $12,144 | $10,474 – $13,966 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 203 | $914 – $1,218 | $1,051 – $1,401 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,070 | $4,815 – $6,420 | $5,537 – $7,383 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,256 | $5,652 – $7,536 | $6,500 – $8,666 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 812 | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
Other licensed movers near Appleton
Nearest first, by ZIP-code distance from Appleton.
Before you book J M W Transfer Inc
- 1
Ask whether it moves you under MC207084
J M W Transfer Inc can haul an interstate move under its own authority, MC207084. If the written estimate names a van line or another carrier, that company is the one legally responsible for your goods, so check its number too.
- 2
Ask which truck and crew you get
J M W Transfer Inc had 25 roadside inspections in 24 months and 2 vehicle out-of-service orders (13.3% against 19.0%). The record covers the company; the truck and crew on your day are what you are buying.
- 3
Ask about access for a tractor-trailer
J M W Transfer Inc files 40 tractors. If a full rig cannot reach your door, the move needs a shuttle truck, which is a separate line on the bill; ask before the estimate is written.
- 4
Judge the estimate against $515 – $845
The published model puts a two-bedroom local move in Appleton at $515 – $845 and a two-bedroom move to New York City, NY at $4,059 – $5,412. A surveyed, written estimate from J M W Transfer Inc far outside that is a reason to ask what it includes.
Verify the record yourself: USDOT 453242 on FMCSA SAFER ↗ · Licensing & Insurance ↗ · the six checks every mover should pass
J M W Transfer Inc: questions people ask
Is J M W Transfer Inc a licensed moving company?
J M W Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 453242, MC207084), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
How big is J M W Transfer Inc?
The federal filing reports 40 trucks and 34 drivers. Among the 23 listed movers within 30 miles of Appleton it ranks 1 by size, against a median of 2 trucks.
What is J M W Transfer Inc's safety rating?
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
Has J M W Transfer Inc had roadside inspections?
It had 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 2 of 15 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service. Inspections are random roadside checks of the truck and driver; the full breakdown by FMCSA category is on this page and on the live FMCSA record.
How much does J M W Transfer Inc charge?
We do not publish any carrier's rates. Our model prices a two-bedroom local move in Appleton at $515 – $845 (two movers, five to seven hours, plus travel) and a long-distance move to New York City, NY at $4,059 – $5,412, transport only. Use those ranges to judge the written estimate J M W Transfer Inc gives you after a survey.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census entry for USDOT 453242 (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; costs from the published model. Data last refreshed October 7, 2026. No payment for placement; a carrier corrects its record with the FMCSA.