Licensed Movers in La Crosse, WI
3 household-goods carriers are registered in La Crosse with the FMCSA, and 3 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 La Crosse to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in La Crosse
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 6 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
3 licensed movers are registered in La Crosse and 3 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 6 can move you out of state. 3 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 3,069 people a year move to La Crosse County from other states (Census).
Movers based in La Crosse
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Anderson Moving & Storage Inc
202 Sky Harbour Dr, WI 54603
- USDOT
- 1281603
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 2
La Crosse Movers LLC
80 Copeland Ave, WI 54603
- USDOT
- 4138417
- MC number
- MC1586220 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Eric's Moving and Delivery Inc
1501 Saint Andrew St Apt 411, WI 54603
- USDOT
- 3088976
- MC number
- MC106924
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Movers within 30 miles of La Crosse
Nearest first, from West Salem, Galesville, Sparta and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Jacobson's Moving & Storage LLC | West Salem, WI | 132927 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Jakes Moving and Storage LLC | Galesville, WI | 2412916 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | 272 Movers LLC | Sparta, WI | 4072166 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near La Crosse
3 of the 6 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 5 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 2 vehicle inspections (100.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 5 driver inspections (40.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakes Moving and Storage LLCGalesville, WI · USDOT 2412916 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 3 |
| Anderson Moving & Storage IncLa Crosse, WI · USDOT 1281603 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Eric's Moving and Delivery IncLa Crosse, WI · USDOT 3088976 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in La Crosse
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 La Crosse: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in La Crosse: 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 La Crosse: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From La Crosse, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 264 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,856 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,055 | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,856 | $8,352 – $11,136 | $9,605 – $12,806 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 264 | $1,188 – $1,584 | $1,366 – $1,822 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 957 | $4,307 – $5,742 | $4,952 – $6,603 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,164 | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 944 | $4,248 – $5,664 | $4,885 – $6,514 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,624 | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,011 | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
Long-distance movers in La Crosse
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 2 carriers registered in La Crosse hold it and 1 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of La Crosse.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Crosse Movers LLC | 4138417 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 2 | Eric's Moving and Delivery Inc | 3088976 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Jacobson's Moving & Storage LLC | West Salem, WI | 132927 | 1 truck | 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 La Crosse County
La Crosse sits in La Crosse County, WI, home to about 117,089 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 3,069 (±522) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 182 (±95) from abroad and about 5,503 (±624) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,488 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From La Crosse | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County, WI | 423 ±159 | — | — |
| Dane County, WIMadison moving costs | 418 ±157 | ≈ 123 mi to Madison | $554 – $738 |
| St. Croix County, WIHudson moving costs | 365 ±421* | ≈ 126 mi to Hudson | $567 – $756 |
| Milwaukee County, WIMilwaukee moving costs | 328 ±173 | ≈ 204 mi to Milwaukee | $918 – $1,224 |
| Winona County, MNWinona moving costs | 289 ±116 | ≈ 32 mi to Winona | $515 – $845 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Vernon County, WI (about 682), Dane County, WI (about 634) and Waukesha County, WI (about 548). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Minnesota (about 1,375), Iowa (about 332) and Virginia (about 290); the largest flows in come from Minnesota (about 1,002), Illinois (about 267) and Florida (about 165).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a La Crosse 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 La Crosse: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in La Crosse, WI?
3 household-goods carriers are registered in La Crosse itself on the FMCSA register, and 3 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (West Salem, Galesville, Sparta and nearby). All 6 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in La Crosse?
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 La Crosse to Chicago, IL (about 264 miles) is $1,188 – $1,584 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near La Crosse?
By reported fleet, Anderson Moving & Storage Inc in La Crosse, WI, with 6 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1281603). 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 La Crosse, WI?
2 carriers registered in La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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. 3 of the 6 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near La Crosse passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 3 of the 6 movers listed here were inspected, 5 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 2 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 La Crosse County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 3,069 (±522) a year from other states, about 182 (±95) from abroad and about 5,503 (±624) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. The largest single flow out goes to Monroe County (about 423 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.