Licensed Movers in Madison, WI
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Madison with the FMCSA, and 14 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 Madison to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Madison
- 11
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 14
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 25 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
11 licensed movers are registered in Madison and 14 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 25 can move you out of state. 12 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 Madison
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc
725 E Mifflin St, WI 53703
- USDOT
- 74488
- MC number
- MC79758
- Fleet
- 34 trucks · 21 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
O'Mara Moving Systems Inc
1422 Packers Avenue, WI 53704
- USDOT
- 74476
- MC number
- MC121225
- Fleet
- 18 trucks · 14 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 3
Top Notch Movers
Legal name: Top Notch Movers LLC
905 Dempsey Road, WI 53714
- USDOT
- 3322160
- MC number
- MC1066819
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 4
College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving
Legal name: Moving Angels of Madison LLC
1412 Parkside Drive Suite 1226, WI 53704
- USDOT
- 2895578
- MC number
- MC973013
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 8 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 5
Moving Forward
Legal name: Moving Forward LLC
1974 S Stoughton Road, WI 53716
- USDOT
- 2914663
- MC number
- MC982528 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 6
Tipler Transfer Moving
Legal name: John Lindauer LLC
905 B Stewart St, WI 53713
- USDOT
- 1896981
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 7
A Way Home Moving LLC
2810 Crossroads Drive Suite 4000, WI 53718
- USDOT
- 2404917
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 8
Webster Transfer Inc
5620 Joylynne Dr, WI 53716
- USDOT
- 759611
- MC number
- MC343024
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 1998
- 9
Cesar Tinoco
Legal name: Mudanza Moving
4 Waunona Woods Ct Apt 202, WI 53713
- USDOT
- 3873581
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2022
- 10
Affordable Moving and Delivery LLC
2002 S Stoughton Rd, WI 53704
- USDOT
- 2878109
- MC number
- MC1366650
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | A-Team Movers LLC | 2080162 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Madison
Nearest first, from McFarland, Middleton, Oregon, Verona and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | General Purpose Movers LLC | Middleton, WI | 2896585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Box Life Moving Company LLC | Oregon, WI | 4557377 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi |  | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi |  | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Moving and Delivery Service | DeForest, WI | 3453569 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Hybrid Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 4278407 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Afh Movers Incorporated | Belleville, WI | 1293537 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | M & R Movers LLC | Edgerton, WI | 2899566 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 25 mi |  | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Yerges Van Liners Inc | Fort Atkinson, WI | 46561 | 12 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
Roadside inspections: movers near Madison
12 of the 25 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 63 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 43 vehicle inspections (20.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 57 driver inspections (7.0%, 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 |
| Yerges Van Liners IncFort Atkinson, WI · USDOT 46561 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| 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 Madison
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$55 per mover per hour in Wisconsin in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $845 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,560. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $639 – $852 for two bedrooms to Chicago, IL. The Madison cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Madison
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Madison hold it and 9 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Madison cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc | 74488 | 34 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | O'Mara Moving Systems Inc | 74476 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 3 | Top Notch Movers | 3322160 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | General Purpose Movers LLC | Middleton, WI | 2896585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 25 mi | | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Yerges Van Liners Inc | Fort Atkinson, WI | 46561 | 12 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 Wisconsin is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Dane County
Madison is in Dane County, WI. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 16,364 people a year leaving Dane County for another state, most often for Illinois (about 1,962), California (about 1,747) and Minnesota (about 1,545), while about 18,404 (±1,452) 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 Madison 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 Madison: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Madison, WI?
11 household-goods carriers are registered in Madison itself on the FMCSA register, and 14 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (McFarland, Middleton, Oregon, Verona and nearby). All 25 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Madison?
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 Madison to Chicago, IL (about 142 miles) is $639 – $852 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Madison?
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 Madison, WI?
3 carriers registered in Madison hold interstate operating authority, and 9 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 Madison 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. 12 of the 25 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Madison passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 12 of the 25 movers listed here were inspected, 63 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 9 of 43 vehicle inspections (20.9%), 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.