Licensed Movers in Middleton, WI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Middleton with the FMCSA, and 24 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 Middleton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Middleton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 25 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 Middleton and 24 more work within 30 miles; 11 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 Middleton
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
General Purpose Movers LLC
2320 Pleasant View Rd, WI 53562
- USDOT
- 2896585
- MC number
- MC973560
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
Movers within 30 miles of Middleton
Nearest first, from Madison, Verona, DeForest, McFarland and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc | Madison, WI | 74488 | 34 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Tipler Transfer Moving | Madison, WI | 1896981 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cesar Tinoco | Madison, WI | 3873581 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | O'Mara Moving Systems Inc | Madison, WI | 74476 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving | Madison, WI | 2895578 | 5 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Affordable Moving and Delivery LLC | Madison, WI | 2878109 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | A-Team Movers LLC | Madison, WI | 2080162 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Top Notch Movers | Madison, WI | 3322160 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Forward | Madison, WI | 2914663 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Webster Transfer Inc | Madison, WI | 759611 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | A Way Home Moving LLC | Madison, WI | 2404917 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moving and Delivery Service | DeForest, WI | 3453569 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Box Life Moving Company LLC | Oregon, WI | 4557377 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 16 mi |  | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi |  | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 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 | |
| 19 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 19 mi |  | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | M & R Movers LLC | Edgerton, WI | 2899566 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mailboxes Moving LLC | Baraboo, WI | 2020558 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Middleton
12 of the 25 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 61 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 42 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 55 driver inspections (7.3%, 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 |
| A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLCPrairie Du Sac, WI · USDOT 1578185 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Mailboxes Moving LLCBaraboo, WI · USDOT 2020558 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Middleton
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 Middleton: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Middleton: 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 Middleton: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Middleton, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 149 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,939 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 948 | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,939 | $8,726 – $11,634 | $10,034 – $13,379 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 149 | $671 – $894 | $771 – $1,028 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 952 | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,140 | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 830 | $3,735 – $4,980 | $4,295 – $5,727 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,525 | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 900 | $4,050 – $5,400 | $4,658 – $6,210 |
Long-distance movers in Middleton
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Middleton holds it and 10 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Middleton.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Purpose Movers LLC | 2896585 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc | Madison, WI | 74488 | 34 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 8 mi | O'Mara Moving Systems Inc | Madison, WI | 74476 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 9 mi | Capital City Transfer Inc | Verona, WI | 257153 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Top Notch Movers | Madison, WI | 3322160 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Mad City Moving | McFarland, WI | 699743 | 14 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Skinny Lads Moving Company | Oregon, WI | 4561257 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | | Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | 2627768 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | | Above Average Moving LLC | Sun Prairie, WI | 2595339 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Big Dog Movers of Madison LLC | Pr Du Sac, WI | 3284064 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 19 mi | | A1 Movers of Sauk Prairie LLC | Prairie Du Sac, WI | 1578185 | 2 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
Middleton 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 Middleton | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, WIMilwaukee moving costs | 1,643 ±293 | ≈ 94 mi to Milwaukee | $515 – $845 |
| Columbia County, WIPortage moving costs | 1,125 ±315 | ≈ 36 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 | ≈ 42 mi to Fort Atkinson | $515 – $845 |
| Rock County, WIJanesville moving costs | 794 ±213 | ≈ 45 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 Middleton 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 Middleton: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Middleton, WI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Middleton itself on the FMCSA register, and 24 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Madison, Verona, DeForest, McFarland 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 Middleton?
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 Middleton to Chicago, IL (about 149 miles) is $671 – $894 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Middleton?
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 Middleton, WI?
1 carrier registered in Middleton holds interstate operating authority, and 10 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 Middleton 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. 11 of the 25 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Middleton passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 12 of the 25 movers listed here were inspected, 61 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 42 vehicle inspections (16.7%), 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.