Licensed Movers in South Milwaukee, WI
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South Milwaukee with the FMCSA, and 40 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 South Milwaukee to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in South Milwaukee
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 24
- of 41 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 South Milwaukee and 40 more work within 30 miles; 24 of the 41 can move you out of state. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 16,217 people a year move to Milwaukee County from other states (Census).
Movers based in South Milwaukee
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Select Moving Company LLC
2420 13Th Ave Upper, WI 53172
- USDOT
- 4223665
- MC number
- MC1632956
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
Movers within 30 miles of South Milwaukee
Nearest first, from Cudahy, Oak Creek, Saint Francis, Milwaukee and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Ace World Wide Moving & Storage Co Inc | Cudahy, WI | 4151231 | 4 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | The Trucking Company | Oak Creek, WI | 747347 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | American Moving & Storage Inc | Cudahy, WI | 4398548 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | M Power Moving Services LLC | Cudahy, WI | 4222613 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Power Moves Mke | Saint Francis, WI | 3490683 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Brothers Moving & Storage | Saint Francis, WI | 2301274 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Superior Moving Systems LLC | Saint Francis, WI | 2272796 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Rock Transfer & Storage Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 222303 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Lift N Roll Moving | Milwaukee, WI | 4546876 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Murphy's Movers LLC | Greenfield, WI | 2412504 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Major League Moving LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 2970339 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Aetna Moving and Storage | Milwaukee, WI | 3914986 | 12 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | New Age Moving Co | Milwaukee, WI | 3321168 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Legacy Movers LLC | Greendale, WI | 4207754 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Movers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 689374 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi |  | C Coakley Relocation Systems Company | West Allis, WI | 1273553 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ero Moving LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3306654 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Security Moving Services LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 5841833 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi |  | Hernia Movers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 246074 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi |  | Kenosha Hunktz Moving Systems Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 4097968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ac Transfer and Cartage LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3776429 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Safe Trip Van Lines LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 4569170 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Golla & Sons Moving Services LLC | West Allis, WI | 2460434 | 1 truck | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Shaw Moving & Delivery Service | Milwaukee, WI | 2114248 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Power Moves Relocation LLC | Wauwatosa, WI | 4173777 | 3 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | DMC Moving LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3333238 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 13 mi |  | Schroeder Moving Systems | New Berlin, WI | 512549 | 78 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | West Allis, WI | 2897083 | 6 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | All My Sons Moving & Storage of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 1520030 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 15 mi | Right Now Movers | Milwaukee, WI | 2823962 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Truenorth Moving & Relocation LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 4438726 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Helping Hand Moving Service LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3372278 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Badgerland Movers LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3816552 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Mamas Movers LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 4521742 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Daniel Jones | Milwaukee, WI | 3042966 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Ironshell Moving | Waukesha, WI | 4575694 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi |  | About Time Moving Systems LLC | Kenosha, WI | 2525330 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Nelson Transfer Inc | Kenosha, WI | 46632 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 20 mi | Five-Star Moving Crew | Kenosha, WI | 2967636 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | J &L Moving and Garage Cleaners Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2585416 | 2 trucks | Within WI | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near South Milwaukee
17 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 92 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 15 of 56 vehicle inspections (26.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 92 driver inspections (18.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| M Power Moving Services LLCCudahy, WI · USDOT 4222613 | 14 | 2 of 7 | 10 of 14 |
| Helping Hand Moving Service LLCMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 3372278 | 9 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 9 |
| Ac Transfer and Cartage LLCMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 3776429 | 6 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| The Trucking CompanyOak Creek, WI · USDOT 747347 | 5 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| DMC Moving LLCMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 3333238 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in South Milwaukee
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 South Milwaukee: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in South Milwaukee: 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 South Milwaukee: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From South Milwaukee, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 85 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 2,031 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 850 | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,031 | $9,140 – $12,186 | $10,510 – $14,014 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 85 | $515 – $845 | $867 – $1,560 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 994 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $5,144 – $6,859 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,165 | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 734 | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,470 | $6,615 – $8,820 | $7,607 – $10,143 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 802 | $3,609 – $4,812 | $4,150 – $5,534 |
Long-distance movers in South Milwaukee
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in South Milwaukee holds it and 23 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of South Milwaukee.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select Moving Company LLC | 4223665 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | The Trucking Company | Oak Creek, WI | 747347 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | M Power Moving Services LLC | Cudahy, WI | 4222613 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | | Brothers Moving & Storage | Saint Francis, WI | 2301274 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Rock Transfer & Storage Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 222303 | 27 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 5 mi | Lift N Roll Moving | Milwaukee, WI | 4546876 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Eagle Movers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 689374 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 9 mi | | C Coakley Relocation Systems Company | West Allis, WI | 1273553 | 20 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Security Moving Services LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 5841833 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | | Hernia Movers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 246074 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 11 mi | | Kenosha Hunktz Moving Systems Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 4097968 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ac Transfer and Cartage LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 3776429 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Safe Trip Van Lines LLC | Milwaukee, WI | 4569170 | 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 Milwaukee County
South Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County, WI, home to about 937,580 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 16,217 (±1,052) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 4,314 (±704) from abroad and about 18,146 (±1,399) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,179 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From South Milwaukee | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WIWaukesha moving costs | 10,406 ±1,224 | ≈ 24 mi to Waukesha | $515 – $845 |
| Ozaukee County, WIPort Washington moving costs | 2,246 ±567 | ≈ 38 mi to Port Washington | $515 – $845 |
| Racine County, WIBurlington moving costs | 2,132 ±614 | ≈ 31 mi to Burlington | $515 – $845 |
| Dane County, WIMadison moving costs | 1,494 ±310 | ≈ 91 mi to Madison | $515 – $845 |
| Cook County, ILChicago moving costs | 1,328 ±358 | ≈ 85 mi to Chicago | $515 – $845 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Waukesha County, WI (about 5,704), Cook County, IL (about 2,361) and Racine County, WI (about 1,752). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Illinois (about 2,593), Minnesota (about 2,121) and Arizona (about 1,573); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 5,220), California (about 951) and Texas (about 763).
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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in South Milwaukee, WI?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in South Milwaukee itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cudahy, Oak Creek, Saint Francis, Milwaukee and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in South Milwaukee?
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 South Milwaukee to Washington, DC (about 734 miles) is $3,303 – $4,404 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near South Milwaukee?
By reported fleet, Schroeder Moving Systems in New Berlin, WI, with 78 trucks on its filing (USDOT 512549). 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 South Milwaukee, WI?
1 carrier registered in South Milwaukee holds interstate operating authority, and 23 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 South Milwaukee 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. 24 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near South Milwaukee passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 17 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 92 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 15 of 56 vehicle inspections (26.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Milwaukee County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 16,217 (±1,052) a year from other states, about 4,314 (±704) from abroad and about 18,146 (±1,399) from elsewhere in Wisconsin. The largest single flow out goes to Waukesha County (about 10,406 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.