By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Apr 3, 2026

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63 movers in Charles City

RAPP'S Moving and Storage

(2)
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 13 2022 by Joanne Alice

"Owner, Geneva Rapp, is dishonest, unethical & rude. My dad's move was scheduled on a Wednesday. She called Monday asking to move him a day early, on Tuesday. SHE STATED SHE TOOK ANOTHER JOB ON OUR MOVING DAY. I told her our timeline didn't allow u..."

Red's Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Unique Movers LLC

(2)
Based in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on May, 05 2025 by Nadine Wallin

"Scheduled move date with owner who gave me a verbal estimate based on $260/hr for 4 movers plus a truck, $150 for travel. We also rented a dumpster for $200 . The dumpster didnt show up until night before move, giving us less time to have everythi..."

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Who regulates Charles City interstate movers?

Charles City moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Iowa

Let's see how many people move within Iowa versus those who moved from Hawkeye State to another state.

Moved Within IA
39%
Moved out of IA
61%

Our statistics show that more people in Iowa (61%) have chosen to move to another state, with 39% of those people ending up moving to another town or city within the same state.

Listed as one of the safest states to live in, Iowa still gets to see more home movers pack up their belongings and relocate to another U.S. state. When moving out of the capital city Des Moines or from any other town or city in the state, picking a reputable interstate mover still remains a number one priority.

Who regulates Iowa local movers

If you’re about to move from one home to another within the state lines of Iowa, make sure you hire a local moving company that has been properly licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The IOWA DOT regulates intrastate movers and issues special IOWAMC numbers to the companies that meet their safety and insurance requirements.

Agency:Iowa Department of Transportation
Address:PO Box 10382, Des Moines, IA 50306-0382
Phone:(515) 237-3264
Website: www.iowa.gov

What do people move within Iowa?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in IA?

Studio (4%)
1 Bedroom (20%)
2 Bedroom (29%)
3 Bedroom (26%)
4 Bedroom (10%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local Iowa movers near Charles City

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Shell Rock, Sumner and Decorah can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Charles City, IA sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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