By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

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78 movers in Dakota City

Chieftain Van Lines

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Jim's Moving and Delivery

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Black Belt Movers

(30)
Based in Elkhorn, Nebraska
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 08 2025 by Cady Williams

"Extremely disappointed in the professionalism of this company. I had a move scheduled on Sunday between 8 and 9 am. After I hadn't received a call that the truck was 15-20 minutes out by 9am I called the main number. It said that the office was cl..."

Firefighters On The Move

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

I-Go Van & Storage

(2)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 10 2018 by Irving Jensen Iii

"Not sure where to begin. We were forced to move from our home due to Missouri River flooding. I-Go managed to wreck nearly all of our furniture. What wasn’t mold infested was scratched and scarred so severely that repairs took well over a year. Mr..."

Second To None Moving

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Ford Storage & Moving Company

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Holleman Hauling and Moving

(12)
Based in Rosemount, Minnesota
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 01 2020 by Emily Dooley

"Absolute garbage! These guys rescheduled twice, and when they finally did show up they were hours late. They were so late my schedule didn't allow me to be home for the end of the move. I had to pick up my son from a function, so I left my other s..."

Action Moving Services

(0)
Based in Burnsville, Minnesota

RJ Moving

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Who regulates Dakota City interstate movers?

Dakota 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 Dakota City

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Ames, Schaller and Gifford can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Dakota 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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