By Pamela Smith

Updated: Mar 7, 2026

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49 movers in Ghent

MidAmerican Moving

(90)
Based in Johnston, Iowa
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Mar, 28 2026 by Milton Medley

"Great experience overall. The crew was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. I was very pleased with how everything was handled from start to finish. Working with Jon was especially pleasant. He got me a great deal on pricing and helped ..."

Matt's Moving

(15)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Jun, 27 2025 by Lynn Cothron

"I requested help with move of heavy boxes filled with books and sectional couch and queen bed a dresser and several bookcases and entertainment center and “Jordan’s team” of three young men were fantastic and reasonably priced. I had no issues and..."

College Muscle Movers

(16)
Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 22 2025 by Vicky Skaff

"I hired College Muscle Movers after seeing their website claim that they were "Voted Minnesota's #1 Moving Company Two Years in a Row." I had read mixed reviews, but after calling and speaking with Cameron, the owner, I felt reassured. The website..."

Brouwer Relocation

(0)
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

2 Guys On The Move

(0)
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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..."

Help-U-Pack-N-Move

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minne Movers

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ruth Movers

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

Ghent 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 Minnesota

Let's see how many people move within Minnesota versus those who moved from North StMN State to another state.

Moved Within MN
41%
Moved out of MN
59%

According to statistical data, 41% of the people living in Minnesota have moved within the boundaries of the state, while 59% of them have resolved to move to another state.

Despite the fact that Minnesota, also known as The Land of 10,000 Lakes, has one of the highest standards of living in the country, the majority of Minnesotans have opted for a cross-country move rather than a local one.

Who regulates Minnesota local movers

All moving companies in Minnesota must have a permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) in order to operate within the state. To be granted the authority, movers must show proof of registration with the Secretary of State, file their tariff and Certificate of Compliance with the department, and maintain proper levels of insurance. To check if your mover is insured and has a valid permit, contact MnDOT’s Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations at (651) 215-6330.

Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations
Address: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
Phone: (800) 657-3774
Website: www.dot.state.mn.us

Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations’s Complaint Form (report damage)

What do people move within Minnesota?

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

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (23%)
2 Bedroom (27%)
3 Bedroom (16%)
4 Bedroom (9%)

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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