By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

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74 movers in Mason City

Maher Brothers Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ace Moving & Storage

(6)
Based in West Des Moines, Iowa
Reviewed Sep 3, 2015 by Jas (1 stars)

"I wish we knew and had done our homework. It cost us more money, damaged propety and frustration. USE Caution and do your research! Check out BBB and read my comments. Earlier this year, while living in Iowa, I accepted a job in another state. My ..."

Bester Bros Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Amm trucking LLC

(8)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Reviewed Apr 1, 2022 by Troy And Kristy Agler (1 stars)

"File:///C:/Users/kristy/Downloads/Screenshot%202022-04-01%20at%2011-20-54%20the%20move.png enjoy the pictures...not i have to keep writing in order to show the pictures. This company is a huge rip off and if we don't report them no one will get ta..."

The Move Crew

(1)
Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Reviewed Jun 4, 2021 by Stacy Hanson (1 stars)

"There are a lot of good reviews on this company so I thought I couldn’t go wrong choosing them but boy was I wrong. I’m not going to go into too many details, but I’ll just say that they ‘lost’ a small box during the move. The box contained some v..."

Help-U-Pack-N-Move

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Metcalf Moving And Storage

(0)
Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Minne Movers

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Daymakers Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Hudson, Wisconsin

Ruth Movers

(0)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota

AAA Movers

(25)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025 by Bart Palmgren (1 stars)

"Worst movers EVER. Listen to me when I say DO NOT hire AAA Movers. I dealt with a guy by the name of Scott. He was very pleasant and called me several times to make sure I got the quote, if I had questions and eventually he matched our lowest bid ..."

Local Motion Moving

(22)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Reviewed Nov 22, 2022 by Charles Gollop (1 stars)

"Friends: Don't use Local Motion movers! I have used Local Motion movers several times in the past, and referred several clients to them. Having a good relationship with one of the managers, and having seen their work, I confidently booked them ..."

Advance Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Iowa City, Iowa

Robinson Moving

(0)
Based in Ramsay, Michigan

River City Moving and Delivery

(0)
Based in Fruitland, Iowa

Red's Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Horizon Movers and Climate Control Storage

(0)
Based in Davenport, Iowa

Roederer Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in Davenport, Iowa

Unique Movers LLC

(2)
Based in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Reviewed May 5, 2025 by Nadine Wallin (1 stars)

"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..."

TON'S Hauling

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Pegasus Moving and Delivery

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Cornhusker Moving Group Inc.

(4)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska
Reviewed Oct 1, 2021 by Kim Bills (1 stars)

"I can't believe I just came across all these other reviews talking about how Lacy never returns calls (SO TRUE) and there is nobody else to help you! They no-call no-showed twice after I stayed home for full days. What's worse: Two men were delive..."

Chieftain Van Lines

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

Jim's Moving and Delivery

(0)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska

I-Go Van & Storage

(2)
Based in Omaha, Nebraska
Reviewed Nov 10, 2018 by Irving Jensen Iii (1 stars)

"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..."
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Who regulates Mason City interstate movers?

Mason 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 Mason City

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

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By Jessica Ryan

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Jessica is an experienced moving expert and author of informative relocation articles and useful tips.

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