By Vince Sanders

Updated: Feb 16, 2026

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69 movers in Preston

Mordue Moving & Storage

(8)
Based in Peoria, Illinois
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Aug, 20 2018 by Gary Strauch

"Used Mordue for our recent move. Chris Cassidy and his crew were highly professional and pleasant to deal with. Cannot say enough good about them and not one incident of damage to our possessions. I highly recommend them."

Piepho Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Rochester, Minnesota

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

Daymakers Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Hudson, Wisconsin

Bester Bros Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metcalf Moving And Storage

(0)
Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Amm trucking LLC

(8)
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 01 2022 by Troy And Kristy Agler

"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
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 04 2021 by Stacy Hanson

"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..."
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Who regulates Preston interstate movers?

Preston 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

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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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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 Minnesota movers near Preston

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Stewartville, Decorah and Rochester can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Preston, MN sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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