124 moving companies are federally registered in Des Moines, Iowa. Each listing below links to a full federal report: license status, real fleet size, and four years of consumer complaints by category.
A quote from a Des Moines company means little until you know who is quoting: a carrier with trucks and crews in the area, or a sales office reselling your move. That distinction is the first line of every report, and it decides how your moving day actually goes. When comparing companies here, also check the wider Iowa list: reputable carriers a town over often beat a risky mover next door.
1,729
trucks on file with FMCSA
0
federal complaints in 4 years
Common questions about Des Moines movers
How do I check a mover in Des Moines, IA?
Search its name or USDOT number on MoverAudit. The report card shows the license, carrier or broker status, fleet size and four years of federal complaint history for any of the 124 moving companies registered in Des Moines. The search is free and needs no account.
Are there broker offices among Des Moines moving companies?
None of the 124 companies registered in Des Moines is a broker-only office in the federal record right now, but always confirm on the report before you book, because authority can change.
What should I look at before booking a Des Moines mover?
Three rows on the report: carrier or broker, fleet size against what the salesperson promised, and the Hostage Goods complaint row. A company with no trucks, broker-only authority or a hostage-load complaint deserves a hard pass, whatever its star ratings say.