4.2(363 industry-reported)
Full-service interstate mover with competitive pricing.
Long Distance
Long Distance
Household Goods
Small Business
USDOT: 76628
MC: 42866
FMCSA: Not Rated
BBB: A-
Rock Island · Rock Island / Moline — Quad Cities IL
Moving in Rock Island County: Moline, Rock Island & Quad Cities River Access
Rock Island County is the Illinois side of the Quad Cities river metro — Rock Island multi-story and older stock, Moline multi-family and professional corridors, East Moline and Silvis edges, and freeflow on I-74 / I-280 that is not Chicago collar product with different labels. Expect Mississippi bridge freeflow, Iowa-adjacent interstate risk, and discontinuous river-town stock under one county. This guide is for people moving in Rock Island as independent Quad Cities — not Chicago defaults. Below: 25 verified listings serving Rock Island County, plus zone tips, cost drivers, and practical resources.
Quad Cities IL · Mississippi river metro · I-74 / I-280 · ICC household goods · FMCSA when interstate · Curated listings
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Serving Rock Island
25
movers on this page
USDOT / FMCSA
24
of 25 with records on file
Local (HQ nearby)
0
none listed
Regional / LD
25
Rock Island County moving snapshot
- Primary markets
- Rock Island · Moline · East Moline / Silvis · Rural lots
- Move profile
- Quad Cities bridge freeflow
- Peak season
- Late spring – early fall; Institutional & weather windows
- Key challenges
- Mississippi bridge freeflow is still billable · Rock Island / Moline multi-story is first-class product · Iowa adjacency creates interstate legs
- Major corridors
- I-74 · I-280 · I-88 · IL-5 · IL-92 · Avenue of the Cities
- Popular destinations
- Iowa / Midwest → Quad Cities IL markets · Rock Island ↔ Scott County IA pairs · Rock Island → Chicago / Peoria career exits
Jump straight to verified listings — county costs, tips, and local rules stay below.
Movers serving Rock Island County
No true local movers listed for Rock Island County yet.
We only label a company local when it is intrastate-scoped or has clear headquarters presence near this county — not merely an HQ somewhere else in Illinois. Regional and long-distance carriers below may still serve this market; confirm capability and licensing before booking. Verify USDOT on FMCSA SAFER.
Regional carriers serving Rock Island County (25)
Companies that can serve this county but do not meet our local HQ / service-radius rules. HQ may be out of county or out of state — we do not re-label them as local movers.
- 3.8(6 industry-reported)
One of the largest and most established interstate moving networks in America.
Long DistanceStorageCorporate RelocationMilitaryUSDOT: 76235MC: 15735FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+ - 4.7(1,650 industry-reported)
Full-service interstate and local mover based in South Florida with strong FMCSA standing and transparent pricing.
Local MovingLong DistancePackingStorageResidentialSenior MovesUSDOT: 3341650MC: MC-1066696FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A+ - 4.6(1,670 industry-reported)
Family-owned premium mover in Broward County serving local South Florida routes and cross-country relocations.
Local MovingLong DistancePackingStorageResidentialPianoUSDOT: 614506MC: MC-295026FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A+ Gentle Giant Moving Company
National / long-distanceCarrierSomerville · MA · Serves Rock Island County
4.9(1,492 industry-reported)Premium Northeast-based mover with expanding national service.
Long DistanceStorageLong DistanceWhite GloveArtUSDOT: 373544MC: 228137FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+- 4.8(875 industry-reported)
Hybrid moving service using portable containers.
Container / PortableLong DistancePortable StorageDIY HybridUSDOT: 1778016MC: 648740FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A - 5.0(1,149 industry-reported)
Interstate moving company (USDOT 3101918).
Long DistanceLong DistanceUSDOT: 3101918FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: NR - 4.9(2,433 industry-reported)
Interstate moving company (USDOT 2900155).
Long DistanceUSDOT: 2900155FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: B - 4.6(2,130 industry-reported)
Top-rated independent mover known for exceptional customer service.
Long DistanceStorageExecutive RelocationTech IndustryUSDOT: 1065394MC: 225850FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+ Wheaton World Wide Moving
National / long-distanceCarrierIndianapolis · IN · Serves Rock Island County
4.6(973 industry-reported)Quality-focused independent van line serving all 50 states.
Long DistanceStorageLong DistanceResidentialHigh Value GoodsUSDOT: 70719MC: 87113FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+
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Rock Island County guide & local details
Expand any section for costs, seasonal notes, parking/HOA rules, tips, and FAQs. All content is unique to this county — nothing was removed, just moved below the listings.
Secondary-market guide: expand sections for parent-metro comparison, local zones, access constraints, and compressed schools/healthcare notes. Mover listings stay above this guide.
Compared with independent Quad Cities (vs Chicago / central IL defaults)
Rock Island is independent Quad Cities river-metro product — not Chicago elevator density and not Peoria central IL river product alone.
Compared with independent Quad Cities (vs Chicago / central IL defaults)
Open independent Quad Cities (vs Chicago / central IL defaults) Tier 1 guide →
Drive time & corridor relationship
Chicago crews fight I-90/I-294 peaks. Rock Island pairs ride I-74, I-280, and river bridges — freer mid-day Quad Cities freeflow, still peak-heavy on Moline arterials and bridge windows into Iowa.
Housing stock differences
Chicago mixes high-rises and dense multi-family. Rock Island mixes river-town multi-story, Moline multi-unit, and Silvis/East Moline SFH — more continuous river-metro product, less continuous Chicago vertical density.
Truck access & density
River-town streets need curb plans; multi-family elevators appear on Moline corridors; IA addresses flip authority.
Rough cost posture (qualitative)
Local Rock Island quotes often track Quad Cities secondary rates for multi-story access — bridge peaks and interstate legs can price above quiet inland driveway jobs.
Role difference
Rock Island is independent Quad Cities IL — not Chicago or Peoria product renamed.
What makes moving in Rock Island County different
River-bridge freeflow, Quad Cities multi-story, and IA interstate risk — not interchangeable Chicago boilerplate.
Mississippi bridge freeflow is still billable
Quad Cities pairs freer mid-day still peak hard. Ask portal-to-portal.
Rock Island / Moline multi-story is first-class product
Stairs and curb plans need inventories different from pure SFH lots.
Iowa adjacency creates interstate legs
IA addresses require FMCSA authority even on short-looking hops.
Discontinuous river towns add empty miles
Silvis and rural edges fail when crews assume continuous Moline density.
Illinois ICC household goods vs interstate FMCSA
Moves entirely within Illinois by for-hire household goods carriers generally require an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Household Goods license. Match the legal name on the estimate to ICC motor carrier / household goods search tools before you deposit. Any out-of-state leg (Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, or beyond) needs active FMCSA USDOT (and usually MC) authority — verify on FMCSA SAFER. An ICC household goods license alone does not authorize interstate delivery, and a USDOT alone is not Illinois intrastate permission.
Rock Island zones: Rock Island multi-story, Moline multi-family, East Moline/Silvis edges & rural lots
Two to four sharp products — river multi-story, multi-family corridors, east edges, and rural lots.
Zone map (schematic)
Zones are for planning — not political boundaries. Jump to a zone for housing types and access tips.
Rock Island multi-story & older stock
Rock Island · downtown edges · seat multi-family
Housing: Multi-story, multi-unit, older SFH
- ·Stairs
- ·Street parking
- ·Bridge freeflow
Mover tip: Inventory stairs; plan temporary no-parking.
Moline multi-family & professional corridors
Moline · Avenue of the Cities multi-family
Housing: Multi-family, apartments, townhomes, SFH
- ·Elevators
- ·Parking limits
- ·I-74 freeflow
Mover tip: Confirm elevator rules; build arterial buffers.
East Moline / Silvis edges
East Moline · Silvis · edge multi-family
Housing: SFH, multi-family, mixed stock
- ·Empty miles
- ·Arterial timing
Mover tip: Prefer early starts; confirm driveway depth.
Southern & rural lots
southern tracts · rural approaches
Housing: Larger lots, rural approaches
- ·Empty miles
- ·Soft shoulders
Mover tip: Photo approaches; prefer early starts for long pairs.
Pricing & cost drivers
Bridge freeflow, multi-story access, and interstate authority risk often matter more than raw miles.
Studio / 1-BR
$450–$1,200+
3–4 BR home
$1,600–$4,200+
Higher with access friction
2-person crew
$115–$185+/hr
- Corridor freeflow. Peak windows inflate hourly bills on short-looking pairs.
- Access soft costs. Building packets, stairs, or last-mile shuttles add labor hours.
- Long empty-mile edges. Far pockets price differently from seat suburbs.
Seasonal & calendar notes
School years, lease ends, river flood windows, and winter ice reshape demand by pocket.
Late spring – early fall
Family closings and peak calendars fill Saturday crews first.
Institutional & weather windows
School, university, PCS, tourism, or storm seasons can outrank pure weekend preference.
Quad Cities bridge freeflow
River pairs still peak hard; IA legs need FMCSA.
- ·Price portal-to-portal honestly.
- ·Clarify Iowa second addresses for interstate authority.
Rock Island / Moline multi-story access
Stairs and elevators are first-class cost drivers.
- ·Inventory floor counts before comparing hourly rates.
- ·Temporary no-parking often beats long carries.
Iowa-edge interstate module
Short map miles can still be interstate jobs.
- ·Match ICC vs FMCSA to exact addresses.
- ·Do not recycle Chicago day rates for Quad Cities product.
Schools & hospitals for relocators
Compressed secondary-market notes — primary districts and acute-care access that affect move-in.
Schools & education
Rock Island families compare Rock Island, Moline-Coal Valley, East Moline, Silvis, and related district feeders — verify address boundaries.
- District-first shopping. Use ISBE data and district maps; do not assume a city name equals one feeder pattern.
- Capacity & calendars. Growth pockets, university towns, and military markets can tighten housing near school and term calendars.
Hospitals & healthcare
- Acute-care anchors. UnityPoint Health Quad Cities campuses and related specialty care serve the county; map peak bridge and I-74 times for ER access.
- Peak drive times. Map ER access at commute peaks, not only off-hour freeflow.
Useful resources
Official links first; directory listings are independent. Verify Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) household goods authority for in-state Illinois moves and FMCSA for interstate legs.
- independent Quad Cities (vs Chicago / central IL defaults) movers (parent contrast)
- Peoria County movers
- Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)— Intrastate household goods mover authority
- ICC motor carrier / household goods search— Search licensed household goods movers
- FMCSA SAFER — interstate authority— Required when the move crosses state lines
- Move Trust Hub — verify a USDOT— Cross-check interstate licensing before deposits
- Free moving calculator— Inventory-based volume for local or long-distance
- All Illinois local mover guides
Intelligence last reviewed July 25, 2026. Rules, fees, and district boundaries change — verify on official sites before move day.
How much do local movers cost in Rock Island County, Illinois?
Move Trust Hub editorial estimates for local moves in Rock Island County typically range from $750–$1,500 for studio or one-bedroom apartments to $2,600–$5,800+ for larger homes (not FMCSA price data — FMCSA does not publish consumer rates). Rock Island County pricing reflects Quad Cities bi-state traffic, Mississippi River corridor communities, and regional industrial relocation demand. Sources: Move Trust Hub editorial estimates (market research — not FMCSA price data). Use our moving calculator for interstate volume estimates or compare carriers in our independent directory.
What are the best local movers in Rock Island County?
Among verified listings with real review volume serving Rock Island, higher-rated options include National Van Lines (4.2★, 363 reviews), Amerisafe Van Lines (4.7★, 1,650 reviews), American Van Lines (4.6★, 1,670 reviews). We prioritize true local/in-state signals when available, then ratings, licensing completeness, and review volume — never zero-review shells as “top-rated.”
Do local movers in Illinois need an FMCSA license?
Interstate moves require active FMCSA USDOT and usually MC authority — verify on FMCSA SAFER. Purely local/intrastate Illinois household goods moves by for-hire carriers generally require an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Household Goods license. Search ICC motor carrier tools for an active license matching the legal name on your estimate. FMCSA does not cover every in-state Illinois job; confirm ICC household goods authority vs FMCSA for your exact origin and destination before you deposit.
How far in advance should I book movers in Rock Island?
For local moves in Rock Island County, book 2–4 weeks ahead for standard timing. Peak season (May–September), month-end turns, and weekends in Rock Island may require 4–6 weeks lead time. Last-minute moves are sometimes available but cost more.
What is the difference between local and interstate movers in Rock Island County?
Local and in-state movers handle in-county and short-distance relocations, often priced hourly or by crew size. National/long-distance carriers transport goods under FMCSA regulation when the move crosses state lines. Listings on this page separate local/in-state companies from national carriers serving Rock Island County so you can choose the right fit.
How do I avoid moving scams in Rock Island County?
Get written estimates after an inventory survey, avoid large upfront deposits via wire or gift cards, verify USDOT numbers on FMCSA.gov (and ICC household goods license for in-state-only jobs when applicable), and compare multiple companies. Read our guide on spotting red flags before booking movers in Rock Island.
Popular move routes for Rock Island County
Realistic local and long-distance patterns people plan around this county — not generic state boilerplate.
- withinWithin Rock Island (Rock Island / Moline ↔ East Moline / Silvis)
Quad Cities river multi-story — not Chicago elevator defaults.
- inboundIowa / Midwest → Quad Cities IL markets
Interstate inflows across Mississippi bridges; FMCSA when either end is out of Illinois.
- outboundRock Island ↔ Scott County IA pairs
Short bridge hops can be interstate; confirm FMCSA vs ICC for exact addresses.
- outboundRock Island → Chicago / Peoria career exits
I-88 / I-74 professional moves; empty miles rewrite local rates.
- withinMoline multi-family and professional corridors
Elevators and arterial freeflow differ from pure river-town stairs.
Interstate household goods; inventory surveys recommended.
How We Score Movers (0–100)
Our Reputation Score is an editorial composite (0–100) — not a simple star average. Scores above 85 generally indicate safer interstate choices. We never fabricate reviews or inflate ratings.
How we vet our movers
Move Trust Hub is a curated research directory. Before a mover earns a verified listing, we apply the checks below using public FMCSA data and editorial filters.
FMCSA — Licensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for interstate (state-to-state) moves.
- 1Valid USDOT and MC numbers
We require a real USDOT number that passes format checks. Placeholder, sequential, or fabricated numbers are excluded from the public directory.
- 2Active operating authority
For verified listings we confirm the carrier shows active interstate authority in public FMCSA SAFER data (not revoked or inactive).
- 3Insurance on file (FMCSA)
Interstate authority generally requires cargo and liability insurance on file with FMCSA. We surface safety/authority status from SAFER so you can re-check before booking.
- 4No active federal out-of-service order
Carriers flagged out of service or with critical authority alerts are not presented as “FMCSA Verified.” Serious SAFER flags are highlighted when we detect them.
- 5Curated listings — not a raw scrape
We do not dump every name from public web scrapes. Listings must pass license checks; many region placeholders and generated template IDs are filtered out of public rankings.
- 6Attributed reviews kept separate
Named Google review excerpts we publish are counted honestly and never mixed with industry-wide review totals from third-party sites.
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FMCSA-verified listingsCurated 2026 rankingsUpdated June 23, 2026
Move Trust Hub Editorial Team — This Rock Island County, Illinois guide is researched by our local markets team. Every listed carrier is screened for valid USDOT/MC numbers against FMCSA SAFER. Structured Review schema is reserved for moderated community reviews we host — not third-party Google/BBB body text. Full policy: Trust Center methodology.
Last reviewed: June 23, 2026. Licensing status changes — verify current FMCSA authority on our USDOT lookup tool before paying deposits.
How we rank local movers
- • Local priority first — true local/intrastate movers and companies headquartered in this county or seat (we never invent local status)
- • Then ratings, review volume, and licensing completeness
- • FMCSA USDOT/MC and safety rating when available
- • BBB standing where reported
- • Stable name/id tie-breakers so order stays consistent
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Planning a move in Rock Island County?
Local movers handle in-county and short-distance relocations. For interstate moves, use our free calculator to estimate volume, then compare FMCSA-licensed carriers in the directory.