How do I compare movers in Indianapolis, IN?

Start with the company name, DOT number, years in business, service areas, fleet size, drivers, insurance or COI availability, review status, and whether the listing has been manually reviewed or claimed.

Why should I request a COI from a mover?

A certificate of insurance may be required by apartment buildings, condos, offices, property managers, realtors, senior living communities, or commercial properties before a move can take place.

Are all local movers listed in FMCSA?

No. Some local movers are only registered through state programs. Movers Near Me is building both federal and state-level mover records.

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Indianapolis Movers

Compare moving companies serving Indianapolis, IN using the details that matter most: exact company identity, legal and DBA names, ownership information, DOT records, authority status, FMCSA safety ratings, years in business, fleet size, and Movers Near Me transparency signals.

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Practical guides for the parts of moving that often require the most preparation before move-in day.

Moving into a new apartment Plan building access, elevators, parking, utilities, COIs, and move-in day. Read guide → Moving with pets Prepare pets for travel, moving day, and the transition into a new home. Read guide → Moving with children Make the move easier for children with practical planning and transition tips. Read guide → Moving to a senior community Plan a more organized move into assisted living, independent living, or senior housing. Read guide →

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Planning a move in Indianapolis

Moving within Indianapolis or relocating to Indiana requires more than comparing a headline price. Confirm the mover’s identity, authority, safety status, service area, access charges, written estimate, and the exact company responsible for the move.

Local considerations

Confirm whether travel time, fuel, tolls, stairs, elevators, long carries, and packing are included.
Ask the property manager about elevator reservations, loading access, parking, and COI requirements.
Compare written estimates using the same inventory and service details.
Verify the legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and authority before paying.

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Moving cost planning

What affects moving costs in Indianapolis?

Home size is only a starting point. Crew size, total labor time, stairs, elevators, long carries, packing, storage, travel time, move date, and specialty items can materially change the final price.

Smaller movesStudio and one-bedroom moves often depend most on minimum hours, travel charges, access, and crew size.

Family-size movesTwo- and three-bedroom moves are affected by inventory volume, packing, disassembly, stairs, and distance.

Large or complex movesLarge homes, high-rises, storage transfers, pianos, antiques, and long-distance moves usually require a detailed estimate.

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Serving Indianapolis, IN

Owner / PrincipalCarla S Diggs DOT1754634 Years18 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks1

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Indianapolis, IN

Safety rating and authority status are prioritized because they are more meaningful to consumers than raw crash counts. Detailed safety signals can remain within each mover's profile and red-flag review.

Company Identity	Owner / Principal	DOT #	Safety Rating	Authority	Years	Trucks	Score	Status	Profile
1 Choice Movers	Corey Carter	3735286	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
A1 Moving Co	Aaron Ray Clark	4492090	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Any Place Movers	Michael D Bell	2842451	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	1	70	Listed	View
Associated Storage and Van	Arthur E. Morrissette, Iv	522324	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	33	2	70	Listed	View
Atlantic Relocation Systems	Not confirmed	671499	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	29	2	70	Listed	View
Bara Expert Moving and Delivery Services	Lansana Diaby	4317913	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Biz Moving	Djakitchen Pierre Louis	4422329	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Busy Bee Movers	Matthew J. Burkhart	573343	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	31	5	70	Listed	View
Crown Moving and Storage Inc of Illinois	Jim Gaw	1254524	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	22	1	70	Listed	View
Dagreat Moving and Deliveries	David Martir	4298779	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Elite Affordable Movers	Joshua Dickun	4116059	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	5	70	Listed	View
Emery Elite Relocation	Not confirmed	804224	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	27	1	70	Listed	View
EZPZ Moving Services	Wasserman Yosef	4003609	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Flat Rate Movers	Brooke Francisco	3434565	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
Frazier Moving Services	Darrell Frazier	3092829	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Guardian Relocation	Jay K Fuson	732092	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	7	70	Listed	View
Gunn’s Moving and Hauling Co	Bernard Gunn	4118785	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Harris Moving	Not confirmed	897598	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	25	1	70	Listed	View
Hermit’s Moving and Handyman Services	Kayla Sue Mindor	4393346	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Hoosier Movers	Not confirmed	835269	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	26	2	70	Listed	View
Indy Pro Moving and Installation	Hope Typer	4041271	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Integrity Moving Service	Daniel Hilliard Saunders	3741415	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	2	70	Listed	View
John Sherman Moving Company	Not confirmed	719705	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	3	70	Listed	View
Journeys Moving and Hauling	Julius Terrell Finch	2947670	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	2	70	Listed	View
Joyce Moving and Storage	Yon Manzano	729341	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	17	70	Listed	View
K and K Movers	Akil Carpenter	4434607	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Keep It Moving	Javante Milligan	4448513	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	—	70	Listed	View
Love’s Moving and Storage	Ofir Morlevi	4370220	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Lucas Moving Co	Austin Lucas	3408190	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	2	70	Listed	View
Movers Near Me	Not confirmed	7715852	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Mountains	Jermaine Hawkins	4033834	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Right Along Transportation	Jason Rogers	2842025	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	2	70	Listed	View
Next Stop Relocation Services	Ayman Mohamed	4329204	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Norm’s Moving and Hauling	Louis Garcia	2855697	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	1	70	Listed	View
Planes Moving and Storage of Indianapolis	John Sabatalo	1415648	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	41	70	Listed	View
Post Road Movers	Not confirmed	717066	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	28	3	70	Listed	View
Shaggy Moving	Jarod Michael Lipson	3445287	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
Sherman Moving and Storage Company	Maura Mackey	719392	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	28	8	70	Listed	View
Stuart’s Moving and Storage	Katherine Katz	3308205	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	9	70	Listed	View
Studley Moving and Storage	Daniel Studley	1099675	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	23	1	70	Listed	View
Two Retired Guys Moving	Carla S Diggs	1754634	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	1	70	Listed	View
Unique Movers Storage	Tony Covington	2876438	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	1	70	Listed	View
Universal Relocation Systems	Jim Witzerman	2090469	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View
WJR Furniture and Relocation Services	Wayne Reynolds	3772386	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View

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Indianapolis moving resources

Use the city guide for relocation research, browse the editorial best-movers page, or return to the statewide directory.

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Questions about hiring movers in Indianapolis

How do I verify who owns a moving company?

Compare the mover's advertised name with its legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT record, state registration, written estimate, and payment information. The names should make sense together before you hire the company.

What does an FMCSA safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating indicates that the carrier met applicable safety fitness standards when rated. Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings deserve closer review. Not Rated does not automatically mean unsafe; many carriers have not received a formal safety rating.

What authority status should a mover have?

An interstate household-goods mover should have the appropriate active operating authority for the service it is providing. Inactive, revoked, or out-of-service records are important warning signals that should be investigated before booking.

Why can a mover's legal name differ from its public name?

A moving company may advertise under a DBA or trade name while its licenses, insurance, contracts, and payment accounts use a separate legal entity. The relationship should be clearly disclosed and consistent.

How much do movers cost in Indianapolis?

Pricing depends on home size, inventory, crew size, labor time, distance, access, packing, storage, move date, and specialty items. Compare detailed written estimates rather than choosing only by the lowest advertised price.

Do apartments and condos require a certificate of insurance?

Many managed buildings require a mover to provide a certificate of insurance before move-in or move-out day. Confirm the building's wording, coverage, and submission deadline directly with management.