How do I compare movers in Kansas City, MO?

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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Kansas City Movers

Compare moving companies serving Kansas City, MO 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 →

Local moving overview

Planning a move in Kansas City

Moving within Kansas City or relocating to Missouri 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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What affects moving costs in Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Owner / PrincipalBrian Walton DOT2160310 Years15 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks3

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Kansas City, MO

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
24/7 KC Movers	Marquis Miller	3185431	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	2	70	Listed	View
AC Moving Company	Austin Mcgrew	3494502	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Affordable Movers	Raymond Davis Jr	2826489	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	3	70	Listed	View
APlanet Movers	Eric Johnniel Grant	4582124	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Assisted Moving of Kansas City	Brian Walton	2160310	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	3	70	Listed	View
Blaze Moving	Derek Edward Lovelace	3508284	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	—	70	Listed	View
Blue Diamond Movers	Jerry Whaley	3828829	Conditional	Not Confirmed	4	2	55	Listed	View
Centurion Moving and Storage	Jason Christiansen	3015288	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	15	70	Listed	View
Courtesy Movers	Joshua L Curtis	3241776	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	1	70	Listed	View
EZ Breezy Moving	Ezra Mercurvus Boyd	3328339	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	—	70	Listed	View
God’s Movers	Robert Tooley	2417601	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	13	1	70	Listed	View
Golden Rule Relocation	Matthew Thrasher	3420954	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	9	70	Listed	View
Jansen Moving	Timothy Jansen	4430316	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Jones Moving and Transport Services	Robert L Jones	1514895	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	20	3	70	Listed	View
Long’s Moving and Transport Service	Tanya Matthews-long	1262800	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	3	70	Listed	View
Main Movers	Kenneth Mbeng Ntumsi	4362047	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Morgan Movers Move More	Kevonn Marquan Morgan	4138483	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Moving Friends and Cleaning	David Escobar	4573898	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	—	70	Listed	View
O’Connor’s Moving	John Alexander O'Connor	1614566	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	19	1	70	Listed	View
Pantheon Moving	Andrew Bristow	4086499	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Pink Zebra Moving of Kansas City MO	Dawon Shelton	4435124	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
Point Blank Moving	Michael Garcia	3406771	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	2	70	Listed	View
Rainer Moving and Transport Services	Caiden Scott	4436145	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	—	70	Listed	View
Show-Me Movers Kansas City	Ayrik Redden	4274066	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Superior Moving and Storage	John Keenan	69086	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	52	10	70	Listed	View
The Dudes Moving	Brian Thompson	3556141	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	2	70	Listed	View
Two Men in a House Internal Movers	Marquis Miller	4494940	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Upward Moving	Chase Bh Sebela	4415345	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View

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Kansas City 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 Kansas City

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 Kansas City?

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.