Black Hawk Transfer
70/100USDOT 723811
Black Hawk Transfer is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 723811; the public record reports 2…
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Moving to Waterloo, Iowa
Moving to Waterloo may involve apartments, condominiums, townhomes, established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, or homes near regional employment corridors. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, truck restrictions, road construction, weather, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
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Waterloo, IA
Population66,919
Median age37.4
Median household income$61,737
Average commute14.6 min
Moving companies
Movers serving Waterloo, IA
USDOT 3593668
Dave's Boys Moving and Hauling is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 3593668; the public record…
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70/100USDOT 1517043
G J Transport is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 1517043; the public record reports 1…
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70/100USDOT 3697310
Knights Moving Service is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 3697310; the public record reports 1…
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70/100USDOT 2583414
Hermes Hauling is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 2583414; the public record reports 1 truck…
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Takin Brothers Transfer and Storage is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Waterloo, IA. USDOT 199663; the public record…
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Waterloo moving costs
Waterloo local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and property access. Interstate moves may also consider shipment size or weight, mileage, storage, delivery terms, valuation coverage, and additional services.
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What to know about moving to Waterloo
Waterloo is a U.S. Census place in Black Hawk County, Iowa, with housing, schools, public services, parks, healthcare, retail, employment access, and regional transportation connections.
Travel times in and around Waterloo vary by address, road access, construction, school schedules, commuter traffic, events, and weather.
Transportation
Review Iowa DOT Public Transit and local transportation resources for current service, routes, accessibility, schedules, and alerts. Availability varies by address.
Moving-day conditions
Weather considerations in Waterloo
Waterloo moves can be affected by thunderstorms, heavy rain, summer heat, winter snow and ice, flooding, wind, and rapidly changing road conditions.
Waterloo has a four-season Midwestern climate. Moving plans should account for summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, winter snow and ice, strong winds, flooding, and weather-related road disruptions.
Moving checklist
Tips for moving to Waterloo
- Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, and truck restrictions.
- Compare written estimates using the same inventory, dates, services, access details, and valuation terms.
- Arrange utilities and address-specific municipal services before move-in.
- Monitor official weather, traffic, transit, and emergency information before loading.
- Protect floors and entryways from snow, ice, rain, mud, and road salt.
- Keep identification, medications, chargers, documents, valuables, and first-night essentials with you.
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Sources & resources
Official resources for Waterloo
Official Waterloo Government ↗
Official municipal government, services, departments, permits, public works, and resident information.
U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File ↗
Official Census geography source used to verify county relationship: Black Hawk County.
Iowa DOT Public Transit ↗
Official state public-transit information and provider resources.
Iowa DOT Aviation ↗
Official state aviation and airport information.
Iowa Utilities Commission ↗
Official state utility regulation and consumer information.
Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ↗
Official emergency-management, preparedness, hazard, and alert information.
National Weather Service ↗
Official forecasts, watches, warnings, winter weather, flooding, wind, and severe-weather information.
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division ↗
Official driver-license, identification, title, registration, and vehicle information.
U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Place Estimates ↗
Official July 1, 2025 incorporated-place population estimate used for ordering and eligibility.
U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Places Gazetteer ↗
Official place FIPS, coordinates, land area, and density input.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year Table-Based Summary File ↗
Official ACS tables B01002, B19013, B08013, and B08303 used for median age, median household income, and mean commute time.
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