How do I compare movers in Fargo, ND?

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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Fargo Movers

Compare moving companies serving Fargo, ND 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 Fargo

Moving within Fargo or relocating to North Dakota 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 Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

Owner / PrincipalPeter Harrison DOT4316794 Years2 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks5

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Company comparison

Compare movers in Fargo, ND

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
5 Star Moving	Brian A. Meier	1087336	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	23	4	70	Listed	View
A&D Moving	Daniel Little	2303851	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	14	1	70	Listed	View
Agassiz Transfer	Chris Defehr	2124690	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	1	70	Listed	View
BF Logistics Empire	Aliassaou Goulla	4499993	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
Continental Transfer	Not confirmed	2220387	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	15	—	70	Listed	View
County 20 Storage and Transfer	Robert L Nelson	1262499	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	22	1	70	Listed	View
Dakota Moving and Junk Removal	Gamalier Paoli Sanchez	4509143	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Fairo Boy Truck	Manah Massaquoi	4266828	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Faso Logistics	Not confirmed	5094952	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	—	1	70	Listed	View
Fettes Transportation Systems	Robert Lehr	2578221	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	10	70	Listed	View
Laabsame Trucking	Musa Ali	3340656	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	7	70	Listed	View
Midwest Moving Company	Dylan Connell	3263587	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	20	70	Listed	View
Minn-Dak Movers	Dylan Reitan	2995922	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	2	70	Listed	View
Moving Team Six	Brady Hasbargen	4194857	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	2	70	Listed	View
Northstar Trucking	Bakary Fofana	3498993	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	6	1	70	Listed	View
Ontime Trucking	Not confirmed	2863776	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	10	2	70	Listed	View
PH Transport	Peter Harrison	4316794	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	5	70	Listed	View
Reile’s Transfer and Delivery	Ginger Reile	36127	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	52	15	70	Listed	View
S&J Transportation	Siraj Issak	4116702	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Sapphire Transport	Manuel Penner	2006312	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	16	6	70	Listed	View
Senior Living Moving Company	James Whetter	4298851	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Simple Moves	Christopher Lee Volk	4483504	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	2	70	Listed	View
The Apartment Movers	Jeral Allen Croaker	513176	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	33	3	70	Listed	View
Union Storage and Transfer Company	David Bertel	282209	Satisfactory	Not Confirmed	40	2	70	Listed	View
XL Logistics	Mohmad Hussein Garaar	3257764	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	2	70	Listed	View

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Fargo 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 Fargo

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 Fargo?

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.