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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
2141 E Magnolia St
4.88(
385
)
Approved Pro
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
2141 E Magnolia St
4.88(
385
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
54711 local quotes requested

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025

Long Distance Moving & Storage. Household, Commercial, International, Corporate services available. Our Mission is To exceed expectations on every move. We live this day in and day out. Our service is top notch and fully efficient. Our trucks are perfectly equipped for moving with Pads, dollies, Plastic and much more. We provide Long Distance Moves across the entire country, directly from our West Coast HUBS located in AZ, CA, OR and WA. Or, we team with our partner companies to complete moves together. We are proud to provide a service that no other company offers; Dedicated Trucks. This means that your belongings are loaded on the truck and not combined with anyone else’s items (from/to west coast only). They are not transferred to other trucks or facilities in route which causes damage and loss of items (typical with van lines). We have a set loading day and unloading day. This is by far the safest way to ship. Our interstate rates are per 24ft moving van that holds up to 8,500lbs or 1400CuFt. Some customers require one truck and some require more. One truck holds the average 1800SqFt.

"I cannot say enough great things about All Service Moving—and ESPECIALLY Rico and Reyes, who were absolute lifesavers for my last-minute move. After another moving company bailed on me the day before my scheduled move, All Service swooped in and saved the day. Rico and Reyes showed up EARLY, upbeat, and ready to tackle the challenge—even with super heavy furniture that usually requires a 4-person crew. Somehow, the two of them handled everything like pros without a single scratch or ding—on the furniture or either home. What really stood out was how personable, kind, and thoughtful they were. They moved quickly and efficiently, knowing I was paying by the hour, but never once sacrificed care or quality. They were kind to my mom (who was helping me out), and so sweet to my two dogs too. If you’re planning a move, ask for Rico and Reyes by name. They went above and beyond, and I want their team to know what a fantastic job they did. They deserve every bit of recognition. 100% recommend."

Mary B on May 2025


Central Iowa Custom Hauling and Auto Transport
58324 Lincoln Hwy
No reviews
Central Iowa Custom Hauling and Auto Transport
58324 Lincoln Hwy
No reviews

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


PODS Moving and Storage
5888 NE Industry Dr
5.00(
5
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PODS Moving and Storage
5888 NE Industry Dr
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

PODS makes moving and storage more convenient and flexible. We deliver a container. You load it. We move it across town or across the country, or we can store it in one of our secure Storage Centers. Additional DBA - PODS Enterprises Inc.

PODS makes moving and storage more convenient and flexible. We deliver a container. You load it. We move it across town or across the country, or we can store it in one of our secure Storage Centers. Additional DBA - PODS Enterprises Inc.


West Music Company Inc
1212 5th St
4.88(
8
)
West Music Company Inc
1212 5th St
4.88(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
84 years of experience

Additional phones - (800) 373-2000, (800) 373-9101, (800) 248-7004, (800) 248-7001, (319) 377-9101

Additional phones - (800) 373-2000, (800) 373-9101, (800) 248-7004, (800) 248-7001, (319) 377-9101


Handyman's Odd Jobs
Unknown
No reviews
Handyman's Odd Jobs
Unknown
No reviews
18 years of experience

I am a family handyman. It is just me and one employee who have built this business from the ground up. I practice negotiable pricing to ensure that the customer and I have a price that fits all parties comfortably.

I am a family handyman. It is just me and one employee who have built this business from the ground up. I practice negotiable pricing to ensure that the customer and I have a price that fits all parties comfortably.


T & E Hauling
1202 W Main St
5.00(
1
)
T & E Hauling
1202 W Main St
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023


We Move You
3707 Belmar Drive
No reviews
We Move You
3707 Belmar Drive
No reviews
2 years of experience

We Move You is a full service or Moving Labor only Company

We Move You is a full service or Moving Labor only Company


All Mighty Movers
PO Box 273
4.00(
9
)
All Mighty Movers
PO Box 273
4.00(
9
)
Customers say: Terrific value
12 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated. We have experienced employees with the right equipment to a great job for you safely, efficiently and professionally. We service the entire state of Iowa and we are based here in Des Moines, Iowa. 1510 Vermont St.

"First I will start with the movers themselves. They were the positive. They did a good job. The negative was the service from the office and the owner himself. We were moving from a rental 3 bedroom townhome in Ankeny to a new hone we purchased in Johnston. We also have a storage unit in Monroe that needed to be moved to the new home as well. My wife filled out all of the info online for what we had. We do have a good amount of items for a 3 bedroom place. We moved to Iowa two years ago with a packed full 26 foot truck. I thought there was a good chance that two loads would be needed. But that was never asked to us. The guys got there on time and went through the inventory of everything. Also went through what they had listed that was at our storage. No issues. They got everything loaded and it was clear that with the way it was packed, the truck would needed to be unloaded at the new house and then to the storage to load that. Extra money out of our pocket but we needed to get it all. On the way to the new home, my wife gets an email that the crew was booked in the afternoon and that the storage would have to be done at another time. I called the office to ask about this because this was ridiculous to me. No sorry was said. She just kept telling me about how it was my wife’s fault and that she didn’t list things correctly. “On our list, it should have easily fit on the truck.” HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Again, we moved all of our items across country on a 26’ truck so I know it fits. The the owner called me and it was the same thing. Just kept blaming my wife. The crew went over the inventory and the. The list for the storage which was correct. But somehow it was my wife’s fault. And no sorry. They couldn’t even get the storage for a few days later. No thank you!! Not giving another dime to this company and I urge you not to as well unless you want extremely poor service from the owner himself!!!"

Greg G on August 2020

We are locally owned and operated. We have experienced employees with the right equipment to a great job for you safely, efficiently and professionally. We service the entire state of Iowa and we are based here in Des Moines, Iowa. 1510 Vermont St.

"First I will start with the movers themselves. They were the positive. They did a good job. The negative was the service from the office and the owner himself. We were moving from a rental 3 bedroom townhome in Ankeny to a new hone we purchased in Johnston. We also have a storage unit in Monroe that needed to be moved to the new home as well. My wife filled out all of the info online for what we had. We do have a good amount of items for a 3 bedroom place. We moved to Iowa two years ago with a packed full 26 foot truck. I thought there was a good chance that two loads would be needed. But that was never asked to us. The guys got there on time and went through the inventory of everything. Also went through what they had listed that was at our storage. No issues. They got everything loaded and it was clear that with the way it was packed, the truck would needed to be unloaded at the new house and then to the storage to load that. Extra money out of our pocket but we needed to get it all. On the way to the new home, my wife gets an email that the crew was booked in the afternoon and that the storage would have to be done at another time. I called the office to ask about this because this was ridiculous to me. No sorry was said. She just kept telling me about how it was my wife’s fault and that she didn’t list things correctly. “On our list, it should have easily fit on the truck.” HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Again, we moved all of our items across country on a 26’ truck so I know it fits. The the owner called me and it was the same thing. Just kept blaming my wife. The crew went over the inventory and the. The list for the storage which was correct. But somehow it was my wife’s fault. And no sorry. They couldn’t even get the storage for a few days later. No thank you!! Not giving another dime to this company and I urge you not to as well unless you want extremely poor service from the owner himself!!!"

Greg G on August 2020


Lifeson Movers
2421 James St.
4.81(
16
)
Lifeson Movers
2421 James St.
4.81(
16
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service moving company

"Lifeson's crew was fantastic! They were considerate and fast. The actual cost came in under their quite reasonable bid because they worked so efficiently. They moved my piano and treadmill both with care for the objects and for the wood floors in my rental house."

Candice S on June 2018

We are a full service moving company

"Lifeson's crew was fantastic! They were considerate and fast. The actual cost came in under their quite reasonable bid because they worked so efficiently. They moved my piano and treadmill both with care for the objects and for the wood floors in my rental house."

Candice S on June 2018

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FAQs for out-of-state moving service projects in Ames, IA

Midweek days, particularly Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offer lower rental rates due to decreased demand. Weekend rentals often command premium pricing, and truck availability becomes more limited toward the end of the week. Early morning reservations provide better selection options. If your schedule allows for flexibility, planning a midweek move can result in notable savings and improved vehicle availability.

Most consumer rental trucks fall below 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, meaning a standard driver's license is sufficient in most jurisdictions. However, these vehicles handle quite differently from passenger cars. Before embarking on your journey, familiarize yourself with the truck's dimensions, turning radius, and blind spots. If you're uncomfortable with larger vehicles, consider practicing in an empty parking lot before navigating busy roads.

Moving trucks often cost less than portable storage containers for similar distances, with truck rentals ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 for long-distance moves. Portable containers offer the advantage of not having to drive a large vehicle and allow for flexible loading/unloading schedules, but this convenience comes at a higher price point. If budget is your primary concern and you're comfortable driving larger vehicles, a truck rental will be more economical.

Fuel expenses depend on your travel distance, the truck's fuel efficiency, and current gas prices. Most moving trucks achieve 10 to 20 miles per gallon when loaded. For accurate budgeting, calculate your route's total mileage, divide by the expected MPG, and multiply by the current fuel price in areas you'll be traveling through. Maintaining steady speeds and avoiding aggressive driving can help maximize fuel economy during your journey.

Most rental companies charge an additional day's rate for late returns, which will add to your total cost. Some companies also assess extra mileage charges if you exceed your estimated distance. If delays appear inevitable, contact the rental office promptly to discuss extending your agreement. Early communication may help minimize additional fees and prevent complications with subsequent reservations.

Booking your truck several weeks before your move date secures better rates and ensures availability of your preferred vehicle size. During peak moving season (summer months) or if you require a larger truck, making arrangements further in advance is advisable. Last-minute reservations often cost more and may leave you with limited options, particularly for popular truck sizes. Planning ahead reduces stress and often results in more favorable rental terms.

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