Last updated: September · Rockford experience ranking

Best Movers in Rockford, IL

Who is the best moving company in Rockford, IL?

Murphy Family Movers is our top recommended moving company in Rockford.

Key takeaways

  • • Murphy Family Movers is our overall pick for Rockford.
  • • College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is the Rockford CHHJ Machesney option.
  • • These rankings are unbiased and not paid promotions.
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Rockford, IL mover ranking

Rank, experience score, and Google listing at a glance. The price column is one published figure from that company compared with others on this ranked list — not a citywide average.

Rank Company Experience score Google Price Quote
#1 Murphy Family Movers 10.00/10 4.8 (203) — Get quote
#2 College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving 9.40/10 4.7 (349) — Get quote
#3 Christofferson Moving & Storage 9.40/10 4.7 (97) — Get quote
#4 ADCO Van & Storage 9.00/10 4.6 (21) — Get quote
#5 M.K. Movers 8.80/10 4.8 (222) — Get quote
#6 Mighty Moving & Storage 8.60/10 4.9 (139) — Get quote

Published rate versus others on this ranked list (same unit: hourly or job total). Not a citywide average.

How we rank movers

Our top recommendations

Top pick

Murphy Family Movers

Fox Valley Murphy crews

10.00/10

Runner-up

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Rockford CHHJ Machesney

9.40/10

Also great

Christofferson Moving & Storage

Beloit Christofferson crews

9.40/10

Shortlist first. Open "Why this score" for licenses, NAP notes, sources, and which bars are inferred.

#1 · 10.00/10

Murphy Family Movers

Google 4.8 (203)

Care inferred 10.0
On time 10.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford / Winnebago–Boone northern IL local or regional move where the Murphy Family Movers Maps book (4.8 from 203) and ILCC 218566 matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 218566 on MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 203 Google reviews. Praise: I want to thank Murphy Family Movers for sending me a great team to pack and move my house.

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Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award seal

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Best Moving Companies in America Award

Murphy Family Movers is the Rockford IL winner of the Moving Company HQ Best Moving Companies in America award.

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4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles, IL 60175

Inferred bars (mean of this company's observed bars): Care.

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC
  • • USDOT 2965334 / MC-7122; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 218566 (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 4N951 OLD LAFOX RD UNIT C, SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
  • • ILCC 218566 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (847) 778-7287

#2 · 9.40/10

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Google 4.7 (349)

Care 8.0
On time 10.0
Quote matched 9.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford / Winnebago–Boone northern IL local or regional move where the College Hunks Maps book (4.7 from 349) and ILCC 217057 matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 217057 on MOVING ANGELS OF ILLINOIS LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.7 from 349 Google reviews. Praise: We needed a short notice, small move from one assisted living facility to another and the "hunks" came through for us. Jay Ruger, if you truly believe we don’t care about the employees why do you think they still work for me? Also, I do not keep the

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6813 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MOVING ANGELS OF ILLINOIS LLC
  • • USDOT 2916420 / MC-982771; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 217057 (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 6813 N 2ND ST, MACHESNEY PK, IL 61115
  • • ILCC 217057 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (815) 255-8213
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Rank by Maps overall with city-pin-first policy. College Hunks / Moving Angels 6813 N 2nd Machesney Park — Rockford-market physical; the Google Maps listing is in the city.

#3 · 9.40/10

Christofferson Moving & Storage

Google 4.7 (97)

Care 8.0
On time 9.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford / Winnebago–Boone northern IL local or regional move where the Christofferson Maps book (4.7 from 97) and ILCC 24362 MC-CR matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 24362 MC-CR on CHRISTOFFERSON INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.7 from 97 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Crew did a great job!! Very courteous and willing to move objects multiple times!!! Very bad experience with them, they moved all my belongings from Washington to California and did it poorly. When loading my stuff i

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2422 Springbrook Ct, Beloit, WI 53511

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: CHRISTOFFERSON INC
  • • USDOT 46293 / MC-73553; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 24362 MC-CR (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 2422 SPRINGBROOK CT, BELOIT, WI 53511 (SAFER); IL service office 15760 Willowbrook Road, South Beloit, IL 61080 (site)
  • • ILCC 24362 MC-CR — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (800) 242-8182
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Rank by Maps overall with city-pin-first policy. Christofferson Beloit Springbrook / South Beloit service — northern IL–southern WI Rockford-market; the Google Maps listing is in the city.

#4 · 9.00/10

ADCO Van & Storage

Google 4.6 (21)

Care 6.0
On time 10.0
Quote matched 9.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford-market local or regional move where the ADCO Maps book (4.6 from 21) and ILCC 16484 matter — know the sample is thin at n=21.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 16484 on ADCO VAN & STORAGE OF ILLINOIS LLC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move. You need a large-n Google book (this card is thin at n=21).

Customers said. Customers: 4.6 from 21 Google reviews. Praise: My move went excellent. The team arrived on Saturday morning and quickly packed the house and was done shortly afternoon. We had the one major move of our lives after 33 years of living in our home. The bid was the lowest and the service offered seemed c

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820 Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: ADCO VAN & STORAGE OF ILLINOIS LLC
  • • USDOT 4271191 / MC-1658793; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 16484 (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 1040 E HIGH ST, MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 (SAFER); marketing Crystal Lake 820 Tek Dr
  • • ILCC 16484 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (815) 455-6640
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Rank by Maps overall with city-pin-first policy. ADCO Crystal Lake Tek Dr / Mundelein SAFER — northern IL McHenry corridor; the Maps pin is in Rockford reach. Thin n=21 disclosed.

#5 · 8.80/10

M.K. Movers

Google 4.8 (222)

Care 6.0
On time 8.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford-market local or regional move where the M.K. Movers Maps book (4.8 from 222) and ILCC 174972 MC matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 174972 MC on MK MOVERS INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.8 from 222 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Hard work, conscientious about placement & transfer of very heavy items, and on a very humid day! The one good interaction we had was with Abby. She was great throughout the whole process! However, the moving proc

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1071 Kingsland Dr, Batavia, IL 60510

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MK MOVERS INC
  • • USDOT 2265788 / MC-1034563; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 174972 MC (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 1071 KINGSLAND DRIVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510
  • • ILCC 174972 MC — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (630) 945-3239
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Rank by Maps overall with city-pin-first policy. Batavia Kingsland — on Rockford prefer list / moveBuddha Rockford; the Google Maps listing is in the city.

#6 · 8.60/10

Mighty Moving & Storage

Google 4.9 (139)

Care 6.0
On time 7.0
Quote matched 10.0
Friendly 10.0
Easy to reach 10.0

Who it's for. You want a Rockford-market local or regional move where the Mighty Moving Maps book (4.9 from 139) and ILCC 233262 matter.

Skip if. You need a published hourly price list before you call. For Illinois in-state household-goods jobs, ask to see ILCC 233262 on MIGHTY MOVING INC and match the legal name on SAFER. For interstate jobs, re-check SAFER HHG OA and Protect Your Move.

Customers said. Customers: 4.9 from 139 Google reviews. Praise: NEW Erick and Clay were great. I am absolutely disgusted by the way Mighty Moving in Bartlett, IL handled my move and the damage they caused to my home.

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1228 Humbracht Cir, Bartlett, IL 60103

Licenses and NAP

  • • Legal name on SAFER: MIGHTY MOVING INC
  • • USDOT 3788656 / MC-1359037; SAFER ACTIVE HHG authority on file. ILCC 233262 (as published — ask to see it;).
  • • SAFER physical: 1228 HUMBRACHT CIRCLE, BARTLETT, IL 60103
  • • ILCC 233262 — ask to see it.
  • • Phone (855) 699-8999
  • • The Google Maps listing is in the city: Rank by Maps overall with city-pin-first policy. Mighty Moving Bartlett Humbracht — Fox Valley / northern suburbs on Rockford prefer list; the Google Maps listing is in the city.

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Give every company the same addresses, inventory, stairs, elevator, parking, and date. Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC / ILL.C.C.). Ask to see the ILCC and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Note: license numbers as MCIS-verified — ask to see the printed document. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.

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Also compared (not scored in the top 6)

Other Rockford / Winnebago–Boone northern IL household-goods names checked for Rockford.

Company Why it is not in the scored six
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (Elmhurst / ILL CC 9932 MC) (PAUL M BROWN & ASSOCIATES INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2584979, ILCC 9932 MC, Maps Two Men and a Truck Moving 4.8 from 767 at 520 Windy Point Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (overall 9.2, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
New City Moving (NEW CITY MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 4020807, ILCC 158051, Maps New City Moving 4.8 from 8241 at 2929 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (overall 9.2, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Falcon Moving (FALCON MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3360367, ILCC 216214 MC, Maps Falcon Moving, LLC (Illinois) 4.9 from 906 at 1260 St Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120 (overall 9.0, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
The Professionals Moving Specialists (THE PROFESSIONALS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3383907, ILCC 136144 MC, Maps The Professionals Moving Specialists 5.0 from 6559 at 3918 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (overall 8.8, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Fly Guy Moving / Fly Guy Transfer Inc (FLY GUY TRANSFER INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3507270, ILCC 225813, Maps Fly Guy Moving Minooka 5.0 from 556 at 60 US-52, Minooka, IL 60447 (overall 8.6, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Save Your Back Moving, LLC (SAVE YOUR BACK MOVING LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3199593, ILCC 233652, Maps Save Your Back Moving & Storage 4.6 from 227 at 1200 S Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 (overall 8.6, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Good Move Movers, Inc. (GOOD MOVE MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3669073, ILCC 172921, Maps Good Move Movers, Inc. 4.8 from 360 at 110 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (overall 8.4, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Alliance Moving & Storage (HK&RP LLC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 2882675, ILCC 214854 MC, Maps Alliance Moving & Storage 4.8 from 868 at 3201 Tollview Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (overall 8.4, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
University Movers, Inc. (UNIVERSITY MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3464984, ILCC 88419, Maps University Movers Inc. 4.4 from 154 at 755 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL 60050 (overall 8.0, pin match True). The Google Maps listing is in the city Rockford-market below the six. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Bernard Movers, Inc. (BERNARD MOVERS INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 1505481, ILCC 137377, Maps Bernard Movers 4.6 from 165 at 1160 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 (overall 8.0, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Dreiske Moving & Storage (DREISKE ENTERPRISES INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 822740, ILCC 69338, Maps Dreiske Moving & Storage Company - Illinois 4.7 from 395 at 2414 Highview St, Spring Grove, IL 60081 (overall 7.8, pin match True). The Google Maps listing is in the city Rockford-market below the six. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Straightline Moving, Inc. (STRAIGHTLINE MOVING INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 3047914, ILCC 217042MC, Maps StraightLine Moving 4.5 from 322 at 5365 Edith Ln, Roscoe, IL 61073 (overall 7.4, pin match True). The Google Maps listing is in the city Rockford-market below the six. Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Inc. (BOYER-ROSENE MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 153395, ILCC 24487 MC, Maps Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage 4.7 from 274 at 2638 S Clearbrook Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (overall 7.4, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Midway Moving & Storage, Inc. (MIDWAY MOVING & STORAGE INC) SAFER HHG + ILCC passer below / outside the six: USDOT 730844, ILCC 78520, Maps Midway Moving & Storage 4.3 from 611 at 4100 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL 60624 (overall 7.0, pin match False). Metro / not Rockford-local pin (pin outside the city (Chicagoland)). Checked; also-compared / not ranked for rockford.
Movers that did not meet our requirements These are listed as also-compared or left out. Blackhawk Moving & Storage, Inc. (BLACKHAWK MOVING & STORAGE INC, USDOT 1355321): ACTIVE USDOT but no Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA on SAFER. Site prints ILCC #1749 MC and US DOT 077949 (United Van Lines parent) — legal-name / DOT mismatch for interstate HHG under own USDOT. Fail gate for interstate HHG OA requirement. | O'Mara Moving & Storage Inc. (O'MARA MOVING & STORAGE INC, USDOT 144182): ACTIVE but AUTHORIZED FOR Property (Except Household Goods) only — no MC HHG OA while listed on FMCSA HHG / moveBuddha as mover. Printed state license 5095 (moveBuddha) insufficient without HHG OA for interstate HHG claims. | Advantage Moving & Storage, Inc. (ADVANTAGE MOVING AND STORAGE INC, USDOT 1614994): ACTIVE + printed IL CC 80163 on advantage-move.com, but SAFER AUTHORIZED FOR Property (Except Household Goods) only — no MC HHG OA. Site also prints US DOT NO 070851 (North American Van Lines) — use SAFER 1614994 for legal name. | Superior Transport & Relocation LLC (SUPERIOR TRANSPORT & RELOCATION LLC, USDOT 3674684): On FMCSA HHG IL roster (Poplar Grove) but SAFER lacks Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and no ILCC. | Lifestyle Transportation LLC (LIFESTYLE TRANSPORTATION LLC, USDOT 3671426): Rockford HQ on FMCSA HHG IL list but no HHG OA and no ILCC. | Guler's Appliance and Mattress (GULER APPLIANCE COMPANY, USDOT 3923715): Rockford on FMCSA HHG IL roster; no HHG OA; no ILCC. Appliance/mattress specialist — not clear full HHG household mover. | Shipping|Moving (MB Shipping) (MB SHIPPING, USDOT 3181921): Rockford on FMCSA HHG IL list; no HHG OA; no ILCC. | 4Link Logistics (4LINK LOGISTICS, USDOT 2104665): FMCSA HHG IL Rockford listing USDOT 2104665 but SAFER carrier snapshot returned no usable ACTIVE/legal/HHG fields. | Ploegman Moving & Storage (CP & J CORPORATION, USDOT 545785): ACTIVE on FMCSA HHG IL (East Dundee) but no HHG OA and no ILCC. Statuses change — re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.
Movers with unconfirmed licenses ACTIVE USDOT but ILCC not confirmed or entity unresolved. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK / Northern Illinois (KEVCOR SERVICES INC, USDOT 1822310): ACTIVE USDOT KEVCOR SERVICES INC + MC HHG OA (MC-655586 / FF-17410) at Loves Park — Rockford-market physical. No ILCC located (site 403/CF). Distinct from Elmhurst PAUL M BROWN / ILL CC 9932 MC. | Sycamore & Suburbs Moving Service, LLC (SYCAMORE & SUBURBS MOVING SERVICE LLC, USDOT 3369920): ACTIVE + HHG OA on FMCSA HHG IL roster (Sycamore). | Encore Moving & Storage LLC (ENCORE MOVING & STORAGE LLC, USDOT 2864933): ACTIVE + HHG OA (Algonquin). | Move Me Rockford Inc. (MOVE ME ROCKFORD INC., USDOT n/a): ICC hearing M2025-08417 lists ILCC #244443 RTV for MOVE ME ROCKFORD INC Household Goods License (hearing date on docket July 13). No matching SAFER ACTIVE HHG snapshot found — cannot confirm USDOT/OA. Printed/hearing ILCC only; | STN Enterprises (PAUL PEARSON, USDOT 551291): ACTIVE + HHG OA but no ILCC. SAFER physical now Chicago — weak Rockford pin match. Example: TMT Northern / KEVCOR SERVICES INC Loves Park — no ILCC.

Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work needs an Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC). Ask to see the printed number and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. Interstate jobs need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.

How we ranked these movers

Licenses are a pass/fail gate. Customer experience is the score: five bars for care, on time, quote matched, friendly, and easy to reach. The award follows this ranking and cannot be bought.

The award follows the Rockford IL ranking. Gate = printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) on the same legal name plus SAFER ACTIVE HHG (AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate). Murphy Family Movers is our pick / award winner with overall 10.0 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach at the 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles pin (Maps 4.8 from 203; ILCC 218566; USDOT 2965334). Ranks 2–6 follow Maps overall score among other movers that passed the gate with a pin in the city (CHHJ 9.4, Christofferson 9.4, ADCO 9.0 thin n=21, M.K. 8.8, Mighty 8.6). University/Dreiske/Straightline and pin outside the city (Chicagoland) passers → also-compared. Maps bars are shown as published. Companies cannot buy it. Ask to see ILCC.

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Source notes

Licenses are a gate: Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) for intrastate for-hire HHG, plus SAFER ACTIVE with Household Goods / AUTHORIZED FOR Motor Carrier of Household Goods when interstate. Murphy Family Movers is our pick / award winner — 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C St. Charles pin, the Google Maps listing is in the city, ILCC 218566, USDOT 2965334, SAFER ACTIVE HHG; overall 10.0 on care, on-time, quote-matched, friendly, and easy-to-reach. Ranks 2–6 use overall score among other movers with a pin in the city (all six the Google Maps listing is in the city). University/Dreiske/Straightline + Chicagoland the Maps pin is outside the city → also-compared. Google stars and review counts are copied from Maps panels. The 1–5 score cards are not the rank; rank is our pick for #1, then overall score with the pin policy. Companies cannot buy a rank. ADCO thin n=21 disclosed.

Illinois regulator: Illinois Commerce Commission, Household Goods Movers authority (https://www.icc.illinois.gov/authority/household-goods-movers). Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448. MCIS lookup: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/emdb/mcis/search. Smart Tips PDF: https://www.icc.illinois.gov/api/web-management/documents/downloads/public/SmartTips-HHG_Movers-R1.pdf. Ask to see the ILCC on the legal name.

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Best Movers in Rockford, IL FAQs

Who is the best mover in Rockford, IL?
Murphy Family Movers (MURPH'S TRUCKING LLC) is our pick: 4.8 from 203 Google reviews at 4N951 Old Lafox Rd C, St. Charles, IL 60175, overall 10.0/10, USDOT 2965334, ILCC 218566. Compare a written estimate with College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (9.4 from 349) and Christofferson Moving & Storage (9.4 from 97). All six ranked movers are the Google Maps listing is in the city.
How does Moving Company HQ rank Rockford IL movers?
Gate = Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC) + SAFER ACTIVE HHG. Murphy Family Movers is our pick with overall 10.0 at the Old Lafox Rd St. Ranks 2–6 follow overall score among movers with a pin in the city (CHHJ 9.4, Christofferson 9.4, ADCO 9.0 thin n=21, M.K. 8.8, Mighty 8.6). University/Dreiske/Straightline and pin outside the city (Chicagoland) → also-compared. Stars and bars come from Google Maps panels — not company-site widgets. Companies cannot buy a rank.
Do I need an Illinois ICC Household Goods License to hire a local mover?
For Illinois in-state for-hire household-goods work, ask to see a printed Illinois Commerce Commission Household Goods License (ILCC / ILL.C.C.) and match the legal name on SAFER ACTIVE HHG. USDOT alone is not the ILCC. Interstate jobs also need FMCSA SAFER ACTIVE with Motor Carrier of Household Goods OA and Protect Your Move. Complaints: ICC.Moving@illinois.gov · 217-782-6448.
Why are ranked Rockford pins outside Rockford city limits?
Rockford-market the Google Maps listing is in the city includes preferred northern IL / Fox Valley / Beloit physicals (St. Charles, Machesney Park, Beloit, Crystal Lake, Batavia, Bartlett) that serve Rockford. Those towns are never Moving Company HQ. Prefer a Rockford city-limits storefront only if that matters to you — Straightline (Roscoe) scored with a pin in the city but below the six at 7.4.
What about Straightline, University, Dreiske, or Chicagoland names?
Straightline Moving (Roscoe), University Movers (McHenry), and Dreiske (Spring Grove) are movers that passed the gate with a pin in the city below the six (overalls 7.4 / 8.0 / 7.8) — also-compared. pin outside the city (Chicagoland) passers (TMT Elmhurst, New City, Falcon, and others) are also-compared only. TMT Northern / KEVCOR (Loves Park) had ACTIVE USDOT + HHG OA but no ILCC — unknown gate, not ranked. Re-check SAFER and ICC before hiring.