American Moving Services at a glance
| Legal name | Start Enterprises INC |
|---|---|
| Trade name (DBA) | American Moving Services |
| USDOT number | 723011 |
| MC number | – |
| Operation | Within Iowa (intrastate) |
| Interstate authority | Not needed (in-state) |
| On the USDOT register since | 1998 |
| Registration last updated | 2024-11 |
| Trucks (power units) | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated (most carriers are not) |
| Based in | Des Moines, IA 50325 |
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, data as of 2026-11-15. This page is generated from public registration data. It is not a review or endorsement, and American Moving Services is not necessarily an InstantMovers partner.
What the registration shows
American Moving Services is registered as an intrastate carrier, meaning it is set up for moves that stay within Iowa. It does not need interstate authority for those moves, but it cannot legally carry a move to another state. For in-state moves, Rules for moves that stay within Iowa vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any Iowa license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the Iowa attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.
With 1 truck, American Moving Services is one of the smaller registered movers in the Des Moines area (the median is 2). Smaller companies can offer more personal service; ask about availability in peak season.
It has been on the USDOT register for about 28 years (first added 1998), compared with a median of 6 years for Des Moines movers.
Before you hire American Moving Services
- Open its FMCSA record and confirm the name, address and status match what the company tells you.
- Confirm its Iowa state license or registration.
- Ask for a written estimate after a video or in-home survey, and ask whether it is binding.
- Ask about valuation coverage and how damage claims are handled.
- Avoid paying a large deposit up front. See moving scam red flags.
Comparing several companies is the best way to get a fair price. Use the form above to request quotes from movers serving your route, or browse all 23 registered movers in Des Moines.
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