Moving & freight in Iowa City.
Iowa City isn't a market we expanded into. It's home. Freight Bridge LLC is based right here, owner Mohamed Soliman runs every job from here, and this is the one place on our map where we do true same-day local moves — not interstate runs, but a crew across town in an hour. We know the Ped Mall, the campus, the Northside, and the August 1 chaos better than any out-of-town van line ever will.
As our home city, Iowa City is where we built our reputation — same-day quotes, hands-on service, and a crew that treats every move like it’s our own neighborhood. Our team knows the University of Iowa campus, the downtown corridors, and the residential streets better than any out-of-town mover.
Iowa City Moving, Freight & Furniture Delivery — Our Home Base
Iowa City is where Freight Bridge started and where it still operates — zip 52245, in Johnson County, right where I-80 and I-380 meet. Mohamed Soliman founded the company here in 2020, and he still runs the jobs personally. We know the rhythm of this town: August 1 is organized mayhem, with thousands of University of Iowa students swapping apartments inside a two-week window, so we book solid weeks out for it and tell people straight to reserve early. January is the opposite — call us a few days ahead and we can usually fit you in. We know which downtown streets have loading restrictions, where the freight elevators are in the campus-area towers, and how the Iowa River floods can complicate a spring move. This isn't a page we wrote about a city we visit. It's the place we live and work.
Our services in Iowa City
Handled by our experienced, hands-on crew — no subcontractors, no call centers.
Residential Moving
This is our backyard, so we handle Iowa City residential moves the way only a local can. The older homes around the Northside, Goosetown, and Longfellow were built in the 1920s and '30s — narrow stairwells, tight landings, doorframes that modern sectionals were never designed for. We measure before we quote so move day holds no nasty surprises. Downtown, the student high-rises near campus mean elevator reservations and tight loading zones, and we plan for both. Whether it's a studio off Burlington Street or a full house out toward Court Hill, the crew that quotes it is the crew that loads it.
Learn more →Office Moving
We move Iowa City offices and practices with minimal downtime — the law offices and clinics near the Pedestrian Mall, the medical and dental practices around the University of Iowa Hospitals area, and the small businesses scattered through downtown and the Northside. We walk both spaces first, map elevator access and dock logistics, label every workstation, and handle IT and electronics with care. Weekend and after-hours moves are our default for businesses that can't afford a lost workday, so your team walks into a working office Monday morning.
Learn more →Furniture Delivery
Bought a couch downtown, found a dining set on Marketplace in Coralville, or your big-box delivery window is three weeks out? We do same-day and next-day furniture delivery across Iowa City and bring it inside — not to the curb, to the room you want it in, assembled if it needs to be. It's one of the jobs we run most often, precisely because we're local and we can fit it into the day.
Learn more →Long-Distance Moving
When an Iowa City move heads out of state, we load it here and drive it ourselves — no transfer to a national van line, no terminal handoffs. We're licensed for interstate work under USDOT 4166904 and MC 1734786, so a move from Iowa City to Denver, Atlanta, or the coasts rides on one truck with one crew, start to finish. You get a binding quote, a firm window, and the owner's phone number.
Learn more →Nationwide Freight Hauling
Our whole freight operation runs out of Iowa City, sitting near the I-80/I-380 split — about as good a launch point as the Midwest offers. We haul loads in 49 states for brokers and dispatchers, picking up from docks across eastern Iowa and delivering direct. Because dispatch, the truck, and the owner are all right here, brokers get straight answers and consistent capacity instead of a call center.
Learn more →What you get with Freight Bridge
- ✓True same-day and next-day local service — we're based right here in Iowa City, not driving in from out of town
- ✓We know the neighborhoods cold: Northside and Longfellow's tight 1920s stairwells, downtown's student high-rises, the UIHC area
- ✓Owner Mohamed Soliman runs every job personally — you get his number, not a call center
- ✓Licensed interstate carrier (USDOT 4166904 / MC 1734786) for when your local move turns into a cross-country one
What it costs
Because Iowa City is local for us, we price most moves by the hour with a reasonable minimum rather than by mileage. A small one-bedroom apartment move typically runs $350 to $650, a two-bedroom $600 to $1,200, and a full three-bedroom house more depending on stairs, access, and how much you've actually got. Furniture delivery starts around $125 per stop. We give a firm, binding quote up front — no surprise fuel fees or stair charges tacked on at the end. Call (641) 451-3132 and we'll ask the right questions to nail it down.
What our customers say
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 10 reviews.
“Mohamed and his team moved us from a second-floor apartment in Iowa City to our new home in Coralville. They showed up right on time, wrapped everything carefully, and didn't waste a minute. After a bad experience with a big national chain a few years back, this was a breath of fresh air. Fair price too.”
“We needed a pallet of auto parts moved from Cedar Rapids to Chicago on short notice. Freight Bridge got it there in two days without any damage. Mohamed kept me updated the whole time. I run a small shop and can't afford delays — these guys delivered. Will use again for sure.”
“Used Freight Bridge to move a few large pieces of furniture from Des Moines to Minneapolis. Pricing was straightforward and they were easy to communicate with. The delivery window was a bit wider than I would have liked, but everything arrived in great shape. Would recommend for anyone needing freight service.”
Frequently asked questions about Iowa City
How early do I need to book a move around August 1 in Iowa City?
As early as you possibly can. August 1 is the single busiest moving day in town, when a huge share of the University of Iowa's renters turn over at once. We book solid six weeks out for that stretch, so if you're moving in late July or early August, reserve the moment you know your dates. Off-peak, like January or midwinter, a week's notice is usually plenty.
Can you handle the older homes near the Northside and downtown?
Yes, and it's exactly why measuring matters. A lot of homes around the Northside, Goosetown, and Longfellow date to the 1920s and '30s, with narrow stairwells and tight landings. We measure doorways and stairwells before we quote so we know a big sectional or armoire will actually make it — and if it needs to come apart, we plan for that up front.
How much does it cost to move a two-bedroom apartment in Iowa City?
Usually somewhere between $600 and $1,200 for a local move, depending on how much you have, whether there are stairs or elevator access, and the distance across town. We price local moves hourly with a minimum and give you a firm quote before we start. Call (641) 451-3132 and we'll narrow it down with a few questions.
Do you serve the University of Iowa campus and student housing?
Constantly — it's a big part of what we do here. We handle moves into and out of the downtown student high-rises and campus-area apartments, coordinate elevator reservations and loading-zone timing, and we're used to the tight turnaround of move-out and move-in days.
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