Quad Cities, IA / IL
Moving help across the Quad Cities
Both sides of the river, all four cities, plus Silvis, East Moline, Milan, Eldridge, and LeClaire. One dispatch, one crew standard, one hourly rate.
Quick answer
River Bend Moving Labor is the Quad Cities' labor-only moving company, serving Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Silvis, and Milan in Illinois. Hourly rates start at $179/hr for a 2-person crew, 2-hour minimum, with a $100 deposit applied to the final bill.
Moving in Quad Cities, IA / IL
The Quad Cities is really one metro with a river through the middle of it, and a lot of moves here cross that river. A Davenport apartment to a Moline loft means a bridge, a state line, and two very different parking situations on the same job.
That is why we dispatch as one operation instead of running separate city crews. Teams stage near I-74, I-80, and I-280 so an Iowa-side load and an Illinois-side unload on the same afternoon don’t turn into an hour of drive time on your bill.
We also work the communities people forget to ask about: East Moline, Silvis, Milan, Eldridge, LeClaire, and Blue Grass are all regular stops. If you’re not sure whether your address is in range, ask — the answer is usually yes.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Davenport, IA
- Bettendorf, IA
- Moline, IL
- Rock Island, IL
- East Moline, IL
- Silvis, IL
- Milan, IL
- Eldridge, IA
- LeClaire, IA
- Blue Grass, IA
Covered ZIP codes
ZIP list is representative, not exhaustive. Dispatch can quote adjacent codes on request.
Local notes from dispatch
River-crossing scheduling
I-74 bridge traffic changes arrival windows during rush hour. We build the route into the schedule instead of billing you for sitting on the span.
Two states, two rulebooks
Parking rules, permit processes, and building requirements differ between the Iowa and Illinois sides. Dispatch knows which side needs what.
Interstate staging
Crews stage near I-74, I-80, and I-280 so a cross-metro job doesn’t start with a long deadhead drive.
Month-end and summer demand
The last weekend of the month and the whole of July book out first. Three to five days’ notice is safest in peak season.
Moves we run most often in Quad Cities
Cross-river moves
Iowa-side to Illinois-side and back — the single most common Quad Cities job we run.
Long-distance load or unload
You or a friend drives the rental truck; we handle the heavy end here and you hire labor at the destination.
Container and freight-trailer work
PODS, U-Pack, ABF, and 1-800-PACK-RAT loads at homes across the metro.
Office and commercial moves
After-hours office relocations scheduled around business hours on both sides of the river.
Trucks, containers, and storage around Quad Cities
You supply the truck, trailer, or container. Here is how that usually works locally.
Truck rentals
Every major rental brand has Quad Cities locations. You reserve and drive; we load, unload, and pack.
Storage
We work with facilities across the metro and plan around gate hours, elevator access, and cart availability.
Coverage beyond the four cities
East Moline, Silvis, Milan, Eldridge, LeClaire, and Blue Grass are regular stops. Ask dispatch about anything further out.
Quad Cities moving questions
- Which cities do you serve?
- Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, Moline and Rock Island in Illinois, plus East Moline, Silvis, Milan, Eldridge, LeClaire, and Blue Grass. One dispatch covers all of them at the same hourly rates.
- Do you charge extra to cross the river?
- No. There is no cross-river or state-line surcharge. You pay the same hourly rate whether the job stays on one side or crosses the bridge.
- How far ahead should I book in the Quad Cities?
- Three to five days is comfortable most of the year. For the last weekend of the month, July, and Augustana turnover weeks, book a week or two out.
- Do you provide the truck anywhere in the Quad Cities?
- No. River Bend Moving Labor provides moving labor only — we do not provide, rent, arrange, or operate moving trucks or transportation. You supply the truck, trailer, or container and we supply the crew.
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