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Muscle Relocation review 2026 (Poplar Bluff, MO)

In business since 1908 · Updated

Muscle Relocation is a Poplar Bluff, MO mover ranked #35 of 58 movers in Missouri with a 4.22/5 rating.

89% of Muscle Relocation's 26 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its affordable rates.

Muscle Relocation has been in business since 1908. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How Muscle Relocation measures up

Across 26 reviews, Muscle Relocation in Poplar Bluff, MO is rated 4.5/5 on Google (25 reviews) and 5/5 on Yelp (1 review), and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Muscle Relocation ranks #35 out of 58 movers in Missouri with a moveBuddha Score of 4.22 out of 5.

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    It weighs customer service, quote accuracy, review quality, industry experience, website quality, brand strength, and ratings from Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau.

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  • Google rating

    Based on 25 reviews
  • Yelp rating

    Based on 1 reviews
  • Better Business Bureau

    Based on BBB profile
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What do customers say about Muscle Relocation?

Out of 26 verified reviews, 89% of customers left a positive review about Muscle Relocation in Poplar Bluff, MO. 7.7% of reviews are negative and 3.8% are neutral. Muscle Relocation matches the average Missouri moving company's positive review percentage (89% vs the Missouri state average of 89%).

  • Positive88.5%(23)
  • Neutral3.8%(1)
  • Negative7.7%(2)

Based on 26 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.

What customers like about Muscle Relocation

  • Affordable rates

    Many reviewers found Muscle Relocation to be more budget-friendly than competitors without sacrificing quality.

  • Good communication

    Reviewers frequently mention clear, consistent updates from Muscle Relocation throughout the moving process.

  • Respectful of property

    Customers appreciated how carefully Muscle Relocation's team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.

  • Careful handling

    Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Muscle Relocation's attention to detail.

  • Efficient service

    Many customers praise Muscle Relocation for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.

What positive reviewers say

  • “My mother used Muscle Relocation for her move from southeast MO to Festus. Kim was efficient in scheduling and communication. The movers were extremely careful with my mother's belongings.”

    Janelle DinwiddieVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “This company was great to work with. Kim did a wonderful job coordinating shipments to two locations. The price was very reasonable. They treated our household items with kid gloves.”

    Elizabeth HunterVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Muscle Relocation delivered furniture with white-glove setup. Communication was very good, movers arrived on time, handled furniture carefully, and removed all packing materials.”

    Jason WellsVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Could not have been more pleased with how this move went. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and professional. Movers showed up on time and moved my furniture in a timely manner.”

    Emily SigginsVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “We moved from Southeast MO to Farmington MO. They were very professional, disassembled our furniture, and put it back together. Pricing was fair, and the movers went the extra mile to avoid damage.”

    Jerry K.Verified ReviewerYelp

Most common complaints about Muscle Relocation

What negative reviewers say

  • “Good job but I wise they could be more honest with us.”

    Ulysses JeffriesVerified ReviewerGoogle

Muscle Relocation

4.22Poplar Bluff, MOSince 1908

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What services does Muscle Relocation offer?

Muscle Relocation offers packing, unpacking, and packing materials, plus storage.

Services offered

Is Muscle Relocation licensed and insured?

Registered with the FMCSA

US DOT 892756. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER

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Muscle Relocation is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 892756.

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FMCSA safety rating
Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.

How much does Muscle Relocation cost?

Muscle Relocation does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Missouri, you can expect to pay approximately $163/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Missouri moving companies similar to Muscle Relocation typically bill the amounts below using a $163/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

Typical local move totals from similar movers
Home sizeTypical totalTime and crew
Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours, 2 movers
2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours, 2–3 movers
4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours, 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

Muscle Relocation offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Missouri moving companies.

Typical long-distance move totals from similar movers
Home sizeDistanceTypical total
2-3 bedrooms500–1,000 mi$4,500–$7,500
4+ bedrooms500–1,000 mi$7,000–$11,500

What payment options and discounts does Muscle Relocation offer?

Accepts
Credit Cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

Muscle Relocation accepts credit cards. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

How Muscle Relocation compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 4.22 out of 5, Muscle Relocation ranks first among the three highest-scoring moving companies near Poplar Bluff, 0.36 points ahead of Smith Moving Co.. Where Muscle Relocation pulls ahead is industry experience: it has the highest industry experience score in the group.

The three highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
—Muscle RelocationThis mover · ranks #14.2226
1Smith Moving Co.JONESBORO3.8636
2The Moving CompanyJonesboro3.8431
3A-Z moving companyParagould3.30—

How does Muscle Relocation compare to other Missouri movers?

  • moveBuddha score#35 of 58(better than average)

    4.22vs 4.20 avg

    Muscle Relocation scores 4.22, above the Missouri average of 4.20, and ranks #35 of 58 Missouri movers.

  • Positive reviews#36 of 58(level with average)

    89%vs 89% avg

    Muscle Relocation has 89% positive reviews, in line with the Missouri average of 89%, and ranks #36 of 58 Missouri movers.

  • Negative reviews#31 of 58(better than average)

    8%vs 10% avg

    Muscle Relocation has 8% negative reviews, below the Missouri average of 10%, and ranks #31 of 58 Missouri movers. A lower percentage is better.

  • Reviews analyzed#53 of 58(worse than average)

    26vs 612 avg

    Muscle Relocation has 26 reviews analyzed, below the Missouri average of 612, and ranks #53 of 58 Missouri movers.

  • Yelp rating#5 of 58(better than average)

    5.0vs 3.2 avg

    Muscle Relocation has a Yelp rating of 5.0, above the Missouri average of 3.2, and ranks #5 of 58 Missouri movers.

  • BBB rating#28 of 58(better than average)

    A+vs A avg

    Muscle Relocation has a BBB rating of A+, above the Missouri average of A, and ranks #28 of 58 Missouri movers.

  • Years in business#2 of 58(better than average)

    118 yearsvs 28 years avg

    Muscle Relocation has been in business for 118 years, above the Missouri average of 28 years, and ranks #2 of 58 Missouri movers.

MetricThis moverMissouri avg
moveBuddha score#35 of 58 in Missouri4.224.20
Positive reviews#36 of 58 in Missouri89%89%
Negative reviewsLower is better#31 of 58 in Missouri8%10%
Reviews analyzed#53 of 58 in Missouri26612
Yelp ratingBased on only 1 review#5 of 58 in Missouri5.03.2
BBB rating#28 of 58 in MissouriA+A
Years in business#2 of 58 in Missouri118 years28 years

Compared with 58 Missouri movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Missouri.

Muscle Relocation

4.22Poplar Bluff, MOSince 1908

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Final verdict: Muscle Relocation

Muscle Relocation earns a 4.22/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #35 among Missouri movers, with 89% positive feedback across 26 customer reviews.

Customers consistently praise its affordable rates and good communication. It is best for customers prioritizing strong communication, careful handling of belongings, and reliable service experience.

With a track record dating to 1908, it has more history than the average Missouri mover.

All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.

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How we score moving companies

Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.

  • Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most

    The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.

  • Online reputationMajor factor

    An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.

  • ServicesMajor factor

    The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.

  • Customer supportSupporting factor

    How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.

  • Review feedbackSupporting factor

    A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.

  • State availabilityMinor factor

    The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.

What the scores are built on

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Written by

Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

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