Parker Transfer & Storage Review
Looking to hire Parker Transfer & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Parker Transfer & Storage, 14 other Sioux Falls moving companies, and 40 moving companies in South Dakota.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 7.12 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Based in Sioux Falls, Parker Transfer & Storage is a family-owned business serving the community for over 100 years with three generations active in the industry. Parker Transfer was one of the nation's first moving services to use modern furniture hauling trailers with cargo tie-downs. Today, the company can move your family or business anywhere in the country using its crew and vehicles, so your valuables are always safe and secure. Its movers will personally pack and crate your items, or you can rent or buy cartons to pack the items yourself. Whether it's for your home or workspace, Parker Transfer also offers storage solutions for your household goods, automobiles, and paper records in its sprinkler- and climate-controlled warehouse until you need them.
Our Research
- Analyzed 9 total reviews
- Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 29 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Parker Transfer & Storage & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 8.04 | ↓ -3.2% | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Punctuality | 7.48 | ↓ -6.2% | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 5.87 | ↓ -22.5% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Communication | 5.76 | ↓ -22.5% | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 5.94 | ↓ -0.3% | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 7.89 | ↓ -6.6% | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Friendliness | 8.16 | ↓ -6.6% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.34 | ↓ -8.8% | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | |
| Professionalism | 7.74 | ↓ -5.3% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 7.41 | ↓ -6.5% | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Recent Parker Transfer & Storage Reviews
Quality - 8.04/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 7.48/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.87/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 5.76/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 5.94/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 7.89/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 8.16/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 7.34/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.74/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Precision & Care - 7.41/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Parker Transfer & Storage
- Home and Apartment Moves
- Easy Storage Solutions
- Corporate Relocation
- Local and Long Distance Movers
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/25/25)- USDOT: 945
- MC: 71820
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
5
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
4
Registered Drivers
2/29/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
40,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
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Awards
Contact Parker Transfer & Storage
- 1700 N F Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
- (605) 336-3118
- https://parkertransfer.com/
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How we ranked the top South Dakota movers
Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in South Dakota.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in South Dakota:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 40 companies that offer moving services in the South Dakota area.
From these 40 companies, we analyzed a total of 3,244 reviews dating all the way back to December 2009.
We also reviewed a total of 2 state and federal moving licenses from these 40 companies and 144 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~3,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 7,602 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 809 Sioux Falls moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every South Dakota moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
