Famous Logistics
Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC
- USDOT
- 2279731
- MC
- 780233
- Based in
- Akron, OH 44313 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 268 trucks, 196 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Akron, OH → Corpus Christi, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,508 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,670–$8,440, delivery in 5–10 days, 349 carriers on the Akron side and 98 in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi sits about 1,508 miles southwest of Akron, which makes this an interstate relocation from Ohio to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,670 to $8,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Akron side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Corpus Christi (17 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Corpus Christi.
Akron has a population of about 189,691 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. Akron is considerably denser (3,077 people per square mile versus 1,960), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,670 | $6,910 | $8,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,060 | $13,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,470 | $15,210 | $18,560 |
$2,150–$3,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,370–$3,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,670–$8,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Akron, OH → Corpus Christi, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Famous Trucking LLC
Legal name: Sylvite Western Region LLC
Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co
Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC
Legal name: Henry Lewis
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,060 for a one-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a two-bedroom, $9,070 to $13,500 for a three-bedroom and $12,470 to $18,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,508 road miles (1,278 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Ohio into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,480. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Akron–Corpus Christi corridor.