Talento Services LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3841225
- MC
- 1405142
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75078 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 119 trucks, 159 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
The route from Allen, TX to Grand Forks, ND covers roughly 1,208 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,040 to $7,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 32 min.
On the Allen side there are 680 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (290 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Grand Forks (33 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 Grand Forks.
Allen has a population of about 113,447 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Allen is considerably denser (3,963 people per square mile versus 2,037), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that North Dakota does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Allen to Grand Forks
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,460 | $3,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,040 | $6,140 | $7,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,060 | $9,830 | $11,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,080 | $13,510 | $16,480 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,690–$2,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$5,040–$7,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Allen (origin)
Tforce Direct, Inc
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 8424988
- Based in
- Dallas, TX 75254 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 66 trucks, 33 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Alm Transportation & Trucking INC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 3500318
- MC
- 1155089
- Based in
- Allen, TX 75002 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Mnm Carrier Group LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3552598
- MC
- 1190342
- Based in
- Allen, TX 75013 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Asset Based Intermodal INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 755335
- MC
- 341318
- Based in
- Garland, TX 75040 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 44 trucks, 44 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Smart Motion Logistics
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3694862
- MC
- 1290479
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75034 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 43 trucks, 140 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Trinity Transportation Solutions INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3492584
- MC
- 1149997
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Two Men And A Truck
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Sia Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 3304680
- MC
- 1048681
- Based in
- Plano, TX 75074 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 29 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Near Grand Forks (destination)
Freightex Freight Services LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2387910
- MC
- 816635
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 58 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
Hawkes Company INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 460295
- MC
- 475583
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 17 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Spicer Trucking
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer
- USDOT
- 237868
- MC
- 157037
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1983
Horizon Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3312635
- MC
- 1052564
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Senske & Son
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co
- USDOT
- 125571
- MC
- 158090
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Lunseth Trucking Company LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3330680
- MC
- 1061342
- Based in
- Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Whalen'S Moving & Storage
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Whalens INC
- USDOT
- 35282
- MC
- 101940
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Pearl Express
Licensed interstate
Legal name: David L Schmidt
- USDOT
- 1796422
- MC
- 653647
- Based in
- Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008