J M W Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 453242
- MC
- 207084
- Based in
- Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 34 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Appleton, WI → Odessa, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,347 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,950, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 84 in Odessa.
Odessa sits about 1,347 miles southwest of Appleton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,350 to $7,950 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 23 h 55 min.
On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 84 around Odessa (42 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 Odessa.
Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Odessa about 122,707. Appleton is considerably denser (2,986 people per square mile versus 2,239), 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 | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,550 | $10,430 | $12,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,760 | $14,340 | $17,500 |
$1,830–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,350–$7,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Appleton, WI → Odessa, 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: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC
Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC
Legal name: Jl Henry Corporation
Legal name: Willis Permian Movers
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,770 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,950 for a two-bedroom, $8,550 to $12,730 for a three-bedroom and $11,760 to $17,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,347 road miles (1,141 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Appleton–Odessa corridor.