Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
- USDOT
- 215194
- MC
- 155424
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 239 trucks, 226 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Baltimore, MD → Eau Claire, WI · Long-distance move
About 1,005 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,800–$7,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 123 in Eau Claire.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Eau Claire, WI covers roughly 1,005 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,800 to $7,140 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 18 h 2 min.
On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.
Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,880 | $3,510 | $4,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,850 | $7,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,680 | $9,360 | $11,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,550 | $12,870 | $15,700 |
$1,480–$2,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,920–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,800–$7,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baltimore, MD → Eau Claire, WI. 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: Giant Of Maryland LLC
Legal name: Elite Movers LLC
Legal name: Dan The Moving Man LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,280 for a one-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,140 for a two-bedroom, $7,680 to $11,420 for a three-bedroom and $10,550 to $15,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,005 road miles (852 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 2 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 Maryland into Wisconsin 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 $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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 Baltimore–Eau Claire corridor.