Ferrara Transport Services LLC
- USDOT
- 1972988
- MC
- 698068
- Based in
- Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 99 trucks, 64 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Baton Rouge, LA → Allen, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 441 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,030–$4,500, delivery in 1–3 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 680 in Allen.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Allen, TX covers roughly 441 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,030 to $4,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 18 min.
On the Baton Rouge side there are 196 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (102 of them authorized for interstate work), and 680 around Allen (290 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 Allen.
Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Allen about 113,447. Allen is the denser city (3,963 people per square mile versus 2,636 in Baton Rouge), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,840 | $5,910 | $7,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,120 | $9,910 |
$600–$850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,030–$4,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baton Rouge, LA → Allen, 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: Hwj Legacy LLC
Legal name: Sia Transportation INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,820 to $2,700 for a one-bedroom, $3,030 to $4,500 for a two-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,210 for a three-bedroom and $6,660 to $9,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 441 road miles (374 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Louisiana 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 $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,080. 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 Baton Rouge–Allen corridor.