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 → Bridgeport, CT · Long-distance move
About 1,470 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 447 in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport sits about 1,470 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Connecticut 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 $5,930 to $8,830 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
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 447 around Bridgeport (230 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 Bridgeport.
Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Bridgeport about 152,273. Bridgeport is the denser city (9,233 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. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,530 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,240 | $8,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,490 | $11,580 | $14,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,050 | $15,920 | $19,420 |
$2,110–$2,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,330–$3,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,930–$8,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baton Rouge, LA → Bridgeport, CT. 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: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,300 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,830 for a two-bedroom, $9,490 to $14,120 for a three-bedroom and $13,050 to $19,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,470 road miles (1,245 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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 Louisiana into Connecticut 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 $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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–Bridgeport corridor.