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 → Davie, FL · Long-distance move
About 856 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 1,589 in Davie.
Moving from Baton Rouge to Davie is a long-distance move of roughly 856 road miles, heading east from Louisiana to Florida.
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 $4,160 to $6,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 28 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 1,589 around Davie (600 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 Davie.
Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Davie about 110,851. The two cities have comparable density (2,636 and 3,028 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida 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 | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,500 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,160 | $5,070 | $6,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,650 | $8,110 | $9,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,150 | $11,160 | $13,610 |
$1,180–$1,670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,160–$6,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baton Rouge, LA → Davie, FL. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,190 for a two-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,900 for a three-bedroom and $9,150 to $13,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 856 road miles (725 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 28 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Florida 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 $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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–Davie corridor.