John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC
- USDOT
- 1043597
- MC
- 432866
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Biloxi, MS → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,063 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,580, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Biloxi side and 754 in Sterling Heights.
The route from Biloxi, MS to Sterling Heights, MI covers roughly 1,063 miles by road, a north-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 $4,420 to $6,580 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 19 h 2 min.
On the Biloxi side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.
Biloxi has a population of about 50,000 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Biloxi), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Michigan is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, 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 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,630 | $10,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,730 | $11,860 | $14,470 |
$1,540–$2,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,420–$6,580
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Biloxi, MS → Sterling Heights, MI. 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 $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,580 for a two-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,520 for a three-bedroom and $9,730 to $14,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,063 road miles (901 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 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 Mississippi into Michigan 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 $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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 Biloxi–Sterling Heights corridor.