Buddy Moore Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 843883
- MC
- 370920
- Based in
- Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 359 trucks, 354 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Birmingham, AL → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,496 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,790–$8,620, delivery in 3–7 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 67 in Grand Junction.
The route from Birmingham, AL to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 1,496 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 $5,790 to $8,620 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 Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Grand Junction.
Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,366 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Alabama, 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 | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,790 | $7,070 | $8,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,270 | $11,310 | $13,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,750 | $15,550 | $18,970 |
$2,140–$3,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,360–$3,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,790–$8,620
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Birmingham, AL → Grand Junction, CO. 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 $2,320 to $3,450 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,170 for a one-bedroom, $5,790 to $8,620 for a two-bedroom, $9,270 to $13,790 for a three-bedroom and $12,750 to $18,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,496 road miles (1,268 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 Alabama into Colorado 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 $2,140 to $3,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,460. 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 Birmingham–Grand Junction corridor.