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 → San Angelo, TX · Long-distance move
About 954 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,240–$6,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 28 in San Angelo.
San Angelo sits about 954 miles west of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Texas 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 $4,240 to $6,310 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 17 h 9 min.
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 28 around San Angelo (9 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 San Angelo.
Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and San Angelo about 100,640. The two cities have comparable density (1,366 and 1,673 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $1,700 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,780 | $8,270 | $10,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,320 | $11,370 | $13,870 |
$1,430–$2,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,870–$2,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,240–$6,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Birmingham, AL → San Angelo, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,310 for a two-bedroom, $6,780 to $10,090 for a three-bedroom and $9,320 to $13,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 954 road miles (808 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 9 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 Alabama 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 $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. 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–San Angelo corridor.