Gentle Movers
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
- USDOT
- 4164289
- MC
- 1600731
- Based in
- Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Carson City, NV → Fremont, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 195 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,900, delivery in 1–2 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 599 in Fremont.
Moving from Carson City to Fremont is a regional long-distance move of roughly 195 road miles, heading southwest from Nevada to California.
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 $2,620 to $3,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 4 min.
On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 599 around Fremont (168 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 Fremont.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Fremont about 226,442. Fremont is the denser city (2,944 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Nevada, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,120 | $6,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,770 | $7,040 | $8,590 |
$350–$490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,620–$3,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Fremont, CA. 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: A & B Relocations INC
Legal name: Empire Contractors INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,900 for a two-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a three-bedroom and $5,770 to $8,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 195 road miles (165 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Nevada into California 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 $350 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,760. 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 Carson City–Fremont corridor.