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 → Sugar Land, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,793 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,420–$9,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
Sugar Land sits about 1,793 miles east of Carson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nevada to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,420 to $9,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,700 | $5,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,270 | $12,530 | $15,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,120 | $17,230 | $21,020 |
$2,440–$3,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,620–$3,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,420–$9,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Sugar Land, 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.
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
Legal name: Empire Contractors INC
Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,730 for a one-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a two-bedroom, $10,270 to $15,280 for a three-bedroom and $14,120 to $21,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,793 road miles (1,519 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 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 $2,440 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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–Sugar Land corridor.