Ryder
Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
- USDOT
- 191496
- MC
- 154105
- Based in
- Concord, NC 28027 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,954 trucks, 3,010 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Concord, NC → Athens, GA · Regional long-distance move
About 218 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,310–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 312 in Athens.
The route from Concord, NC to Athens, GA covers roughly 218 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,310 to $3,430 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 28 min.
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 of them authorized for interstate work), and 312 around Athens (166 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 Athens.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Athens about 128,612. Concord is considerably denser (1,657 people per square mile versus 1,095), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,380 | $1,690 | $2,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,690 | $4,500 | $5,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,190 | $7,550 |
$370–$530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,310–$3,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Athens, GA. 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 $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,060 for a one-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,490 for a three-bedroom and $5,070 to $7,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 218 road miles (185 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 28 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 North Carolina into Georgia 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 $370 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,790. 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 Concord–Athens corridor.