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 → Meridian, ID · Cross-country move
About 2,328 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,510, delivery in 7–14 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 176 in Meridian.
The route from Concord, NC to Meridian, ID covers roughly 2,328 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,060 to $10,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).
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 176 around Meridian (130 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 Meridian.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Meridian about 142,988. Meridian is the denser city (3,351 people per square mile versus 1,657 in Concord), 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 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $4,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,060 | $8,610 | $10,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,300 | $13,780 | $16,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,540 | $18,950 | $23,120 |
$3,290–$4,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,100–$4,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,060–$10,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Meridian, ID. 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 $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,510 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,540 to $23,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,328 road miles (1,972 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Idaho 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 $3,290 to $4,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,100 to $4,560. 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–Meridian corridor.