Gaftek INC
- USDOT
- 814881
- MC
- 101453
- Based in
- Epsom, NH 03234 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 28 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Concord, NH → Dothan, AL · Long-distance move
About 1,325 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,370–$8,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 52 carriers on the Concord side and 112 in Dothan.
Dothan sits about 1,325 miles southwest of Concord, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Hampshire to Alabama 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 $5,370 to $8,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 33 min.
On the Concord side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.
Concord has a population of about 45,000 and Dothan about 72,000. The two cities have comparable density (688 and 791 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in New Hampshire, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike New Hampshire, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,930 | $4,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,370 | $6,550 | $8,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,600 | $10,490 | $12,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,820 | $14,420 | $17,590 |
$1,810–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,200–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,370–$8,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NH → Dothan, AL. 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: Accurate Transportation LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,800 for a one-bedroom, $5,370 to $8,000 for a two-bedroom, $8,600 to $12,790 for a three-bedroom and $11,820 to $17,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,325 road miles (1,123 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 33 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 New Hampshire into Alabama 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 $1,810 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,240. 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–Dothan corridor.