Mdn Freight INC
- USDOT
- 3205071
- MC
- 1398328
- Based in
- Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 275 trucks, 155 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Davenport, IA → Corpus Christi, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,208 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,300, delivery in 3–7 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 98 in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi sits about 1,208 miles southwest of Davenport, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Texas 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 $4,910 to $7,300 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 21 h 32 min.
On the Davenport side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (78 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Corpus Christi (17 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 Corpus Christi.
Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. The two cities have comparable density (1,594 and 1,960 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,910 | $5,980 | $7,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,850 | $9,580 | $11,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,800 | $13,170 | $16,060 |
$1,690–$2,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,910–$7,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Davenport, IA → Corpus Christi, 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: Bruce R Petty INC
Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co
Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC
Legal name: Henry Lewis
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,300 for a two-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,680 for a three-bedroom and $10,800 to $16,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,208 road miles (1,023 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 32 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 Iowa 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 $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Davenport–Corpus Christi corridor.