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 → Lafayette, LA · Long-distance move
About 930 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,140–$6,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 91 in Lafayette.
Moving from Davenport to Lafayette is a long-distance move of roughly 930 road miles, heading south from Iowa to Louisiana.
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 $4,140 to $6,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 44 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 91 around Lafayette (59 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 Lafayette.
Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and Lafayette about 123,311. Lafayette is the denser city (2,175 people per square mile versus 1,594 in Davenport), 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 | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,140 | $5,050 | $6,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,620 | $8,070 | $9,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,100 | $11,100 | $13,540 |
$1,410–$1,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,140–$6,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Davenport, IA → Lafayette, LA. 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: Bjb Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,690 for a one-bedroom, $4,140 to $6,160 for a two-bedroom, $6,620 to $9,850 for a three-bedroom and $9,100 to $13,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 930 road miles (788 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 44 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Louisiana 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 $1,410 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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–Lafayette corridor.