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 → State College, PA · Long-distance move
About 784 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,940–$5,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 104 in State College.
Moving from Davenport to State College is a long-distance move of roughly 784 road miles, heading east from Iowa to Pennsylvania.
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 $3,940 to $5,870 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 14 h 13 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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.
Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 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 | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,940 | $4,810 | $5,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,310 | $7,700 | $9,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,680 | $10,580 | $12,910 |
$1,110–$1,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,720–$2,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,940–$5,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Davenport, IA → State College, PA. 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 $1,580 to $2,350 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,520 for a one-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,870 for a two-bedroom, $6,310 to $9,390 for a three-bedroom and $8,680 to $12,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 784 road miles (664 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 13 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 Pennsylvania 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 $1,110 to $1,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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–State College corridor.