Dover, DE → Amarillo, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Dover to Amarillo

About 1,733 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,260–$9,320, delivery in 5–10 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 82 in Amarillo.

1,733 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,260–$9,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dover, Delaware
To: Amarillo, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,733 miles (1,469 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Dover

Moving from Dover to Amarillo is a cross-country move of roughly 1,733 road miles, heading west from Delaware to Texas.

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 $6,260 to $9,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Dover side there are 143 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Amarillo about 205,130. The two cities have comparable density (1,654 and 1,959 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.

Cost of moving from Dover to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,733 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,760	$4,580	$5,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,260	$7,640	$9,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,020	$12,220	$14,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,780	$16,800	$20,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,360

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,570–$3,770

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,260–$9,320

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Dover (origin)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1934741
MC: 690698
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (302) 450-3272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1510668
MC: 566208
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 451-8884 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jkb Corp

USDOT: 2546977
MC: 886752
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (302) 734-5017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 872818
MC: 903323
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (302) 376-1830 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3876998
MC: 1421184
Based in: Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (302) 264-0450 Route Verify on FMCSA

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4262251
MC: 1653912
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (302) 632-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3100720
MC: 77314
Based in: Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (609) 816-6185 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3621695
MC: 1237363
Based in: Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (610) 477-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 143 movers in Dover

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1805503
MC: 658792
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2257395
MC: 268796
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465051
MC: 957350
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3260407
MC: 1027740
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3348053
MC: 1069858
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1953681
MC: 699614
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3737604
MC: 1321822
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3561243
MC: 1196089
Based in: Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dover to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,500 to $3,730 for a studio, $3,760 to $5,590 for a one-bedroom, $6,260 to $9,320 for a two-bedroom, $10,020 to $14,910 for a three-bedroom and $13,780 to $20,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Dover?

About 1,733 road miles (1,469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Delaware 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Dover to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,770. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Dover–Amarillo corridor.