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

Movers from Dover to Laredo

About 1,878 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,490–$9,660, delivery in 5–10 days, 143 carriers on the Dover side and 323 in Laredo.

1,878 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,490–$9,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dover, Delaware
To: Laredo, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,878 miles (1,591 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 143 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 323 (207 interstate)

Reverse: Laredo → Dover

Moving from Dover to Laredo is a cross-country move of roughly 1,878 road miles, heading southwest 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 $6,490 to $9,660 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 33 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 323 around Laredo (207 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 Laredo.

Dover has a population of about 40,000 and Laredo about 269,515. Laredo is the denser city (2,396 people per square mile versus 1,654 in Dover), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Dover to Laredo

Full-service estimate for 1,878 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,600	$3,170	$3,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,900	$4,750	$5,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,490	$7,920	$9,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,390	$12,670	$15,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,280	$17,420	$21,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,780

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,960

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

Full-service mover

$6,490–$9,660

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 Laredo (destination)

G & G Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3606104
MC: 1226590
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (956) 286-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

Selax Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3111107
MC: 82750
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 47 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 337-7735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jigsaw Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3023251
MC: 35486
Based in: Laredo, TX 78043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (956) 645-0616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhg Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3282371
MC: 1037983
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (956) 608-2242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mega Quick Freight Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2585079
MC: 905783
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (956) 744-7037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bgl Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3693941
MC: 1289802
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (956) 480-5781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daytona Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3081675
MC: 67637
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 740-1677 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gou Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: G&h Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1166455
MC: 469438
Based in: Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (956) 602-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 323 movers in Laredo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,860 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,800 for a one-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,660 for a two-bedroom, $10,390 to $15,450 for a three-bedroom and $14,280 to $21,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laredo from Dover?

About 1,878 road miles (1,591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Laredo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,960. 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–Laredo corridor.