Metcalf Trucking LLC
- USDOT
- 2349839
- MC
- 1059335
- Based in
- Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 11 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Fairbanks, AK → Pembroke Pines, FL · Cross-country move
About 4,649 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,030–$17,890, delivery in 7–14 days, 29 carriers on the Fairbanks side and 2,479 in Pembroke Pines.
Pembroke Pines sits about 4,649 miles east of Fairbanks, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $12,030 to $17,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 80 hours (9 driving days).
On the Fairbanks side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,479 around Pembroke Pines (829 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 Pembroke Pines.
Fairbanks has a population of about 32,000 and Pembroke Pines about 176,714. Pembroke Pines is the denser city (5,235 people per square mile versus 1,024 in Fairbanks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $7,220 | $8,800 | $10,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $12,030 | $14,670 | $17,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $19,240 | $23,460 | $28,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $26,460 | $32,260 | $39,360 |
$6,430–$9,070
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$5,170–$7,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$12,030–$17,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairbanks, AK → Pembroke Pines, FL. 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 $4,810 to $7,160 for a studio, $7,220 to $10,730 for a one-bedroom, $12,030 to $17,890 for a two-bedroom, $19,240 to $28,630 for a three-bedroom and $26,460 to $39,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 4,649 road miles (3,940 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 80 hours (9 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska into Florida 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 $6,430 to $9,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,170 to $7,600. 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 Fairbanks–Pembroke Pines corridor.