Jbs Carriers INC
- USDOT
- 184843
- MC
- 152285
- Based in
- Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1,188 trucks, 573 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Greeley, CO → Grand Island, NE · Regional long-distance move
About 399 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,060–$4,560, delivery in 1–3 days, 112 carriers on the Greeley side and 85 in Grand Island.
Grand Island sits about 399 miles east of Greeley, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Nebraska that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,060 to $4,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 35 min.
On the Greeley side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.
Greeley has a population of about 115,073 and Grand Island about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,225 and 1,764 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Colorado, 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 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,740 | $4,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,980 | $7,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,740 | $8,220 | $10,030 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,060–$4,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Greeley, CO → Grand Island, NE. 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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Legal name: Grand Island Express INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,840 to $2,730 for a one-bedroom, $3,060 to $4,560 for a two-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,290 for a three-bedroom and $6,740 to $10,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 399 road miles (338 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 35 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Colorado into Nebraska 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,020. 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 Greeley–Grand Island corridor.