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 → Sarasota, FL · Cross-country move
About 1,835 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,710–$9,990, delivery in 5–10 days, 112 carriers on the Greeley side and 194 in Sarasota.
Sarasota sits about 1,835 miles southeast of Greeley, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado 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 $6,710 to $9,990 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
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 194 around Sarasota (66 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 Sarasota.
Greeley has a population of about 115,073 and Sarasota about 57,000. Sarasota is the denser city (3,730 people per square mile versus 2,225 in Greeley), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,710 | $8,180 | $9,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,740 | $13,100 | $15,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,770 | $18,010 | $21,970 |
$2,640–$3,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,660–$3,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,710–$9,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Greeley, CO → Sarasota, 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 $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,030 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,990 for a two-bedroom, $10,740 to $15,980 for a three-bedroom and $14,770 to $21,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,835 road miles (1,555 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado 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 $2,640 to $3,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,910. 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–Sarasota corridor.