John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC
- USDOT
- 1043597
- MC
- 432866
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS 39503 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Gulfport, MS → Eau Claire, WI · Long-distance move
About 1,184 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$6,990, delivery in 3–7 days, 66 carriers on the Gulfport side and 123 in Eau Claire.
The route from Gulfport, MS to Eau Claire, WI covers roughly 1,184 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,700 to $6,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 7 min.
On the Gulfport side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.
Gulfport has a population of about 72,000 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Eau Claire is the denser city (2,022 people per square mile versus 1,311 in Gulfport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Wisconsin is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,730 | $6,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,520 | $9,170 | $11,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,340 | $12,600 | $15,380 |
$1,670–$2,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,700–$6,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Gulfport, MS → Eau Claire, WI. 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 $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a two-bedroom, $7,520 to $11,180 for a three-bedroom and $10,340 to $15,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,184 road miles (1,004 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 7 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Mississippi into Wisconsin 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 $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,050. 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 Gulfport–Eau Claire corridor.