Crosby Trucking Service INC
- USDOT
- 32052
- MC
- 142823
- Based in
- Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 96 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Harrisonburg, VA → Madison, WI · Long-distance move
About 753 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 228 in Madison.
Madison sits about 753 miles northwest of Harrisonburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a 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 $4,050 to $6,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 41 min.
On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.
Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Madison about 286,233. The two cities have comparable density (2,989 and 3,390 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Virginia, 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 | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,480 | $7,900 | $9,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,910 | $10,870 | $13,260 |
$1,070–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,690–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,050–$6,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Harrisonburg, VA → Madison, 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.
Legal name: Prestige Auto LLC
Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,640 for a three-bedroom and $8,910 to $13,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 753 road miles (638 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 41 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Virginia 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 $1,070 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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 Harrisonburg–Madison corridor.