Two Men And A Truck
Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC
- USDOT
- 930909
- MC
- 401062
- Based in
- Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 24 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Huntsville, AL → Durham, NC · Long-distance move
About 528 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,230–$4,800, delivery in 2–5 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 338 in Durham.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Durham, NC covers roughly 528 miles by road, a east-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 $3,230 to $4,800 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 9 h 48 min.
On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 338 around Durham (194 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 Durham.
Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Durham about 305,561. Durham is the denser city (2,513 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,300 | $7,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,100 | $8,660 | $10,560 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,230–$4,800
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Huntsville, AL → Durham, NC. 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 $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,880 for a one-bedroom, $3,230 to $4,800 for a two-bedroom, $5,160 to $7,680 for a three-bedroom and $7,100 to $10,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 528 road miles (447 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 48 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 Alabama into North Carolina 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 $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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 Huntsville–Durham corridor.