Forsage INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2588231
- MC
- 907486
- Based in
- Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 600 trucks, 600 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Jacksonville sits about 1,007 miles southeast of Joliet, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Florida 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 $4,800 to $7,150 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 18 h 4 min.
On the Joliet side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (561 of them authorized for interstate work), and 745 around Jacksonville (398 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 Jacksonville.
Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Joliet is considerably denser (2,331 people per square mile versus 1,271), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
Cost of moving from Joliet to Jacksonville
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,880 | $3,510 | $4,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,680 | $9,370 | $11,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,570 | $12,880 | $15,720 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,480–$2,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,920–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,800–$7,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Joliet (origin)
Em Cargo LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3073738
- MC
- 62685
- Based in
- Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 260 trucks, 260 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Legacy Express Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1744355
- MC
- 772181
- Based in
- Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 205 trucks, 165 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Vynera Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1585417
- MC
- 586954
- Based in
- Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 185 trucks, 185 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Prima Express INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1313194
- MC
- 527982
- Based in
- Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 165 trucks, 150 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004
Tva Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2555496
- MC
- 890930
- Based in
- Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 150 trucks, 163 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Road King Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2578534
- MC
- 902373
- Based in
- Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 138 trucks, 124 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Zmile INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3342792
- MC
- 1067250
- Based in
- Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 120 trucks, 120 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Near Jacksonville (destination)
Customized Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC
- USDOT
- 1938017
- MC
- 691357
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 244 trucks, 240 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Suddath Workplace Solutions
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC
- USDOT
- 3527089
- MC
- 1172814
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 193 trucks, 151 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Aqua Gulf Xpress
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC
- USDOT
- 860442
- MC
- 335087
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 121 trucks, 121 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
North Coast Imdl Trucking
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC
- USDOT
- 304746
- MC
- 177875
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 110 trucks, 110 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1987
Fr8 Solutions INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2407155
- MC
- 828211
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 65 trucks, 78 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
Rms Trans INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1872248
- MC
- 676209
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Yk Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2087173
- MC
- 728376
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
1st Coast Cargo INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 794760
- MC
- 551868
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 39 trucks, 42 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999