Timmons Transit INC
- USDOT
- 906107
- MC
- 392769
- Based in
- Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 129 trucks, 116 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Jonesboro, AR → Ocala, FL · Long-distance move
About 798 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Jonesboro side and 186 in Ocala.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Ocala, FL covers roughly 798 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,960 to $5,890 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 14 h 28 min.
On the Jonesboro side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 186 around Ocala (81 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 Ocala.
Jonesboro has a population of about 81,000 and Ocala about 66,000. Ocala is the denser city (1,346 people per square mile versus 980 in Jonesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,900 | $3,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,330 | $7,720 | $9,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,710 | $10,620 | $12,950 |
$1,120–$1,580
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,960–$5,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jonesboro, AR → Ocala, 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 $1,580 to $2,350 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,530 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,420 for a three-bedroom and $8,710 to $12,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 798 road miles (676 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 28 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 Arkansas 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 $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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 Jonesboro–Ocala corridor.