Twc Standards Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3463373
- MC
- 1131239
- Based in
- Killeen, TX 76549 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Moving from Killeen to Santa Maria is a cross-country move of roughly 1,581 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.
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 $6,680 to $9,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Killeen side there are 147 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (23 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 Santa Maria.
Killeen has a population of about 161,883 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,794 in Killeen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Killeen to Santa Maria
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,690 | $13,030 | $15,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,700 | $17,920 | $21,860 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$2,220–$3,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,430–$3,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$6,680–$9,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Killeen (origin)
Apple Moving
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Travis Moving And Storage INC
- USDOT
- 1943393
- MC
- 1137178
- Based in
- Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 29 trucks, 22 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
H Moving And Storage INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1949168
- MC
- 190078
- Based in
- Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Bridgeline Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3245378
- MC
- 939007
- Based in
- Salado, TX 76571 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Mad Monkey Mechanics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Mad Monkey Industries LLC
- USDOT
- 4445554
- MC
- 1751102
- Based in
- Killeen, TX 76541 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Norman Brothers INC
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Associated Movers INC
- USDOT
- 3019601
- MC
- 94721
- Based in
- Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Diamond Freight Transport LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4534253
- MC
- 1798380
- Based in
- Harker Heights, TX 76548 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Nice Touch LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 7727984
- Based in
- Harker Heights, TX 76548 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Near Santa Maria (destination)
Johnboy'S Towing INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2383920
- MC
- 818987
- Based in
- Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 17 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
International Van Lines INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 153048
- MC
- 11663
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Sarabia Transports LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2844846
- MC
- 953585
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Rivera Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2807289
- MC
- 1030656
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Cal Coast Ag Services LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 4380715
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Triple A Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2356410
- MC
- 807169
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2069509
- MC
- 723441
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Zarate Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate
- USDOT
- 1968090
- MC
- 698504
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009