Prime Road Carriers INC
- USDOT
- 2820314
- MC
- 940394
- Based in
- Lafayette, IN 47901 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 42 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Lafayette, IN → Fishers, IN · Short-haul move
About 66 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,850, delivery in 1–2 days, 55 carriers on the Lafayette side and 345 in Fishers.
Fishers sits about 66 miles southeast of Lafayette, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 50 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,250 and $1,850, before packing or storage.
On the Lafayette side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 345 around Fishers (225 interstate). For an in-state 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 Fishers.
Lafayette has a population of about 72,000 and Fishers about 104,812. The two cities have comparable density (2,409 and 2,780 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $690 | $850 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $790 | $970 | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,890 | $2,300 | $2,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,120 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,250–$1,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, IN → Fishers, IN. 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 $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $790 to $1,180 for a one-bedroom, $1,250 to $1,850 for a two-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,810 for a three-bedroom and $2,770 to $4,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 66 road miles (56 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 50 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Lafayette and Fishers are in Indiana, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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 Lafayette–Fishers corridor.