Cm Contractors Of LA INC
- USDOT
- 3700976
- MC
- 1794180
- Based in
- Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 62 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Lafayette, LA → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move
About 1,052 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 91 carriers on the Lafayette side and 25 in Santa Fe.
The route from Lafayette, LA to Santa Fe, NM covers roughly 1,052 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,440 to $6,610 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 50 min.
On the Lafayette side there are 91 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Santa Fe (11 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 Fe.
Lafayette has a population of about 123,311 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,175 and 1,675 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,250 | $3,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,420 | $6,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,110 | $8,670 | $10,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,770 | $11,920 | $14,540 |
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,440–$6,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lafayette, LA → Santa Fe, NM. 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.
Legal name: Bjb Group LLC
Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC
Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC
Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC
Legal name: Art Handlers LTD
Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon
Legal name: Frank Gonzales
Legal name: Donald R Wilson
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,970 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,610 for a two-bedroom, $7,110 to $10,580 for a three-bedroom and $9,770 to $14,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,052 road miles (892 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 50 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Louisiana into New Mexico 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 $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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–Santa Fe corridor.