G & G Carriers LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3606104
- MC
- 1226590
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 66 trucks, 35 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
The route from Laredo, TX to Elgin, IL covers roughly 1,394 miles by road, a northeast-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 $5,680 to $8,460 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Laredo side there are 323 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 404 around Elgin (329 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 Elgin.
Laredo has a population of about 269,515 and Elgin about 115,476. The two cities have comparable density (2,396 and 3,021 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Laredo to Elgin
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,090 | $13,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,500 | $15,250 | $18,600 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$2,030–$2,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,260–$3,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$5,680–$8,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Laredo (origin)
Selax Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3111107
- MC
- 82750
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 47 trucks, 47 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Jigsaw Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3023251
- MC
- 35486
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78043 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 43 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Dhg Transport INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3282371
- MC
- 1037983
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 28 trucks, 34 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Mega Quick Freight Solutions INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2585079
- MC
- 905783
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 27 trucks, 27 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Bgl Truck Lines INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3693941
- MC
- 1289802
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 22 trucks, 22 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Daytona Transport INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3081675
- MC
- 67637
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Gou Logistics
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: G&h Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 1166455
- MC
- 469438
- Based in
- Laredo, TX 78041 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
Near Elgin (destination)
Boy O Boy High Gloss
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4369508
- MC
- 1711156
- Based in
- Elgin, IL 60120 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Pava Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2209504
- MC
- 766662
- Based in
- Bartlett, IL 60103 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 300 trucks, 155 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Mainfreight INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1538326
- MC
- 572473
- Based in
- Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 341 trucks, 341 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Father & Son Hauling LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2003220
- MC
- 707027
- Based in
- East Dundee, IL 60118 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 260 trucks, 130 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Universe Carrier INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2124287
- MC
- 740221
- Based in
- Huntley, IL 60142 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 210 trucks, 216 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
United Fleet Corp
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3982601
- MC
- 1491592
- Based in
- Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 210 trucks, 210 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Agi Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2019189
- MC
- 890687
- Based in
- Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 167 trucks, 170 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Ue Line INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2790763
- MC
- 930850
- Based in
- Elgin, IL 60123 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 165 trucks, 170 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015