Cal-Ark International INC
- USDOT
- 546354
- MC
- 270827
- Based in
- Mablevale, AR 72103 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 339 trucks, 363 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Little Rock, AR → Billings, MT · Long-distance move
About 1,348 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,210–$7,750, delivery in 3–7 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 33 in Billings.
The route from Little Rock, AR to Billings, MT covers roughly 1,348 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 $5,210 to $7,750 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 23 h 57 min.
On the Little Rock side there are 165 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Billings (28 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 Billings.
Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Billings about 121,239. Billings is the denser city (2,614 people per square mile versus 1,688 in Little Rock), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Montana is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,210 | $6,360 | $7,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,340 | $10,170 | $12,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,470 | $13,980 | $17,060 |
$1,840–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,210–$7,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Little Rock, AR → Billings, MT. 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 $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,210 to $7,750 for a two-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,410 for a three-bedroom and $11,470 to $17,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,348 road miles (1,142 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 57 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 Arkansas into Montana 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 $1,840 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Little Rock–Billings corridor.