Miva Logistics
Legal name: Blackwater Energy Services LLC
- USDOT
- 3392747
- MC
- 1090679
- Based in
- Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Longview, TX → Chapel Hill, NC · Long-distance move
About 1,094 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,730–$7,040, delivery in 3–7 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 158 in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill sits about 1,094 miles east of Longview, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to North Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,730 to $7,040 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 19 h 34 min.
On the Longview side there are 89 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 158 around Chapel Hill (95 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 Chapel Hill.
Longview has a population of about 82,000 and Chapel Hill about 62,000. Chapel Hill is the denser city (2,861 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,890 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,730 | $5,770 | $7,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,580 | $9,240 | $11,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,420 | $12,700 | $15,500 |
$1,570–$2,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,730–$7,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Longview, TX → Chapel Hill, NC. 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 $1,890 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,730 to $7,040 for a two-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,270 for a three-bedroom and $10,420 to $15,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,094 road miles (927 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 34 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 Texas into North Carolina 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 $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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 Longview–Chapel Hill corridor.