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 → Glendale, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,601 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,720–$9,990, delivery in 5–10 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 1,585 in Glendale.
Moving from Longview to Glendale is a cross-country move of roughly 1,601 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.
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 $6,720 to $9,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
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 1,585 around Glendale (649 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 Glendale.
Longview has a population of about 82,000 and Glendale about 187,160. Glendale is the denser city (6,444 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,190 | $9,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,740 | $13,100 | $15,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,770 | $18,020 | $21,980 |
$2,250–$3,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,450–$3,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,720–$9,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Longview, TX → Glendale, CA. 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: Blackwater Energy Services LLC
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Legal name: Willie Higgs
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Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,030 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,720 to $9,990 for a two-bedroom, $10,740 to $15,980 for a three-bedroom and $14,770 to $21,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,601 road miles (1,357 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 $2,250 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. 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–Glendale corridor.