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 → Silver Spring, MD · Long-distance move
About 1,284 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,540–$8,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 813 in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring sits about 1,284 miles northeast of Longview, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Maryland 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 $5,540 to $8,240 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 22 h 50 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 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.
Longview has a population of about 82,000 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland 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 | $2,220 | $2,700 | $3,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,540 | $6,760 | $8,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,860 | $10,810 | $13,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,190 | $14,860 | $18,130 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,540–$8,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Longview, TX → Silver Spring, MD. 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: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,300 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,950 for a one-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,240 for a two-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,190 for a three-bedroom and $12,190 to $18,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,284 road miles (1,089 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 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 Texas into Maryland 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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–Silver Spring corridor.