Talento Services LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3841225
- MC
- 1405142
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75078 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 119 trucks, 159 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
The route from McKinney, TX to Alpharetta, GA covers roughly 844 miles by road, a east-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 $4,150 to $6,180 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 15 min.
On the McKinney side there are 885 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (386 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 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 Alpharetta.
McKinney has a population of about 236,001 and Alpharetta about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,915 and 2,447 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from McKinney to Alpharetta
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,640 | $8,100 | $9,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,130 | $11,140 | $13,590 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,170–$1,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,770–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,150–$6,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near McKinney (origin)
Alm Transportation & Trucking INC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 3500318
- MC
- 1155089
- Based in
- Allen, TX 75002 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Mnm Carrier Group LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3552598
- MC
- 1190342
- Based in
- Allen, TX 75013 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Smart Motion Logistics
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3694862
- MC
- 1290479
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75034 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 43 trucks, 140 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Trinity Transportation Solutions INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3492584
- MC
- 1149997
- Based in
- Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Two Men And A Truck
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Sia Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 3304680
- MC
- 1048681
- Based in
- Plano, TX 75074 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 29 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Dove Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3789100
- MC
- 1359352
- Based in
- Wylie, TX 75098 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Abbas Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3482607
- MC
- 1143519
- Based in
- Murphy, TX 75094 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 21 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Near Alpharetta (destination)
Lazer Spot Lazer Logistics Lazer Shuttle Lazer Trailer Lazer
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
- USDOT
- 850629
- MC
- 370668
- Based in
- Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,770 trucks, 4,836 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Saia Ltl Freight
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
- USDOT
- 29124
- MC
- 87511
- Based in
- Johns Creek, GA 30097 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 7,428 trucks, 7,315 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Sld Transportation, LLC
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
- USDOT
- 829373
- MC
- 367702
- Based in
- Canton, GA 30115 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 87 trucks, 78 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Freight International LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2846152
- MC
- 954292
- Based in
- Woodstock, GA 30188 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 57 trucks, 57 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Bulldog Movers INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1187702
- MC
- 469637
- Based in
- Doraville, GA 30340 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 57 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
Mmg Specialized Solution LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3251051
- MC
- 1023120
- Based in
- Duluth, GA 30096 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 51 trucks, 59 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Noble Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2815279
- MC
- 939426
- Based in
- Cumming, GA 30041 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 49 trucks, 49 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Nolg LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3653588
- MC
- 1260284
- Based in
- Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021