J R Simplot Company
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 62813
- MC
- 167150
- Based in
- Boise, ID 83702 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 169 trucks, 178 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
The route from Meridian, ID to Aberdeen, SD covers roughly 1,051 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 $4,630 to $6,890 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 18 h 49 min.
On the Meridian side there are 176 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (130 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.
Meridian has a population of about 142,988 and Aberdeen about 28,000. Meridian is considerably denser (3,351 people per square mile versus 1,725), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
Cost of moving from Meridian to Aberdeen
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,260 | $2,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,630 | $5,650 | $6,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,410 | $9,040 | $11,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,190 | $12,420 | $15,160 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,630–$6,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Moving companies for this route
Near Meridian (origin)
Scandinavian Designs
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Dania Incorporated
- USDOT
- 2671154
- MC
- 1115357
- Based in
- Boise, ID 83706 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 59 trucks, 87 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Capital Distributing INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 762129
- MC
- 455079
- Based in
- Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 57 trucks, 73 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
USA Express INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1189943
- MC
- 475067
- Based in
- Meridian, ID 83642 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 49 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
R S T INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 52969
- MC
- 174300
- Based in
- Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 43 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Triple C Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2349517
- MC
- 804211
- Based in
- Caldwell, ID 83605 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 34 trucks, 34 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Muza-Pro LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3087546
- MC
- 81853
- Based in
- Meridian, ID 83646 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 30 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Peasley Transfer & Storage Co
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 62670
- MC
- 3249
- Based in
- Boise, ID 83706 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Near Aberdeen (destination)
Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 418613
- MC
- 260450
- Based in
- Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 51 trucks, 51 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Dial A Move
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC
- USDOT
- 885778
- MC
- 386322
- Based in
- Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC
- USDOT
- 2251443
- MC
- 783890
- Based in
- Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Esaak Delivery INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2063548
- MC
- 943864
- Based in
- Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Rbow Enterprises LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3895010
- MC
- 1433161
- Based in
- Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Milbrandt Enterprises INC
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt
- USDOT
- 934701
- Based in
- Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Pernsteiner Farm
Interstate carrier
Legal name: James G Pernsteiner
- USDOT
- 1439877
- MC
- 544077
- Based in
- Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2262675
- MC
- 782564
- Based in
- Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012