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 Grand Island, NE covers roughly 1,108 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 $4,770 to $7,090 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 48 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 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.
Meridian has a population of about 142,988 and Grand Island about 53,000. Meridian is considerably denser (3,351 people per square mile versus 1,764), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
Cost of moving from Meridian to Grand Island
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,490 | $4,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,770 | $5,820 | $7,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,630 | $9,300 | $11,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,490 | $12,790 | $15,610 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,590–$2,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,010–$2,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,770–$7,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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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 Grand Island (destination)
Grand Island Express
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Grand Island Express INC
- USDOT
- 54988
- MC
- 135283
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 158 trucks, 164 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Tom'S Delivery Service INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1174681
- MC
- 471083
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 18 trucks, 29 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
Yeral R Menendez
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
- USDOT
- 2548189
- MC
- 887320
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 12 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Sunset Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4227519
- MC
- 1635024
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2370201
- MC
- 813134
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
Amp Works LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2540706
- MC
- 1671268
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Mack Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
- USDOT
- 2781913
- MC
- 926617
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Nas Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
- USDOT
- 1370171
- MC
- 523881
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005