J R Simplot Company
- USDOT
- 62813
- MC
- 167150
- Based in
- Boise, ID 83702 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 169 trucks, 178 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Meridian, ID → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 881 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 176 carriers on the Meridian side and 886 in Tempe.
Tempe sits about 881 miles south of Meridian, which makes this an interstate relocation from Idaho to Arizona 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 $4,370 to $6,500 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 53 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 886 around Tempe (350 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 Tempe.
Meridian has a population of about 142,988 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 3,351 in Meridian), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,200 | $3,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,370 | $5,330 | $6,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,990 | $8,530 | $10,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,620 | $11,730 | $14,310 |
$1,210–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,810–$2,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,370–$6,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Meridian, ID → Tempe, AZ. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,500 for a two-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 881 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Idaho into Arizona 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 $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Meridian–Tempe corridor.