Stevens Transport INC
- USDOT
- 79466
- MC
- 150578
- Based in
- Dallas, TX 75227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Mesquite, TX → Monroe, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 310 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,580–$3,830, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,504 carriers on the Mesquite side and 49 in Monroe.
Monroe sits about 310 miles east of Mesquite, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Louisiana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,580 to $3,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 3 min.
On the Mesquite side there are 1,504 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (636 of them authorized for interstate work), and 49 around Monroe (26 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 Monroe.
Mesquite has a population of about 150,693 and Monroe about 46,000. Mesquite is considerably denser (3,095 people per square mile versus 1,604), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Louisiana 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 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,030 | $6,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,670 | $6,910 | $8,430 |
$470–$660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,580–$3,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mesquite, TX → Monroe, LA. 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 $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,550 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,580 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a three-bedroom and $5,670 to $8,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 310 road miles (263 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Louisiana 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 $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Mesquite–Monroe corridor.