McClatchy Bros INC
- USDOT
- 151233
- MC
- 93439
- Based in
- Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Midland, TX → Lubbock, TX · Short-haul move
About 126 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,990–$2,960, delivery in 1–2 days, 94 carriers on the Midland side and 110 in Lubbock.
Moving from Midland to Lubbock is a short-haul move of roughly 126 road miles, heading north within Texas.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 52 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,990 and $2,960, before packing or storage.
On the Midland side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 110 around Lubbock (38 interstate). For an in-state 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 Lubbock.
Midland has a population of about 147,615 and Lubbock about 273,071. The two cities have comparable density (1,755 and 1,910 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,430 | $2,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,380 | $5,350 | $6,520 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,990–$2,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Midland, TX → Lubbock, TX. 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 $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,210 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $1,990 to $2,960 for a two-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,740 for a three-bedroom and $4,380 to $6,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 126 road miles (107 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Midland and Lubbock are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,670. 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 Midland–Lubbock corridor.