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 → Menifee, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,040 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 94 carriers on the Midland side and 250 in Menifee.
The route from Midland, TX to Menifee, CA covers roughly 1,040 miles by road, a west-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 $5,260 to $7,830 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 38 min.
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 250 around Menifee (139 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 Menifee.
Midland has a population of about 147,615 and Menifee about 118,592. The two cities have comparable density (1,755 and 2,205 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,420 | $7,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,420 | $10,270 | $12,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,580 | $14,130 | $17,230 |
$1,520–$2,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,950–$2,870
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,260–$7,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Midland, TX → Menifee, CA. 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 $2,110 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,830 for a two-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,530 for a three-bedroom and $11,580 to $17,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,040 road miles (881 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California 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 $1,520 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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–Menifee corridor.