Wright Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 793730
- MC
- 353905
- Based in
- Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 235 trucks, 208 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Mobile, AL → Hot Springs, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 461 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,340, delivery in 1–3 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 27 in Hot Springs.
The route from Mobile, AL to Hot Springs, AR covers roughly 461 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,920 to $4,340 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 8 h 39 min.
On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.
Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Mobile is considerably denser (1,341 people per square mile versus 1,010), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
$770–$1,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,430–$2,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,920–$4,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mobile, AL → Hot Springs, AR. 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 $1,740 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,600 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,340 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a three-bedroom and $6,420 to $9,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 461 road miles (391 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 39 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 Alabama into Arkansas 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 $770 to $1,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,110. 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 Mobile–Hot Springs corridor.