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 → Lansing, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,009 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,340–$6,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 152 in Lansing.
Lansing sits about 1,009 miles north of Mobile, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Michigan 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 $4,340 to $6,460 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 6 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 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.
Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Lansing about 113,884. Lansing is the denser city (2,881 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), 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 | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,580 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,340 | $5,300 | $6,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,950 | $8,470 | $10,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,550 | $11,650 | $14,220 |
$1,490–$2,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,920–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,340–$6,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mobile, AL → Lansing, MI. 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 $1,740 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,880 for a one-bedroom, $4,340 to $6,460 for a two-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,340 for a three-bedroom and $9,550 to $14,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,009 road miles (855 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 6 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 Alabama into Michigan 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 $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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–Lansing corridor.