Amcon Distributing Company
- USDOT
- 300388
- MC
- 76939
- Based in
- Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 459 trucks, 163 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1987
Omaha, NE → Columbia, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,139 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 318 carriers on the Omaha side and 389 in Columbia.
The route from Omaha, NE to Columbia, SC covers roughly 1,139 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 20 h 20 min.
On the Omaha side there are 318 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (200 of them authorized for interstate work), and 389 around Columbia (223 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 Columbia.
Omaha has a population of about 488,797 and Columbia about 147,035. Omaha is considerably denser (3,433 people per square mile versus 999), 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 | $1,890 | $2,300 | $2,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,720 | $5,760 | $7,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,550 | $9,210 | $11,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,380 | $12,660 | $15,450 |
$1,620–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,720–$7,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Omaha, NE → Columbia, SC. 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.
Legal name: Transportation Specialists LTD
Legal name: Greater Omaha Express LLC
Legal name: Peace Messenger Transport INC
Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC
Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,230 for a three-bedroom and $10,380 to $15,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,139 road miles (965 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 20 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 Nebraska into South Carolina 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 $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $2,990. 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 Omaha–Columbia corridor.