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 → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 558 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,580–$5,330, delivery in 2–5 days, 318 carriers on the Omaha side and 104 in Fort Collins.
Moving from Omaha to Fort Collins is a long-distance move of roughly 558 road miles, heading west from Nebraska to Colorado.
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 $3,580 to $5,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 19 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 104 around Fort Collins (46 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 Fort Collins.
Omaha has a population of about 488,797 and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (3,433 and 2,969 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,980 | $8,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,870 | $9,600 | $11,720 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,580–$5,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Omaha, NE → Fort Collins, CO. 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: Loveland Logistics LLC
Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,200 for a one-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,330 for a two-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,520 for a three-bedroom and $7,870 to $11,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 558 road miles (473 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 19 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado 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 $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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–Fort Collins corridor.