Valley Express LLC
- USDOT
- 703852
- MC
- 325475
- Based in
- Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 160 trucks, 135 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
Oshkosh, WI → Joliet, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 206 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 114 carriers on the Oshkosh side and 694 in Joliet.
Moving from Oshkosh to Joliet is a regional long-distance move of roughly 206 road miles, heading south from Wisconsin to Illinois.
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 $2,340 to $3,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 15 min.
On the Oshkosh side there are 114 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Oshkosh has a population of about 66,000 and Joliet about 152,241. The two cities have comparable density (2,468 and 2,331 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, 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 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,750 | $4,580 | $5,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,160 | $6,290 | $7,680 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oshkosh, WI → Joliet, IL. 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: Oblewski Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,090 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,580 for a three-bedroom and $5,160 to $7,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 206 road miles (174 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Wisconsin into Illinois 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 $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Oshkosh–Joliet corridor.