Lmac Group INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4180295
- MC
- 1609332
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
The route from Pensacola, FL to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 958 miles by road, a north-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 $4,410 to $6,550 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 17 h 13 min.
On the Pensacola side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.
Pensacola has a population of about 55,000 and Iowa City about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,385 and 2,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Pensacola to Iowa City
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,150 | $2,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,410 | $5,370 | $6,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,050 | $8,600 | $10,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,690 | $11,820 | $14,420 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,430–$2,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,880–$2,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,410–$6,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Pensacola (origin)
Hightower Industries LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4402443
- MC
- 1728312
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Rowe'S Moving Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2939708
- MC
- 993927
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32505 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 14 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
City Transfer & Storage INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1073913
- MC
- 1354784
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32505 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Two Men And A Truck Pensacola FL
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Gj & 4k LLC
- USDOT
- 2897684
- MC
- 974138
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Dck Capital INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3527613
- MC
- 1173178
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32506 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Chosen One Movers LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1526680
- MC
- 33611
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Pensacola LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1605535
- MC
- 593756
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL 32503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Near Iowa City (destination)
Adamantine Spine Moving
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC
- USDOT
- 1471037
- MC
- 556716
- Based in
- Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 37 trucks, 41 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Bolton Logistics LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 4766652
- Based in
- Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 24 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Bolton Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2471478
- MC
- 61612
- Based in
- Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Slager Appliances
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2028718
- MC
- 1754363
- Based in
- Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Asap Towing
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC
- USDOT
- 1352324
- Based in
- Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Stannard Moving & Storage
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 228904
- MC
- 166228
- Based in
- Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1983
Bee'S Transport
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy
- USDOT
- 2821656
- MC
- 1068797
- Based in
- Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Hardy Concierge Services LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 4222688
- Based in
- North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024