Risinger Bros Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 244981
- MC
- 172510
- Based in
- Morton, IL 61550 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 337 trucks, 286 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1984
Peoria, IL → Melbourne, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,192 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,850, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Peoria side and 110 in Melbourne.
Melbourne sits about 1,192 miles southeast of Peoria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Florida 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 $5,280 to $7,850 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 21 h 15 min.
On the Peoria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 110 around Melbourne (44 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 Melbourne.
Peoria has a population of about 110,920 and Melbourne about 86,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,357 and 1,916 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,300 | $12,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,610 | $14,160 | $17,270 |
$1,670–$2,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,280–$7,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Peoria, IL → Melbourne, FL. 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 $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,710 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,850 for a two-bedroom, $8,440 to $12,560 for a three-bedroom and $11,610 to $17,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,192 road miles (1,010 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 15 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 Illinois into Florida 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 $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Peoria–Melbourne corridor.