Plh Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1828818
- MC
- 663370
- Based in
- Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 14 trucks, 14 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Pueblo, CO → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move
About 862 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 44 carriers on the Pueblo side and 43 in Iowa City.
Moving from Pueblo to Iowa City is a long-distance move of roughly 862 road miles, heading northeast from Colorado to Iowa.
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 $4,300 to $6,400 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 15 h 34 min.
On the Pueblo side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 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.
Pueblo has a population of about 110,404 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 2,019 in Pueblo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,150 | $3,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,250 | $6,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,880 | $8,390 | $10,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,460 | $11,540 | $14,080 |
$1,190–$1,670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,300–$6,400
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pueblo, CO → Iowa City, IA. 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 $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,400 for a two-bedroom, $6,880 to $10,240 for a three-bedroom and $9,460 to $14,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 862 road miles (730 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 34 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 Colorado into Iowa 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 $1,190 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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 Pueblo–Iowa City corridor.