1800packrat
Legal name: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC
- USDOT
- 1534531
- MC
- 648624
- Based in
- Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 345 trucks, 420 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Raleigh, NC → Chandler, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,229 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,980–$10,380, delivery in 7–14 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 611 in Chandler.
Chandler sits about 2,229 miles west of Raleigh, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Arizona that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,980 to $10,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Raleigh side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 611 around Chandler (256 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 Chandler.
Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Chandler about 278,748. Chandler is the denser city (4,226 people per square mile versus 3,179 in Raleigh), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,980 | $8,510 | $10,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,170 | $13,620 | $16,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,350 | $18,720 | $22,840 |
$3,040–$4,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,010–$4,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,980–$10,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Raleigh, NC → Chandler, AZ. 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: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC
Legal name: All American Relocation INC
Legal name: Forward Moving LLC
Legal name: C H Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,790 to $4,150 for a studio, $4,190 to $6,230 for a one-bedroom, $6,980 to $10,380 for a two-bedroom, $11,170 to $16,610 for a three-bedroom and $15,350 to $22,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,229 road miles (1,889 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina into Arizona 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 $3,040 to $4,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,430. 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 Raleigh–Chandler corridor.