Ground Zero Contracting LLC
- USDOT
- 1328076
- MC
- 804002
- Based in
- Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 17 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Saginaw, MI → Sterling Heights, MI · Short-haul move
About 88 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,390–$2,070, delivery in 1–2 days, 87 carriers on the Saginaw side and 754 in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights sits about 88 miles southeast of Saginaw, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,390 and $2,070, before packing or storage.
On the Saginaw side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 interstate). For an in-state 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 Sterling Heights.
Saginaw has a population of about 44,000 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,586 in Saginaw), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $790 | $970 | $1,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $900 | $1,090 | $1,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,480 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,390–$2,070
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Saginaw, MI → Sterling Heights, MI. 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 $790 to $1,180 for a studio, $900 to $1,330 for a one-bedroom, $1,390 to $2,070 for a two-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,090 for a three-bedroom and $3,010 to $4,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 88 road miles (74 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 13 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Saginaw and Sterling Heights are in Michigan, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Saginaw–Sterling Heights corridor.