Bolus Freight Systems INC
- USDOT
- 38073
- MC
- 63838
- Based in
- Scranton, PA 18504 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 125 trucks, 109 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Scranton, PA → Clarksville, TN · Long-distance move
About 838 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,120, delivery in 2–5 days, 264 carriers on the Scranton side and 82 in Clarksville.
The route from Scranton, PA to Clarksville, TN covers roughly 838 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,120 to $6,120 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 9 min.
On the Scranton side there are 264 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Clarksville (55 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 Clarksville.
Scranton has a population of about 76,000 and Clarksville about 188,829. Scranton is considerably denser (3,016 people per square mile versus 1,677), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Tennessee 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 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,020 | $6,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,580 | $8,030 | $9,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,050 | $11,040 | $13,470 |
$1,160–$1,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,120–$6,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Scranton, PA → Clarksville, TN. 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 $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,120 for a two-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,800 for a three-bedroom and $9,050 to $13,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 838 road miles (710 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 9 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 Pennsylvania into Tennessee 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 $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 Scranton–Clarksville corridor.