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 → Valdosta, GA · Long-distance move
About 995 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,560–$6,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 264 carriers on the Scranton side and 130 in Valdosta.
Valdosta sits about 995 miles southwest of Scranton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Georgia 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 $4,560 to $6,790 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 17 h 51 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 130 around Valdosta (77 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 Valdosta.
Scranton has a population of about 76,000 and Valdosta about 56,000. Scranton is considerably denser (3,016 people per square mile versus 1,539), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,560 | $5,570 | $6,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,300 | $8,910 | $10,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,040 | $12,250 | $14,940 |
$1,470–$2,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,560–$6,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Scranton, PA → Valdosta, GA. 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 $1,830 to $2,720 for a studio, $2,740 to $4,070 for a one-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,790 for a two-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,870 for a three-bedroom and $10,040 to $14,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 995 road miles (843 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 51 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 Georgia 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 $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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–Valdosta corridor.