K & B Transport INC
- USDOT
- 75914
- MC
- 1184
- Based in
- Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 55 trucks, 55 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
South Bend, IN → Laredo, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,449 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 173 carriers on the South Bend side and 323 in Laredo.
The route from South Bend, IN to Laredo, TX covers roughly 1,449 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 $5,510 to $8,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the South Bend side there are 173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (134 of them authorized for interstate work), and 323 around Laredo (207 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 Laredo.
South Bend has a population of about 103,201 and Laredo about 269,515. The two cities have comparable density (2,463 and 2,396 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas 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 | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,720 | $8,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,810 | $10,750 | $13,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,120 | $14,770 | $18,030 |
$2,090–$2,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,310–$3,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,510–$8,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for South Bend, IN → Laredo, TX. 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 $2,200 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,190 for a two-bedroom, $8,810 to $13,110 for a three-bedroom and $12,120 to $18,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,449 road miles (1,228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Indiana into Texas 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 $2,090 to $2,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,400. 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 South Bend–Laredo corridor.