Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 1385753
- MC
- 527864
- Based in
- Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 74 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Springfield, MA → Hartford, CT · Local move
About 30 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,340–$1,990, delivery in 0–1 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 350 in Hartford.
Hartford sits about 30 miles south of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Connecticut that most movers classify as a local 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 56 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,340 and $1,990, before packing or storage.
On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 350 around Hartford (246 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 Hartford.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Connecticut than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,020 | $1,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,080 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,340–$1,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Hartford, CT. 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 $710 to $1,050 for a studio, $830 to $1,240 for a one-bedroom, $1,340 to $1,990 for a two-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,090 for a three-bedroom and $3,120 to $4,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 30 road miles (25 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts into Connecticut 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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 Springfield–Hartford corridor.