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 → Murfreesboro, TN · Long-distance move
About 1,015 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 282 in Murfreesboro.
Murfreesboro sits about 1,015 miles southwest of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to Tennessee 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 $5,010 to $7,450 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 18 h 12 min.
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 282 around Murfreesboro (182 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 Murfreesboro.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Murfreesboro about 171,178. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,429), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,020 | $9,770 | $11,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,020 | $13,440 | $16,400 |
$1,490–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,010–$7,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Murfreesboro, 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 $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,450 for a two-bedroom, $8,020 to $11,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,020 to $16,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,015 road miles (860 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 12 min.
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 Massachusetts 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 $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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–Murfreesboro corridor.