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 → Poughkeepsie, NY · Short-haul move
About 90 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,740–$2,590, delivery in 1–2 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 267 in Poughkeepsie.
The route from Springfield, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY covers roughly 90 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 2 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,740 and $2,590, 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 267 around Poughkeepsie (103 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 Poughkeepsie.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Poughkeepsie about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 6,137 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,780 | $4,600 | $5,620 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,740–$2,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Poughkeepsie, NY. 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 $1,000 to $1,480 for a studio, $1,130 to $1,680 for a one-bedroom, $1,740 to $2,590 for a two-bedroom, $2,600 to $3,880 for a three-bedroom and $3,780 to $5,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 90 road miles (77 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 15 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 New York 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Poughkeepsie corridor.