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 → Santa Rosa, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,090 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,260–$15,260, delivery in 7–14 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 88 in Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa sits about 3,090 miles west of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $10,260 to $15,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 53 hours (6 driving days).
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 88 around Santa Rosa (23 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 Santa Rosa.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 4,191 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,150 | $7,500 | $9,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,260 | $12,510 | $15,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,410 | $20,010 | $24,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,560 | $27,520 | $33,570 |
$4,230–$5,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,260–$15,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Santa Rosa, CA. 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.
Legal name: Affordable Waste Solutions INC
Legal name: Clark Relocations LLC
Legal name: Boomerang Storage LLC
Legal name: Non Stop Towing INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,100 to $6,100 for a studio, $6,150 to $9,160 for a one-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,260 for a two-bedroom, $16,410 to $24,420 for a three-bedroom and $22,560 to $33,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,090 road miles (2,618 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,230 to $5,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,560. 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–Santa Rosa corridor.