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 → Walnut Creek, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,067 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,210–$15,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 268 in Walnut Creek.
The route from Springfield, MA to Walnut Creek, CA covers roughly 3,067 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $10,210 to $15,190 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 268 around Walnut Creek (106 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 Walnut Creek.
Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Walnut Creek about 70,000. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,549), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,080 | $4,980 | $6,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,470 | $9,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,210 | $12,450 | $15,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,340 | $19,930 | $24,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,470 | $27,400 | $33,430 |
$4,200–$5,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,760–$5,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,210–$15,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MA → Walnut Creek, 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: Sukhjit Sandhu Trucking INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,080 to $6,080 for a studio, $6,130 to $9,120 for a one-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,190 for a two-bedroom, $16,340 to $24,310 for a three-bedroom and $22,470 to $33,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,067 road miles (2,599 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 $4,200 to $5,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,760 to $5,530. 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–Walnut Creek corridor.