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Sterling Heights, MI → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Amarillo

About 1,332 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,310–$7,900, delivery in 3–7 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,332 miroad distance
  • 23 h 40 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,310–$7,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,332 miles (1,129 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 40 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Sterling Heights

Moving from Sterling Heights to Amarillo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,332 road miles, heading west from Michigan to Texas.

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 $5,310 to $7,900 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 23 h 40 min.

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Amarillo about 205,130. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,332 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,120 $2,590 $3,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,190 $3,890 $4,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,310 $6,480 $7,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,500 $10,360 $12,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,680 $14,250 $17,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,570

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,210–$3,250

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,310–$7,900

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sterling Heights to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,190 to $4,740 for a one-bedroom, $5,310 to $7,900 for a two-bedroom, $8,500 to $12,640 for a three-bedroom and $11,680 to $17,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Sterling Heights?

About 1,332 road miles (1,129 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan into Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Sterling Heights to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Sterling Heights–Amarillo corridor.