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

Movers from Sterling Heights to Fredericksburg

About 1,441 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,570–$8,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 11 in Fredericksburg.

1,441 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,570–$8,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sterling Heights, Michigan
To: Fredericksburg, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,441 miles (1,221 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Fredericksburg → Sterling Heights

Fredericksburg sits about 1,441 miles southwest of Sterling Heights, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Texas 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 $5,570 to $8,290 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 11 around Fredericksburg (4 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 Fredericksburg.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Fredericksburg about 11,000. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 1,138), 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 Fredericksburg

Full-service estimate for 1,441 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,230	$2,720	$3,320
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,340	$4,080	$4,980
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,570	$6,800	$8,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,920	$10,880	$13,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,260	$14,950	$18,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,080–$2,940

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

Portable container

$2,310–$3,390

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

Full-service mover

$5,570–$8,290

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

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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 Fredericksburg (destination)

Affordable Movers Of The Hill Country LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1937257
MC: 981080
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (830) 997-9110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allied Moving & Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3349014
MC: 1070341
Based in: Fredericksbrg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (830) 456-2303 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & L Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2641216
MC: 968782
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (830) 456-2571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sokoloff Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Maxmillian Sokoloff

USDOT: 2529407
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (830) 307-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anchor Moving Services INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2783059
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (830) 992-3729 Route Verify on FMCSA

4 Pardners Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4491786
MC: 1775681
Based in: Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (325) 248-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diamond Classic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3665387
MC: 1268885
Based in: Mason, TX 76856 (38 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 415-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Fietz Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Fast Fietz Moving LLC

USDOT: 2862121
Based in: Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (512) 938-9956 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Fredericksburg

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Fredericksburg if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,320 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,980 for a one-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,290 for a two-bedroom, $8,920 to $13,270 for a three-bedroom and $12,260 to $18,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fredericksburg from Sterling Heights?

About 1,441 road miles (1,221 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Fredericksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,080 to $2,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,390. 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–Fredericksburg corridor.