Priority Waste
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
Sterling Heights, MI → League City, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,329 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,300–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 187 in League City.
The route from Sterling Heights, MI to League City, TX covers roughly 1,329 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,300 to $7,890 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 37 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 187 around League City (79 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 League City.
Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and League City about 119,905. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,230), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,180 | $3,880 | $4,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,470 | $7,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,480 | $10,350 | $12,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,670 | $14,230 | $17,360 |
$1,820–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,300–$7,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sterling Heights, MI → League City, TX. 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: Priority Waste LLC
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Legal name: Pioneer Freight LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,730 for a one-bedroom, $5,300 to $7,890 for a two-bedroom, $8,480 to $12,620 for a three-bedroom and $11,670 to $17,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,329 road miles (1,126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Sterling Heights–League City corridor.