Navajo Express INC
- USDOT
- 202381
- MC
- 157626
- Based in
- Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 296 trucks, 303 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Thornton, CO → Concord, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,092 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 152 in Concord.
The route from Thornton, CO to Concord, CA covers roughly 1,092 miles by road, a west-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 $5,650 to $8,410 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 19 h 32 min.
On the Thornton side there are 718 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (266 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Concord (49 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 Concord.
Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Concord about 123,261. The two cities have comparable density (3,952 and 4,098 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,040 | $11,030 | $13,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,430 | $15,160 | $18,500 |
$1,570–$2,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,650–$8,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Thornton, CO → Concord, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,450 for a three-bedroom and $12,430 to $18,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,092 road miles (925 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 32 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 Colorado 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 $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Thornton–Concord corridor.