Elite Logistics Corporation
- USDOT
- 1069767
- MC
- 445668
- Based in
- Long Beach, CA 90805 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 252 trucks, 95 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Torrance, CA → Buckeye, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 389 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,380–$5,040, delivery in 1–3 days, 789 carriers on the Torrance side and 87 in Buckeye.
Moving from Torrance to Buckeye is a regional long-distance move of roughly 389 road miles, heading east from California to Arizona.
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 $3,380 to $5,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 24 min.
On the Torrance side there are 789 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (357 of them authorized for interstate work), and 87 around Buckeye (50 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 Buckeye.
Torrance has a population of about 138,391 and Buckeye about 125,445. Torrance is considerably denser (7,174 people per square mile versus 233), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,420 | $6,600 | $8,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,450 | $9,080 | $11,080 |
$550–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,380–$5,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Torrance, CA → Buckeye, AZ. 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: Rafael Torres Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,030 to $3,020 for a one-bedroom, $3,380 to $5,040 for a two-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,060 for a three-bedroom and $7,450 to $11,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 389 road miles (330 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 California into Arizona 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 $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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 Torrance–Buckeye corridor.