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 → St. Louis, MO · Cross-country move
About 1,882 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,080–$10,530, delivery in 5–10 days, 789 carriers on the Torrance side and 645 in St. Louis.
Moving from Torrance to St. Louis is a cross-country move of roughly 1,882 road miles, heading east from California to Missouri.
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 $7,080 to $10,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
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 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.
Torrance has a population of about 138,391 and St. Louis about 278,144. Torrance is considerably denser (7,174 people per square mile versus 4,888), 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 Missouri 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 | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,180 | $6,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,080 | $8,630 | $10,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,330 | $13,820 | $16,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,580 | $19,000 | $23,170 |
$2,680–$3,790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,700–$3,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,080–$10,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Torrance, CA → St. Louis, MO. 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: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,830 to $4,210 for a studio, $4,250 to $6,320 for a one-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,530 for a two-bedroom, $11,330 to $16,850 for a three-bedroom and $15,580 to $23,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,882 road miles (1,595 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Missouri 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 $2,680 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. 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–St. Louis corridor.