Goodrich Excavation
Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich
- USDOT
- 1057014
- MC
- 45408
- Based in
- Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Truckee, CA → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,236 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,810–$8,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 82 in Amarillo.
Moving from Truckee to Amarillo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,236 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.
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 $5,810 to $8,640 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 22 h 1 min.
On the Truckee side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.
Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Amarillo about 205,130. Amarillo is the denser city (1,959 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,250 | $5,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,290 | $11,330 | $13,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,780 | $15,580 | $19,010 |
$1,720–$2,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,120–$3,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,810–$8,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Truckee, CA → Amarillo, 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: Daniel B Goodrich
Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC
Legal name: David Duane Dunham
Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,320 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,480 to $5,180 for a one-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a two-bedroom, $9,290 to $13,820 for a three-bedroom and $12,780 to $19,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,236 road miles (1,047 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 1 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 California 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 $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 Truckee–Amarillo corridor.