Zip Delivery Services LLC
- USDOT
- 4151097
- MC
- 1593569
- Based in
- Tucson, AZ 85711 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 100 trucks, 100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Tucson, AZ → Sioux City, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,259 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 212 carriers on the Tucson side and 61 in Sioux City.
Moving from Tucson to Sioux City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,259 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona to Iowa.
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 $5,130 to $7,640 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 24 min.
On the Tucson side there are 212 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 of them authorized for interstate work), and 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.
Tucson has a population of about 548,371 and Sioux City about 85,000. Tucson is considerably denser (2,252 people per square mile versus 1,457), 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 Iowa than in Arizona, 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 | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,760 | $4,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,130 | $6,260 | $7,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,210 | $10,020 | $12,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,290 | $13,770 | $16,800 |
$1,740–$2,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,130–$7,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Tucson, AZ → Sioux City, IA. 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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Legal name: Action Moving & Storage
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,210 to $12,220 for a three-bedroom and $11,290 to $16,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,259 road miles (1,067 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 24 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 Arizona into Iowa 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 $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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 Tucson–Sioux City corridor.