Giltner Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 846075
- MC
- 374966
- Based in
- Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 201 trucks, 189 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Twin Falls, ID → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,000 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 84 carriers on the Twin Falls side and 82 in Amarillo.
The route from Twin Falls, ID to Amarillo, TX covers roughly 1,000 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,580 to $6,810 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 57 min.
On the Twin Falls side there are 84 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.
Twin Falls has a population of about 55,000 and Amarillo about 205,130. Twin Falls is considerably denser (2,644 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $1,830 | $2,230 | $2,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,350 | $4,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,580 | $5,580 | $6,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,320 | $8,930 | $10,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,070 | $12,280 | $14,980 |
$1,480–$2,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,580–$6,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Twin Falls, ID → 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: Arco Freight LLC
Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,720 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,810 for a two-bedroom, $7,320 to $10,890 for a three-bedroom and $10,070 to $14,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,000 road miles (847 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Idaho 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 $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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 Twin Falls–Amarillo corridor.