Central Tejas Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2481494
- MC
- 925578
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
The route from Waco, TX to Hilo, HI covers roughly 4,316 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $11,750 to $17,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 75 hours (9 driving days).
On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.
Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Hilo about 45,000. Waco is considerably denser (1,561 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Hawaii does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Waco to Hilo
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,730 | $6,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $7,050 | $8,600 | $10,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $11,750 | $14,330 | $17,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $18,800 | $22,930 | $27,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $25,850 | $31,530 | $38,460 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$5,940–$8,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$4,870–$7,160
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$11,750–$17,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Waco (origin)
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Darss LLC
- USDOT
- 3304893
- MC
- 1445596
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76710 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Little Guys Movers
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Chisos Trail INC
- USDOT
- 3583960
- MC
- 1211601
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Tip Toe Hauling LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4463894
- MC
- 1760784
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Triple 7 Movers Of Texas LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4050232
- MC
- 1534564
- Based in
- Woodway, TX 76712 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Getwhitit LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4444373
- MC
- 1750503
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76708 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Deluxe Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1675025
- MC
- 615592
- Based in
- Hewitt, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Skyz The Limit Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3783959
- MC
- 1360338
- Based in
- Chilton, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Near Hilo (destination)
Acr Water Hauling INC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 1205380
- Based in
- Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004
Hitco Moving & Storage
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: H Kono INC
- USDOT
- 30309
- MC
- 512899
- Based in
- Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Island Cold Storage LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2190838
- MC
- 760358
- Based in
- Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 11 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Kuwaye Trucking INC
Intrastate carrier
- USDOT
- 62964
- Based in
- Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Mihara Transfer Incorporated
Intrastate carrier
- USDOT
- 62971
- Based in
- Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Keaau Service Station INC
Intrastate carrier
- USDOT
- 762035
- Based in
- Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 11 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Yamada Transfer INC
Intrastate carrier
- USDOT
- 129889
- Based in
- Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Kai'S Trucking LLC
Intrastate carrier
- USDOT
- 1953191
- Based in
- Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009