Priority Waste
Legal name: Priority Waste LLC
- USDOT
- 3097519
- Based in
- Clinton Township, MI 48038 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 859 trucks, 682 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Warren, MI → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,351 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,630–$8,380, delivery in 3–7 days, 780 carriers on the Warren side and 104 in Fort Collins.
The route from Warren, MI to Fort Collins, CO covers roughly 1,351 miles by road, a west-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 $5,630 to $8,380 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 24 h.
On the Warren side there are 780 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (334 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around Fort Collins (46 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 Fort Collins.
Warren has a population of about 137,138 and Fort Collins about 171,500. Warren is considerably denser (4,052 people per square mile versus 2,969), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,120 | $5,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,630 | $6,870 | $8,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,010 | $10,990 | $13,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,390 | $15,110 | $18,430 |
$1,990–$2,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,230–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,630–$8,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Warren, MI → Fort Collins, CO. 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: Priority Waste LLC
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Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC
Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,350 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,030 for a one-bedroom, $5,630 to $8,380 for a two-bedroom, $9,010 to $13,400 for a three-bedroom and $12,390 to $18,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,351 road miles (1,145 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 h.
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 Michigan into Colorado 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 $1,990 to $2,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,270. 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 Warren–Fort Collins corridor.