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 Lauderdale, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,347 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,460–$8,120, delivery in 3–7 days, 780 carriers on the Warren side and 1,841 in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale sits about 1,347 miles south of Warren, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,460 to $8,120 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 23 h 55 min.
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 1,841 around Fort Lauderdale (706 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 Lauderdale.
Warren has a population of about 137,138 and Fort Lauderdale about 188,677. Fort Lauderdale is the denser city (5,282 people per square mile versus 4,052 in Warren), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida 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 | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,650 | $8,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,730 | $10,650 | $12,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,000 | $14,640 | $17,860 |
$1,830–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,460–$8,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Warren, MI → Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,250 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,870 for a one-bedroom, $5,460 to $8,120 for a two-bedroom, $8,730 to $12,990 for a three-bedroom and $12,000 to $17,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,347 road miles (1,141 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 55 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 Michigan into Florida 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 $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 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 Lauderdale corridor.