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 → Grand Rapids, MI · Regional long-distance move
About 162 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,100–$3,120, delivery in 1–2 days, 780 carriers on the Warren side and 322 in Grand Rapids.
The route from Warren, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers roughly 162 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,100 to $3,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 30 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 322 around Grand Rapids (185 interstate). For an in-state 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 Grand Rapids.
Warren has a population of about 137,138 and Grand Rapids about 201,183. The two cities have comparable density (4,052 and 4,440 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,360 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,630 | $6,870 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,100–$3,120
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Warren, MI → Grand Rapids, MI. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,260 to $1,870 for a one-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,120 for a two-bedroom, $3,360 to $4,990 for a three-bedroom and $4,620 to $6,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 162 road miles (137 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Warren and Grand Rapids are in Michigan, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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–Grand Rapids corridor.