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 → Ontario, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,300 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,910–$11,770, delivery in 7–14 days, 780 carriers on the Warren side and 1,156 in Ontario.
Ontario sits about 2,300 miles west of Warren, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,910 to $11,770 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 40 hours (5 driving days).
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 1,156 around Ontario (612 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 Ontario.
Warren has a population of about 137,138 and Ontario about 187,013. The two cities have comparable density (4,052 and 3,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California 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 | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,750 | $5,790 | $7,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,910 | $9,650 | $11,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,660 | $15,430 | $18,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,400 | $21,220 | $25,890 |
$3,260–$4,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,070–$4,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,910–$11,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Warren, MI → Ontario, CA. 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 $3,160 to $4,710 for a studio, $4,750 to $7,060 for a one-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,770 for a two-bedroom, $12,660 to $18,830 for a three-bedroom and $17,400 to $25,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,300 road miles (1,949 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $3,260 to $4,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,070 to $4,520. 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–Ontario corridor.