Cheney Brothers INC
- USDOT
- 41648
- MC
- 895890
- Based in
- Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 753 trucks, 975 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
West Palm Beach, FL → Torrance, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,736 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,870–$13,200, delivery in 7–14 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 789 in Torrance.
Moving from West Palm Beach to Torrance is a cross-country move of roughly 2,736 road miles, heading west from Florida to California.
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 $8,870 to $13,200 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 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 789 around Torrance (357 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 Torrance.
West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Torrance about 138,391. Torrance is the denser city (7,174 people per square mile versus 2,182 in West Palm Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,320 | $6,490 | $7,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,870 | $10,820 | $13,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,190 | $17,310 | $21,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,510 | $23,790 | $29,030 |
$3,860–$5,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,870–$13,200
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Torrance, 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 $3,550 to $5,280 for a studio, $5,320 to $7,920 for a one-bedroom, $8,870 to $13,200 for a two-bedroom, $14,190 to $21,110 for a three-bedroom and $19,510 to $29,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,736 road miles (2,319 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 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 Florida 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 $3,860 to $5,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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 West Palm Beach–Torrance corridor.