Bentley Truck Services INC
- USDOT
- 524125
- Based in
- Logan Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,467 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Wilmington, DE → Charlotte, NC · Long-distance move
About 504 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,390–$5,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 315 carriers on the Wilmington side and 1,057 in Charlotte.
Moving from Wilmington to Charlotte is a long-distance move of roughly 504 road miles, heading southwest from Delaware to North Carolina.
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 $3,390 to $5,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 23 min.
On the Wilmington side there are 315 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (214 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,057 around Charlotte (765 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 Charlotte.
Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Charlotte about 964,784. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 2,837), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,460 | $9,100 | $11,100 |
$820–$1,150
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,470–$2,160
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,390–$5,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, DE → Charlotte, NC. 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: M Gerace Enterprises INC
Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,360 to $2,020 for a studio, $2,040 to $3,030 for a one-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,050 for a two-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a three-bedroom and $7,460 to $11,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 504 road miles (427 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 23 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Delaware into North Carolina 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 $820 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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 Wilmington–Charlotte corridor.