Earth Stewards LLC
- USDOT
- 2186546
- Based in
- Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Ashland, OR → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move
About 632 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 5 carriers on the Ashland side and 35 in Missoula.
The route from Ashland, OR to Missoula, MT covers roughly 632 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 11 h 36 min.
On the Ashland side there are 5 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 35 around Missoula (24 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 Missoula.
Ashland has a population of about 21,000 and Missoula about 76,000. Ashland is considerably denser (3,219 people per square mile versus 2,111), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Montana than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,170 | $7,530 | $9,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,490 | $10,350 | $12,630 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ashland, OR → Missoula, MT. 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: Gary E Stamps
Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC
Legal name: Darom LLC
Legal name: Igor F Babak
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,180 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 632 road miles (535 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 36 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 Oregon into Montana 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 $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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 Ashland–Missoula corridor.