Thompson Moving & Storage INC
- USDOT
- 36779
- MC
- 129283
- Based in
- Clarksville, TN 37040 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Clarksville, TN → Antioch, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,225 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,710–$11,470, delivery in 7–14 days, 82 carriers on the Clarksville side and 124 in Antioch.
Moving from Clarksville to Antioch is a cross-country move of roughly 2,225 road miles, heading west from Tennessee 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 $7,710 to $11,470 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 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Clarksville side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 124 around Antioch (36 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 Antioch.
Clarksville has a population of about 188,829 and Antioch about 118,958. Antioch is the denser city (3,948 people per square mile versus 1,677 in Clarksville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,760 | $4,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,710 | $9,400 | $11,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,330 | $15,040 | $18,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,960 | $20,680 | $25,230 |
$3,040–$4,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,010–$4,420
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,710–$11,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clarksville, TN → Antioch, 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 $3,080 to $4,590 for a studio, $4,620 to $6,880 for a one-bedroom, $7,710 to $11,470 for a two-bedroom, $12,330 to $18,350 for a three-bedroom and $16,960 to $25,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,225 road miles (1,886 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 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 Tennessee 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 $3,040 to $4,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,420. 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 Clarksville–Antioch corridor.