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 → Montpelier, VT · Long-distance move
About 1,109 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,890–$7,280, delivery in 3–7 days, 82 carriers on the Clarksville side and 33 in Montpelier.
Montpelier sits about 1,109 miles northeast of Clarksville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Vermont that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,890 to $7,280 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 49 min.
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 33 around Montpelier (21 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 Montpelier.
Clarksville has a population of about 188,829 and Montpelier about 8,000. Clarksville is considerably denser (1,677 people per square mile versus 803), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Vermont is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Vermont 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 | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,970 | $7,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,760 | $13,130 | $16,020 |
$1,590–$2,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,010–$2,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,890–$7,280
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clarksville, TN → Montpelier, VT. 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 $1,960 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,370 for a one-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,280 for a two-bedroom, $7,830 to $11,650 for a three-bedroom and $10,760 to $16,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,109 road miles (940 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Vermont 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 $1,590 to $2,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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–Montpelier corridor.