Smith Seed Services LLC
- USDOT
- 317331
- MC
- 157684
- Based in
- Halsey, OR 97348 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1988
Corvallis, OR → Allen, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,918 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,720–$10,000, delivery in 5–10 days, 38 carriers on the Corvallis side and 680 in Allen.
Allen sits about 1,918 miles east of Corvallis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oregon to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,720 to $10,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Corvallis side there are 38 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 680 around Allen (290 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 Allen.
Corvallis has a population of about 60,000 and Allen about 113,447. The two cities have comparable density (4,124 and 3,963 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,920 | $6,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,190 | $10,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,750 | $13,110 | $15,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,780 | $18,030 | $21,990 |
$2,720–$3,840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,730–$4,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,720–$10,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Corvallis, OR → Allen, TX. 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: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co
Legal name: Sia Transportation INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,030 to $6,000 for a one-bedroom, $6,720 to $10,000 for a two-bedroom, $10,750 to $15,990 for a three-bedroom and $14,780 to $21,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,918 road miles (1,626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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 $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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 Corvallis–Allen corridor.