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 → Dover, DE · Cross-country move
About 2,891 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,500–$12,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 38 carriers on the Corvallis side and 143 in Dover.
Moving from Corvallis to Dover is a cross-country move of roughly 2,891 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Delaware.
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 $8,500 to $12,650 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 50 hours (6 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 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.
Corvallis has a population of about 60,000 and Dover about 40,000. Corvallis is considerably denser (4,124 people per square mile versus 1,654), 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 | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,100 | $6,220 | $7,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,500 | $10,370 | $12,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,600 | $16,590 | $20,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,700 | $22,810 | $27,830 |
$4,020–$5,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,600–$5,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,500–$12,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Corvallis, OR → Dover, DE. 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: Jkb Corp
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,060 for a studio, $5,100 to $7,590 for a one-bedroom, $8,500 to $12,650 for a two-bedroom, $13,600 to $20,240 for a three-bedroom and $18,700 to $27,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,891 road miles (2,450 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 Oregon into Delaware 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 $4,020 to $5,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,290. 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–Dover corridor.