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 → Mesquite, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,940 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,750–$10,050, delivery in 5–10 days, 38 carriers on the Corvallis side and 1,504 in Mesquite.
Mesquite sits about 1,940 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 $6,750 to $10,050 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 34 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 1,504 around Mesquite (636 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 Mesquite.
Corvallis has a population of about 60,000 and Mesquite about 150,693. Corvallis is considerably denser (4,124 people per square mile versus 3,095), 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 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 | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,240 | $10,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,810 | $13,180 | $16,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,860 | $18,120 | $22,110 |
$2,740–$3,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,750–$4,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,750–$10,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Corvallis, OR → Mesquite, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,700 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,030 for a one-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,050 for a two-bedroom, $10,810 to $16,080 for a three-bedroom and $14,860 to $22,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,940 road miles (1,644 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 $2,740 to $3,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,050. 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–Mesquite corridor.