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 → Modesto, CA · Long-distance move
About 582 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 38 carriers on the Corvallis side and 392 in Modesto.
Moving from Corvallis to Modesto is a long-distance move of roughly 582 road miles, heading south from Oregon 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 $4,180 to $6,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 44 min.
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 392 around Modesto (205 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 Modesto.
Corvallis has a population of about 60,000 and Modesto about 219,652. The two cities have comparable density (4,124 and 5,081 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,090 | $6,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,150 | $9,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,190 | $11,210 | $13,670 |
$900–$1,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,540–$2,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,180–$6,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Corvallis, OR → Modesto, 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.
Legal name: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,730 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,220 for a two-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,940 for a three-bedroom and $9,190 to $13,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 582 road miles (493 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 44 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 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 $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,260. 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–Modesto corridor.