Thomas & Son Distributors
Legal name: Arnold J Thomas & Son INC
- USDOT
- 61163
- MC
- 152430
- Based in
- Springfield, OR 97478 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 98 trucks, 98 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Eugene, OR → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move
About 2,941 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,680–$14,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Eugene side and 19 in Hilo.
Moving from Eugene to Hilo is a cross-country move of roughly 2,941 road miles, heading southwest from Oregon to Hawaii.
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 $9,680 to $14,410 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 51 hours (6 driving days).
On the Eugene side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.
Eugene has a population of about 178,618 and Hilo about 45,000. Eugene is considerably denser (3,997 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii 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 | $3,870 | $4,720 | $5,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,090 | $8,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,680 | $11,810 | $14,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,490 | $18,900 | $23,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,300 | $25,980 | $31,700 |
$4,070–$5,750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,640–$5,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,680–$14,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Eugene, OR → Hilo, HI. 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 $3,870 to $5,760 for a studio, $5,810 to $8,640 for a one-bedroom, $9,680 to $14,410 for a two-bedroom, $15,490 to $23,050 for a three-bedroom and $21,300 to $31,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,941 road miles (2,492 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 Hawaii 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 $4,070 to $5,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,360. 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 Eugene–Hilo corridor.