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 → Ukiah, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 400 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,520–$5,240, delivery in 1–3 days, 49 carriers on the Eugene side and 15 in Ukiah.
Ukiah sits about 400 miles south of Eugene, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oregon to California that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,520 to $5,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 36 min.
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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Eugene has a population of about 178,618 and Ukiah about 17,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,997 and 3,484 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 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,520 | $4,290 | $5,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,630 | $6,870 | $8,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,740 | $9,440 | $11,520 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,520–$5,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Eugene, OR → Ukiah, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $2,110 to $3,140 for a one-bedroom, $3,520 to $5,240 for a two-bedroom, $5,630 to $8,380 for a three-bedroom and $7,740 to $11,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 400 road miles (339 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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–Ukiah corridor.