Olympus Technical Services INC
- USDOT
- 787890
- MC
- 1358548
- Based in
- Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 18 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Helena, MT → Independence, MO · Long-distance move
About 1,217 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 214 in Independence.
The route from Helena, MT to Independence, MO covers roughly 1,217 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,010 to $7,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 41 min.
On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 214 around Independence (159 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 Independence.
Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Independence about 121,675. The two cities have comparable density (1,900 and 1,577 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,010 | $9,770 | $11,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,010 | $13,430 | $16,390 |
$1,700–$2,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,010–$7,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Helena, MT → Independence, MO. 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 $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,450 for a two-bedroom, $8,010 to $11,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,010 to $16,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,217 road miles (1,031 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 41 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Montana into Missouri 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 $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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 Helena–Independence corridor.