Level Excavating INC
- USDOT
- 2264228
- MC
- 797196
- Based in
- Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012
Hood River, OR → Ashland, OR · Regional long-distance move
About 295 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,850–$4,250, delivery in 1–3 days, 13 carriers on the Hood River side and 5 in Ashland.
Moving from Hood River to Ashland is a regional long-distance move of roughly 295 road miles, heading south within Oregon.
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 $2,850 to $4,250 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 5 h 47 min.
On the Hood River side there are 13 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 5 around Ashland (1 interstate). For an in-state 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 Ashland.
Hood River has a population of about 8,000 and Ashland about 21,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,188 and 3,219 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 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,570 | $5,570 | $6,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,660 | $9,340 |
$450–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,850–$4,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hood River, OR → Ashland, OR. 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: Gc Logistics LLC
Legal name: Gary E Stamps
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,550 for a one-bedroom, $2,850 to $4,250 for a two-bedroom, $4,570 to $6,790 for a three-bedroom and $6,280 to $9,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 295 road miles (250 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 47 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.
No. Because both Hood River and Ashland are in Oregon, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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 Hood River–Ashland corridor.