R L Thompson Company INC
- USDOT
- 2466764
- MC
- 1128524
- Based in
- New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
New Bern, NC → El Paso, TX · Cross-country move
About 2,007 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,500–$9,670, delivery in 5–10 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 360 in El Paso.
The route from New Bern, NC to El Paso, TX covers roughly 2,007 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,500 to $9,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).
On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 360 around El Paso (263 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 El Paso.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and El Paso about 683,012. El Paso is the denser city (2,627 people per square mile versus 1,099 in New Bern), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,170 | $3,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,900 | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,500 | $7,920 | $9,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,390 | $12,680 | $15,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,290 | $17,430 | $21,260 |
$2,810–$3,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,810–$4,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,500–$9,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → El Paso, TX. 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 $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,800 for a one-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a two-bedroom, $10,390 to $15,470 for a three-bedroom and $14,290 to $21,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,007 road miles (1,701 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 North Carolina into Texas 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 $2,810 to $3,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,130. 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 New Bern–El Paso corridor.