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 → Farmington, NM · Cross-country move
About 2,049 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,430–$9,560, delivery in 5–10 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 18 in Farmington.
Farmington sits about 2,049 miles west of New Bern, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to New Mexico that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,430 to $9,560 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 36 hours (5 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 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Farmington about 46,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,099 and 1,353 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 | $2,570 | $3,140 | $3,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,700 | $5,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,430 | $7,840 | $9,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,280 | $12,540 | $15,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,140 | $17,240 | $21,040 |
$2,860–$4,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,850–$4,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,430–$9,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Farmington, NM. 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 $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,860 to $5,740 for a one-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,560 for a two-bedroom, $10,280 to $15,300 for a three-bedroom and $14,140 to $21,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,049 road miles (1,737 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 New Mexico 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 $2,860 to $4,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,850 to $4,190. 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–Farmington corridor.