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 → Longview, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,215 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 89 in Longview.
Longview sits about 1,215 miles west of New Bern, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to Texas that most movers classify as a 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 $5,030 to $7,480 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 39 min.
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 89 around Longview (47 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 Longview.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Longview about 82,000. Longview is the denser city (1,462 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 | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,030 | $6,130 | $7,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,040 | $9,810 | $11,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,060 | $13,490 | $16,450 |
$1,700–$2,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,030–$7,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Longview, 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 $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a two-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,060 to $16,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,215 road miles (1,030 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 39 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 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 $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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–Longview corridor.