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 → Madison, WI · Long-distance move
About 1,016 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,520–$6,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 228 in Madison.
Moving from New Bern to Madison is a long-distance move of roughly 1,016 road miles, heading northwest from North Carolina to Wisconsin.
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 $4,520 to $6,730 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 18 h 13 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 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Madison about 286,233. Madison is the denser city (3,390 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,710 | $3,310 | $4,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,520 | $5,520 | $6,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,240 | $8,820 | $10,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,950 | $12,130 | $14,800 |
$1,490–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,520–$6,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Madison, WI. 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 $1,810 to $2,690 for a studio, $2,710 to $4,040 for a one-bedroom, $4,520 to $6,730 for a two-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,770 for a three-bedroom and $9,950 to $14,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,016 road miles (861 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 13 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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–Madison corridor.