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 → Norman, OK · Long-distance move
About 1,349 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,720, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 91 in Norman.
Moving from New Bern to Norman is a long-distance move of roughly 1,349 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Oklahoma.
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 $5,190 to $7,720 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 23 h 58 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 91 around Norman (57 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 Norman.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Norman about 130,943. New Bern is considerably denser (1,099 people per square mile versus 716), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,190 | $6,330 | $7,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,300 | $10,120 | $12,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,410 | $13,920 | $16,980 |
$1,840–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,190–$7,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Norman, OK. 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 $2,070 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,720 for a two-bedroom, $8,300 to $12,350 for a three-bedroom and $11,410 to $16,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,349 road miles (1,143 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 58 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 Oklahoma 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 $1,840 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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–Norman corridor.