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 → Provo, UT · Cross-country move
About 2,256 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,020–$10,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 113 in Provo.
The route from New Bern, NC to Provo, UT covers roughly 2,256 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 $7,020 to $10,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 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 113 around Provo (65 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 Provo.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Provo about 114,527. Provo is the denser city (2,762 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 | $2,810 | $3,420 | $4,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,140 | $6,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,020 | $8,560 | $10,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,230 | $13,700 | $16,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,450 | $18,840 | $22,980 |
$3,220–$4,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,030–$4,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,020–$10,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Provo, UT. 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 $2,810 to $4,180 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,270 for a one-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,450 for a two-bedroom, $11,230 to $16,710 for a three-bedroom and $15,450 to $22,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,256 road miles (1,912 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Utah 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 $3,220 to $4,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,030 to $4,460. 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–Provo corridor.