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New Bern, NC → Shreveport, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from New Bern to Shreveport

About 1,152 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,750–$7,070, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 81 in Shreveport.

  • 1,152 miroad distance
  • 20 h 34 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,750–$7,0702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,152 miles (976 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 34 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → New Bern

Moving from New Bern to Shreveport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,152 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Louisiana.

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 $4,750 to $7,070 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 20 h 34 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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Shreveport is the denser city (1,740 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.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,152 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,750 $5,790 $7,070
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,600 $9,270 $11,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,450 $12,740 $15,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,310

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,050–$3,010

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,750–$7,070

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Shreveport, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT
329976
MC
214531
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
531994
MC
377432
Based in
Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT
4709194
MC
78051792
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3017195
MC
32377
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3172857
MC
1345099
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124241
MC
826909
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6061387
MC
56780556
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3412395
MC
1702771
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Shreveport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,240 for a one-bedroom, $4,750 to $7,070 for a two-bedroom, $7,600 to $11,310 for a three-bedroom and $10,450 to $15,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from New Bern?

About 1,152 road miles (976 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 34 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina into Louisiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for New Bern to Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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–Shreveport corridor.