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 → Steamboat Springs, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,957 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,750–$10,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.
The route from New Bern, NC to Steamboat Springs, CO covers roughly 1,957 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 $6,750 to $10,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 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 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.
New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,099 and 1,337 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,230 | $10,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,800 | $13,170 | $16,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,850 | $18,110 | $22,090 |
$2,760–$3,900
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,770–$4,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,750–$10,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Steamboat Springs, CO. 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 $2,700 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,020 for a one-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,040 for a two-bedroom, $10,800 to $16,070 for a three-bedroom and $14,850 to $22,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,957 road miles (1,658 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Colorado 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 $2,760 to $3,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,070. 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–Steamboat Springs corridor.