Altman Specialty Plants LLC
- USDOT
- 440672
- MC
- 277756
- Based in
- Vista, CA 92084 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 311 trucks, 309 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Oceanside, CA → Augusta, ME · Cross-country move
About 3,109 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,540–$14,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 113 carriers on the Oceanside side and 129 in Augusta.
Augusta sits about 3,109 miles northeast of Oceanside, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,540 to $14,190 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 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Oceanside side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.
Oceanside has a population of about 170,483 and Augusta about 19,000. Oceanside is considerably denser (4,215 people per square mile versus 343), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,810 | $4,650 | $5,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,720 | $6,980 | $8,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,540 | $11,630 | $14,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,260 | $18,610 | $22,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,980 | $25,590 | $31,220 |
$4,240–$5,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,790–$5,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,540–$14,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oceanside, CA → Augusta, ME. 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.
Legal name: Araya Construction INC
Legal name: Robert J Burg
Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,810 to $5,680 for a studio, $5,720 to $8,510 for a one-bedroom, $9,540 to $14,190 for a two-bedroom, $15,260 to $22,700 for a three-bedroom and $20,980 to $31,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,109 road miles (2,635 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 California into Maine 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 $4,240 to $5,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,790 to $5,580. 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 Oceanside–Augusta corridor.