Cal’s Moving Rates & Tariff (2026)

This page summarizes the rates Cal’s Moving & Storage charges, taken directly from our filed tariffs. The tariff documents themselves are linked below and control if anything here ever differs. Last updated: November 2, 2026.

Oregon moves (starting and ending in Oregon)

Moves that stay inside Oregon are regulated by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Cal’s operates under its own ODOT-approved tariff (ODOT File 239715, Tariff 1), so we use one rate schedule in every Oregon area we serve instead of a different rate by region.

Full-service moves (crew + truck), weekdays

Crew	Per hour
1 truck & 2 movers	$190
1 truck & 3 movers	$271
1 truck & 4 movers	$352
2 trucks & 4 movers	$380
2 trucks & 5 movers	$461
2 trucks & 6 movers	$542
3 trucks & 6 movers	$570
Each additional mover	$81

Weekend, holiday and overtime rates

Crew	Per hour
1 truck & 2 movers	$244
1 truck & 3 movers	$337
1 truck & 4 movers	$430
2 trucks & 4 movers	$488
2 trucks & 5 movers	$581
2 trucks & 6 movers	$674
3 trucks & 6 movers	$732
Each additional mover	$93

Overtime applies to work beyond 8 hours on one day, not counting lunches or breaks. We never charge overtime for our own convenience. Weekend minimums are 4 hours when the move begins and ends within 30 miles of our shop, and 5 hours if either end is farther.

Reduced rates: seniors and college students

Move type	Regular	Overtime
2 movers & a truck, to or from a retirement, senior or assisted-living facility	$170	$208
2 movers & a truck, to or from student housing (current college student, or enrolled within 30 days of the move; single room or equivalent)	$170	$208
Each additional mover	$81	$93

When the clock starts

• Both ends within 30 miles of our shop: time starts when we arrive at your starting address and ends when the last item is placed where you want it.
• Either end farther than 30 miles: time runs from when we leave our shop until we return.
• Distance is measured on Google Maps from the shop nearest your starting address (Salem, Tigard or Corvallis).

Labor-only help (you provide the truck or container)

Crew	Weekday / hour	Weekend / hour
2 movers	$170	$195
3 movers	$251	$288
4 movers	$332	$381
5 movers	$413	$474
6 movers	$494	$567
Each additional mover	$81	$93

Labor-only minimums: 2 hours on weekdays within 30 miles of our office (3 hours beyond 30 miles); 4 hours on weekends (5 hours beyond 30 miles). Round-trip travel time applies to all labor-only jobs.

Heavy items

Items over 300 lbs (for example a gun safe or piano) carry a $158 charge per article each time they are moved. This charge does not apply to standard household appliances up to 400 lbs, or when that one heavy item is the only thing being moved (then only the hourly rate and minimum apply).

Packing labor and materials

Packing and unpacking labor is billed at the hourly rates above. If you want materials, these are the tariff prices:

Item	Price
Small box (1.5 cu ft)	$4.60
Medium box (3.0 cu ft)	$6.15
Large box (4.5 cu ft)	$7.50
X-large box (6.0 cu ft)	$9.30
Wardrobe box with bar	$32.00
Dish barrel	$23.45
Book box	$2.80
Art box (small to x-large)	$26.25
Small / large mirror pack	$16.50 / $19.80
Packing tape (roll)	$7.75
Packing paper (per lb)	$2.30
Bubble wrap (per sheet)	$0.80
Shrink wrap (full / half / quarter roll)	$39.00 / $19.50 / $9.75
Mattress bag (any size)	$8.25
Paper pads (each)	$6.45
Moving blankets (each, purchased)	$23.00
Carpet film (per 20 ft)	$15.45
Ram Board (per 5 ft)	$12.85
Packing peanuts (per cu ft)	$2.60
TV box, per use: 25”–39” / 40”–65” / 66”+	$36.00 / $46.50 / $67.00
TV box, purchased: 25”–39” / 40”–65” / 66”+	$184 / $195 / $210

If we need to buy materials not on this list for the safety of your belongings, and you agree, we charge the cost plus 25% and attach the receipt to your Bill of Lading.

Valuation (how loss or damage is covered)

Option	Cost	What it covers
Option 1: Released Value Protection	No charge	Pays $0.60 per pound per article (a damaged 50-lb table pays $30).
Option 2: Replacement Cost Protection	$0.85 per $100 of value	Shipment valued at $6.00 × its weight in pounds or your declared value, whichever is higher. Example: a 5,000-lb shipment is valued at $30,000, so the charge is $255. We repair, replace or reimburse.

You choose an option in writing on the Bill of Lading. If you don’t declare one, the tariff treats the shipment as Replacement Cost Protection at $6.00 per pound, and the valuation charge applies. Ready-to-assemble and pressboard furniture is limited to $0.60 per pound (maximum $128 per article) regardless of the option chosen; see the tariff for exceptions. Claims must be filed in writing within three months of the move.

Estimates and payment

• We give written estimates only after seeing your belongings, in person or by live video. Oregon law doesn’t allow estimates by phone.
• All Oregon estimates are non-binding: binding estimates and price guarantees are illegal for in-state household moves. Final charges are calculated from the tariff.
• If the final cost may exceed the estimate by 10% or more, we prepare a written addendum and get your approval before continuing.
• A deposit holds your date: $100 for local moves, 10% for long-distance and interstate moves. It’s refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours before your scheduled moving day, and there’s no charge to reschedule.
• Payment is due when the move is complete unless other arrangements were made in advance. If the final charges exceed the estimate by more than 10%, you can ask us to extend credit for the excess, payable within 15 business days of delivery.

An illustrative calculation

This is arithmetic, not a quote: a weekday move inside the 30-mile zone that takes a 3-mover crew 4.5 hours is 4.5 × $271 = $1,219.50, plus any materials, heavy-item charges or Replacement Cost Protection you choose. Your written estimate will reflect your actual inventory and access.

Moves within Washington

Moves that start and end in Washington (for example within Clark County, from our Vancouver branch) are regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission under Tariff 15-C, which sets minimum and maximum rates. Cal’s holds a UTC household goods permit. Our Washington weekday rates are $190/hour for 2 movers and a truck, $271 for 3 and $352 for 4, with a 1-hour minimum between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Evenings, weekends and state holidays carry a 4-hour minimum and an overtime charge per mover (weekend totals $244, $337 and $430 per hour), and we get your written consent before any overtime work. Washington allows binding or non-binding written estimates; with a non-binding estimate you never pay more than 110% of the estimate at delivery, and no more than 125% in total. Call our Vancouver branch at (360) 519-0405 for a written estimate.

Interstate moves (crossing a state line)

Moves between Oregon and another state are regulated federally by the FMCSA and priced under our Interstate Household Goods Tariff 100-A, not by the hour. Under that tariff:

• Every interstate shipment travels in a dedicated truck that isn’t shared with other customers. Linehaul is $10.00 per mile (26-ft truck), $8.00 (20-ft) or $6.00 (16-ft), with a 200-mile minimum and a $2,500 minimum linehaul charge.
• A fuel surcharge (currently 35% of linehaul) applies and can change with diesel prices.
• Accessorial services such as stairs, long carries, shuttles, packing labor and storage in transit are priced in the tariff.
• We can issue binding, non-binding or binding not-to-exceed estimates on interstate moves.
• Released Value Protection ($0.60/lb per article) is included. Full Value Protection is $2.00, $1.50, $1.10 or $0.90 per $100 of declared value with a $0, $250, $500 or $1,000 deductible.

See long-distance moving for how interstate moves work, or read the full Interstate Tariff 100-A.

Tipping

Tips are optional. They are never part of your bill or your estimate. If you want to tip a crew that did good work, a common rule of thumb is $20–$40 per mover for a half-day local move and more for a full day or a hard move (stairs, heat, heavy items). Cash split evenly among the crew, or a meal and drinks on a long day, are both common. A detailed review that names the crew is also appreciated.

Questions

Call Portland Metro (Portland, Beaverton, Tigard) at (503) 746-7319, Salem, Corvallis and Eugene at (541) 250-6324, or Vancouver, WA at (360) 519-0405, or request a written estimate online. For background on how Oregon regulates movers, see our Oregon moving cost guide.