J & J Transports INC
- USDOT
- 2556837
- MC
- 891686
- Based in
- Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 14 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Buckeye, AZ → El Monte, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 369 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,300–$4,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 908 in El Monte.
The route from Buckeye, AZ to El Monte, CA covers roughly 369 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,300 to $4,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 4 min.
On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 908 around El Monte (384 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 El Monte.
Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and El Monte about 105,075. El Monte is the denser city (11,401 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, 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 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,270 | $8,860 | $10,810 |
$530–$750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,300–$4,910
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Buckeye, AZ → El Monte, CA. 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: Rafael Torres Jr
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,950 for a one-bedroom, $3,300 to $4,910 for a two-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a three-bedroom and $7,270 to $10,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 369 road miles (313 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona into California 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 $530 to $750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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 Buckeye–El Monte corridor.