A & J Trucking
Legal name: Andy Hessman
- USDOT
- 1447152
- MC
- 544882
- Based in
- Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Dodge City, KS → Bend, OR · Long-distance move
About 1,404 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 51 in Bend.
Bend sits about 1,404 miles northwest of Dodge City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Oregon that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,650 to $8,410 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Dodge City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Bend (27 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 Bend.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Bend about 107,342. Bend is the denser city (2,952 people per square mile versus 1,885 in Dodge City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Kansas, 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 | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,040 | $11,030 | $13,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,440 | $15,170 | $18,500 |
$2,040–$2,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,650–$8,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Bend, OR. 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 $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,460 for a three-bedroom and $12,440 to $18,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,404 road miles (1,190 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Kansas into Oregon 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 $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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 Dodge City–Bend corridor.