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 → College Station, TX · Long-distance move
About 636 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 110 in College Station.
Moving from Dodge City to College Station is a long-distance move of roughly 636 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas to Texas.
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 $3,550 to $5,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 40 min.
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 110 around College Station (35 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 College Station.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and College Station about 127,472. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 2,354 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
$950–$1,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,590–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,550–$5,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → College Station, TX. 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 $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,460 for a three-bedroom and $7,820 to $11,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 636 road miles (539 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas 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 $950 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,330. 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–College Station corridor.