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 → Garden City, KS · Short-haul move
About 56 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,190–$1,770, delivery in 1–2 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 19 in Garden City.
Garden City sits about 56 miles west of Dodge City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 40 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,190 and $1,770, before packing or storage.
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 19 around Garden City (13 interstate). For an in-state 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 Garden City.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $650 | $800 | $970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $750 | $920 | $1,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,190–$1,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Garden City, KS. 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 $650 to $970 for a studio, $750 to $1,120 for a one-bedroom, $1,190 to $1,770 for a two-bedroom, $1,810 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,670 to $3,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 56 road miles (48 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 40 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Dodge City and Garden City are in Kansas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Garden City corridor.