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 → Hutchinson, KS · Short-haul move
About 138 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,930–$2,870, delivery in 1–2 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 21 in Hutchinson.
The route from Dodge City, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers roughly 138 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 3 h 5 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,930 and $2,870, 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 21 around Hutchinson (15 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 Hutchinson.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Hutchinson about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 1,628 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,350 | $2,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,090 | $3,770 | $4,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,180 | $6,320 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,930–$2,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Hutchinson, 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.
Legal name: Andy Hessman
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,160 to $1,720 for a one-bedroom, $1,930 to $2,870 for a two-bedroom, $3,090 to $4,600 for a three-bedroom and $4,250 to $6,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 138 road miles (117 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 5 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Dodge City and Hutchinson 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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–Hutchinson corridor.