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 → Kansas City, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 355 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,960, delivery in 1–3 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 421 in Kansas City.
Kansas City sits about 355 miles east of Dodge City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,660 to $3,960 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 6 h 49 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 421 around Kansas City (339 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 Kansas City.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Kansas City about 157,805. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,256), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,130 | $8,700 |
$510–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,660–$3,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Kansas 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 $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,330 for a three-bedroom and $5,850 to $8,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 355 road miles (301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 49 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.
No. Because both Dodge City and Kansas 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 $510 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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–Kansas City corridor.