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 → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move
About 733 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,760–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 100 in La Crosse.
The route from Dodge City, KS to La Crosse, WI covers roughly 733 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,760 to $5,600 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 13 h 20 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 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,885 and 2,426 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 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,020 | $7,340 | $8,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,280 | $10,090 | $12,320 |
$1,050–$1,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,670–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,760–$5,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → La Crosse, WI. 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 $1,500 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a three-bedroom and $8,280 to $12,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 733 road miles (622 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 20 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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–La Crosse corridor.