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 → Las Cruces, NM · Long-distance move
About 633 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,470–$5,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 27 in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces sits about 633 miles southwest of Dodge City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to New Mexico that most movers classify as a 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 $3,470 to $5,160 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 37 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 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,448), 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 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,550 | $6,770 | $8,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,640 | $9,310 | $11,360 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,470–$5,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Las Cruces, NM. 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 $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,080 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,470 to $5,160 for a two-bedroom, $5,550 to $8,260 for a three-bedroom and $7,640 to $11,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 633 road miles (536 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 37 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 New Mexico 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 $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 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–Las Cruces corridor.