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 → Oklahoma City, OK · Regional long-distance move
About 249 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 379 in Oklahoma City.
Moving from Dodge City to Oklahoma City is a regional long-distance move of roughly 249 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas to Oklahoma.
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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h.
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 379 around Oklahoma City (186 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 Oklahoma City.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Oklahoma City about 719,849. Dodge City is considerably denser (1,885 people per square mile versus 1,123), 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 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,290 | $2,790 | $3,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,040 | $6,150 | $7,500 |
$410–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,290–$3,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Oklahoma City, OK. 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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Legal name: Mark Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,370 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,040 to $7,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 249 road miles (211 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Kansas into Oklahoma 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 $410 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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–Oklahoma City corridor.