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 → Orange, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,222 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,640–$8,390, delivery in 3–7 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 608 in Orange.
The route from Dodge City, KS to Orange, CA covers roughly 1,222 miles by road, a west-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 $5,640 to $8,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 46 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 608 around Orange (229 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 Orange.
Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Orange about 138,365. Orange is the denser city (5,444 people per square mile versus 1,885 in Dodge City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,130 | $5,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,640 | $6,880 | $8,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,020 | $11,000 | $13,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,410 | $15,130 | $18,460 |
$1,710–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,640–$8,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dodge City, KS → Orange, CA. 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
Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC
Legal name: Duane Nietling
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,030 for a one-bedroom, $5,640 to $8,390 for a two-bedroom, $9,020 to $13,420 for a three-bedroom and $12,410 to $18,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,222 road miles (1,035 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 46 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California 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 $1,710 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Orange corridor.