Hdt Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 4301360
- MC
- 1675196
- Based in
- Victorville, CA 92394 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Hesperia, CA → Encinitas, CA · Short-haul move
About 110 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,470–$3,670, delivery in 1–2 days, 218 carriers on the Hesperia side and 142 in Encinitas.
Encinitas sits about 110 miles south of Hesperia, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,470 and $3,670, before packing or storage.
On the Hesperia side there are 218 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (128 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Encinitas (33 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 Encinitas.
Hesperia has a population of about 102,605 and Encinitas about 61,000. Encinitas is the denser city (3,254 people per square mile versus 1,373 in Hesperia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,080 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,470–$3,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hesperia, CA → Encinitas, 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.
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,670 for a two-bedroom, $3,950 to $5,880 for a three-bedroom and $5,430 to $8,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 110 road miles (93 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 36 min.
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.
No. Because both Hesperia and Encinitas are in California, 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Hesperia–Encinitas corridor.