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 → Palmdale, CA · Short-haul move
About 55 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,590–$2,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 218 carriers on the Hesperia side and 129 in Palmdale.
Palmdale sits about 55 miles west 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 1 h 39 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,590 and $2,370, 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 129 around Palmdale (66 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 Palmdale.
Hesperia has a population of about 102,605 and Palmdale about 161,845. The two cities have comparable density (1,373 and 1,597 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $870 | $1,070 | $1,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,580 | $4,370 | $5,330 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,590–$2,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hesperia, CA → Palmdale, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $870 to $1,300 for a studio, $1,010 to $1,500 for a one-bedroom, $1,590 to $2,370 for a two-bedroom, $2,430 to $3,610 for a three-bedroom and $3,580 to $5,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 55 road miles (47 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 39 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Hesperia and Palmdale 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 $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Palmdale corridor.