Two Men And A Truck
Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC
- USDOT
- 930909
- MC
- 401062
- Based in
- Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 24 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Huntsville, AL → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move
About 911 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$5,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 10 in Dodge City.
Moving from Huntsville to Dodge City is a long-distance move of roughly 911 road miles, heading west from Alabama to Kansas.
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 $4,030 to $5,990 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 16 h 24 min.
On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Dodge City (7 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 Dodge City.
Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Dodge City about 28,000. Dodge City is the denser city (1,885 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), 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 | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,420 | $2,950 | $3,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,440 | $7,860 | $9,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,860 | $10,810 | $13,180 |
$1,390–$1,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,830–$2,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,030–$5,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Huntsville, AL → Dodge City, KS. 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 $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $5,990 for a two-bedroom, $6,440 to $9,590 for a three-bedroom and $8,860 to $13,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 911 road miles (772 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 24 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 Alabama into Kansas 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 $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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 Huntsville–Dodge City corridor.