Timmons Transit INC
- USDOT
- 906107
- MC
- 392769
- Based in
- Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 129 trucks, 116 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Jonesboro, AR → Dodge City, KS · Long-distance move
About 630 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,390–$5,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Jonesboro side and 10 in Dodge City.
Moving from Jonesboro to Dodge City is a long-distance move of roughly 630 road miles, heading west from Arkansas 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 $3,390 to $5,040 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 11 h 34 min.
On the Jonesboro side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 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.
Jonesboro has a population of about 81,000 and Dodge City about 28,000. Dodge City is the denser city (1,885 people per square mile versus 980 in Jonesboro), 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 | $1,360 | $1,650 | $2,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,420 | $6,610 | $8,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,460 | $9,100 | $11,100 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,390–$5,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Jonesboro, AR → 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 $1,360 to $2,020 for a studio, $2,030 to $3,030 for a one-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,040 for a two-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,070 for a three-bedroom and $7,460 to $11,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 630 road miles (534 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 34 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 Arkansas 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 $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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 Jonesboro–Dodge City corridor.