Dsv Road Transport INC
- USDOT
- 30161
- MC
- 124692
- Based in
- Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 421 trucks, 340 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Missoula, MT → Santa Clarita, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,052 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,950, delivery in 3–7 days, 35 carriers on the Missoula side and 605 in Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita sits about 1,052 miles south of Missoula, which makes this an interstate relocation from Montana to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,350 to $7,950 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 18 h 50 min.
On the Missoula side there are 35 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 605 around Santa Clarita (262 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 Santa Clarita.
Missoula has a population of about 76,000 and Santa Clarita about 228,430. Santa Clarita is the denser city (3,230 people per square mile versus 2,111 in Missoula), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Montana, 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 | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,550 | $10,430 | $12,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,760 | $14,340 | $17,500 |
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,350–$7,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Missoula, MT → Santa Clarita, 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 $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,770 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,950 for a two-bedroom, $8,550 to $12,730 for a three-bedroom and $11,760 to $17,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,052 road miles (892 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 50 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 Montana 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 $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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 Missoula–Santa Clarita corridor.