Valley Express LLC
- USDOT
- 703852
- MC
- 325475
- Based in
- Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 160 trucks, 135 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
Oshkosh, WI → Salina, KS · Long-distance move
About 697 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,680–$5,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 114 carriers on the Oshkosh side and 20 in Salina.
The route from Oshkosh, WI to Salina, KS covers roughly 697 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,680 to $5,470 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 12 h 43 min.
On the Oshkosh side there are 114 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 of them authorized for interstate work), and 20 around Salina (12 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 Salina.
Oshkosh has a population of about 66,000 and Salina about 46,000. Oshkosh is considerably denser (2,468 people per square mile versus 1,792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,180 | $8,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,090 | $9,870 | $12,040 |
$1,020–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,680–$5,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Oshkosh, WI → Salina, 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.
Legal name: Oblewski Trucking LLC
Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,750 for a three-bedroom and $8,090 to $12,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 697 road miles (591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 43 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 Wisconsin 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 $1,020 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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 Oshkosh–Salina corridor.