Transam
Legal name: Transam Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 315503
- MC
- 197897
- Based in
- Olathe, KS 66062 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 892 trucks, 481 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1988
Overland Park, KS → Pittsburgh, PA · Long-distance move
About 931 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 450 in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh sits about 931 miles east of Overland Park, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Pennsylvania 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 $4,300 to $6,390 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 45 min.
On the Overland Park side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (322 of them authorized for interstate work), and 450 around Pittsburgh (241 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 Pittsburgh.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Pittsburgh about 307,632. Pittsburgh is the denser city (5,469 people per square mile versus 2,623 in Overland Park), 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 | $1,720 | $2,100 | $2,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,240 | $6,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,870 | $8,380 | $10,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,450 | $11,530 | $14,060 |
$1,410–$1,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,300–$6,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Overland Park, KS → Pittsburgh, PA. 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 $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,390 for a two-bedroom, $6,870 to $10,230 for a three-bedroom and $9,450 to $14,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 931 road miles (789 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 45 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 Kansas into Pennsylvania 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 $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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 Overland Park–Pittsburgh corridor.