Knight Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 428823
- MC
- 227271
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Peoria, AZ → Oceanside, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 343 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,200–$4,760, delivery in 1–3 days, 392 carriers on the Peoria side and 113 in Oceanside.
Oceanside sits about 343 miles west of Peoria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to California that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,200 to $4,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 37 min.
On the Peoria side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Oceanside (44 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 Oceanside.
Peoria has a population of about 200,881 and Oceanside about 170,483. Oceanside is the denser city (4,215 people per square mile versus 1,085 in Peoria), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, 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 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,900 | $4,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,240 | $7,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,030 | $8,580 | $10,460 |
$500–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,200–$4,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Peoria, AZ → Oceanside, 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 $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,920 to $2,850 for a one-bedroom, $3,200 to $4,760 for a two-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,610 for a three-bedroom and $7,030 to $10,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 343 road miles (291 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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 Peoria–Oceanside corridor.