Knight Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 428823
- MC
- 227271
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Phoenix, AZ → Springfield, MO · Long-distance move
About 1,282 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,220–$7,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,433 carriers on the Phoenix side and 135 in Springfield.
Springfield sits about 1,282 miles east of Phoenix, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Missouri 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 $5,220 to $7,760 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 22 h 48 min.
On the Phoenix side there are 1,433 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (623 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Springfield (106 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 Springfield.
Phoenix has a population of about 1.7 million and Springfield about 169,847. Phoenix is considerably denser (3,105 people per square mile versus 2,053), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,660 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,220 | $6,360 | $7,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,350 | $10,180 | $12,420 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,470 | $13,990 | $17,070 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,160–$3,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,220–$7,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Phoenix, AZ → Springfield, MO. 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: Samuel Bello Jr
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Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,760 for a two-bedroom, $8,350 to $12,420 for a three-bedroom and $11,470 to $17,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,282 road miles (1,086 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 48 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 Arizona into Missouri 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Phoenix–Springfield corridor.