Charles Baker Trucking LLC
- USDOT
- 234062
- MC
- 210452
- Based in
- Murdo, SD 57559 (37 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1983
Pierre, SD → Simi Valley, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,419 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,230–$9,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 221 in Simi Valley.
Moving from Pierre to Simi Valley is a long-distance move of roughly 1,419 road miles, heading southwest from South Dakota to California.
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 $6,230 to $9,270 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Pierre side there are 2 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.
Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Simi Valley about 124,861. Simi Valley is the denser city (3,045 people per square mile versus 1,082 in Pierre), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,600 | $9,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,970 | $12,150 | $14,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,700 | $16,710 | $20,390 |
$2,060–$2,910
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,290–$3,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,230–$9,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pierre, SD → Simi Valley, 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.
Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation
Legal name: Northstar Moving Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,710 for a studio, $3,740 to $5,560 for a one-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a two-bedroom, $9,970 to $14,830 for a three-bedroom and $13,700 to $20,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,419 road miles (1,203 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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 South Dakota 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 $2,060 to $2,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,360. 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 Pierre–Simi Valley corridor.