Doug Bradley Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 214440
- MC
- 191909
- Based in
- Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 100 trucks, 89 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Salina, KS → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move
About 809 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 196 in Baton Rouge.
Moving from Salina to Baton Rouge is a long-distance move of roughly 809 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas to Louisiana.
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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 14 h 39 min.
On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), 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 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,170 | $7,530 | $9,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,490 | $10,350 | $12,630 |
$1,130–$1,600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,740–$2,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Baton Rouge, LA. 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: Meier Enterprises INC
Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,190 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 809 road miles (685 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 39 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 Louisiana 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 $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Salina–Baton Rouge corridor.