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 → Bozeman, MT · Long-distance move
About 984 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,420–$6,580, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 39 in Bozeman.
The route from Salina, KS to Bozeman, MT covers roughly 984 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,420 to $6,580 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 17 h 40 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 39 around Bozeman (27 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 Bozeman.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Bozeman about 57,000. Bozeman is the denser city (2,493 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 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,630 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,080 | $8,630 | $10,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,730 | $11,870 | $14,480 |
$1,460–$2,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,420–$6,580
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Bozeman, MT. 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 $1,770 to $2,630 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,420 to $6,580 for a two-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,530 for a three-bedroom and $9,730 to $14,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 984 road miles (834 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 40 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 Montana 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 $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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–Bozeman corridor.