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 → Charleston, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,262 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 180 in Charleston.
Charleston sits about 1,262 miles east of Salina, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to South Carolina 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 $4,960 to $7,370 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 28 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 180 around Charleston (89 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 Charleston.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Charleston about 159,423. Salina is considerably denser (1,792 people per square mile versus 1,309), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,630 | $4,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,040 | $7,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,900 | $13,300 | $16,220 |
$1,750–$2,470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,150–$3,160
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,960–$7,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Charleston, SC. 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 $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,262 road miles (1,069 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 28 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 Kansas into South Carolina 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 $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. 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–Charleston corridor.