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 → El Paso, TX · Long-distance move
About 816 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,920, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 360 in El Paso.
El Paso sits about 816 miles southwest of Salina, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Texas 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 $3,980 to $5,920 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 46 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 360 around El Paso (263 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 El Paso.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and El Paso about 683,012. El Paso is the denser city (2,627 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,370 | $7,760 | $9,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,750 | $10,670 | $13,020 |
$1,140–$1,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,750–$2,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,980–$5,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → El Paso, TX. 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 $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,920 for a two-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,470 for a three-bedroom and $8,750 to $13,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 816 road miles (691 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 46 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 Texas 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 $1,140 to $1,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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–El Paso corridor.