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 → Lexington, KY · Long-distance move
About 842 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,910–$5,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 189 in Lexington.
The route from Salina, KS to Lexington, KY covers roughly 842 miles by road, a east-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 $3,910 to $5,820 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 15 h 13 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 189 around Lexington (71 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 Lexington.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Lexington about 329,751. Salina is considerably denser (1,792 people per square mile versus 1,137), 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 | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,770 | $5,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,260 | $7,640 | $9,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,610 | $10,500 | $12,810 |
$1,170–$1,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,910–$5,820
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Lexington, KY. 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: Kentucky Logistics LLC
Legal name: Black Dragon 1 LLC
Legal name: Firefighters Move U Ky
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,330 for a studio, $2,350 to $3,490 for a one-bedroom, $3,910 to $5,820 for a two-bedroom, $6,260 to $9,320 for a three-bedroom and $8,610 to $12,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 842 road miles (714 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 13 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 Kentucky 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 $1,170 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,610. 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–Lexington corridor.