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 → Napa, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,570 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,510–$9,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 56 in Napa.
The route from Salina, KS to Napa, CA covers roughly 1,570 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,510 to $9,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).
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 56 around Napa (17 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 Napa.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Napa about 79,000. Napa is the denser city (4,391 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,600 | $3,180 | $3,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,420 | $12,700 | $15,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,320 | $17,470 | $21,310 |
$2,210–$3,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,420–$3,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,510–$9,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Napa, CA. 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 $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,810 for a one-bedroom, $6,510 to $9,690 for a two-bedroom, $10,420 to $15,500 for a three-bedroom and $14,320 to $21,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,570 road miles (1,330 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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–Napa corridor.