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 → North Charleston, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,253 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,940–$7,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 269 in North Charleston.
The route from Salina, KS to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 1,253 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 $4,940 to $7,340 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 18 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 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and North Charleston about 129,245. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,480 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,940 | $6,020 | $7,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,900 | $9,630 | $11,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,860 | $13,240 | $16,150 |
$1,740–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,940–$7,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → North 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 $1,970 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,410 for a one-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,900 to $11,750 for a three-bedroom and $10,860 to $16,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,253 road miles (1,061 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 18 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 $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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–North Charleston corridor.