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 → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move
About 600 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,390–$5,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 25 in Santa Fe.
Moving from Salina to Santa Fe is a long-distance move of roughly 600 road miles, heading southwest from Kansas to New Mexico.
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 $3,390 to $5,050 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 11 h 3 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 25 around Santa Fe (11 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 Santa Fe.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,675 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 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,470 | $9,110 | $11,110 |
$920–$1,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,560–$2,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,390–$5,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → Santa Fe, NM. 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: Tmt Santa Fe LLC
Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC
Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC
Legal name: Art Handlers LTD
Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon
Legal name: Frank Gonzales
Legal name: Donald R Wilson
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,360 to $2,020 for a studio, $2,040 to $3,030 for a one-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,050 for a two-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a three-bedroom and $7,470 to $11,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 600 road miles (509 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 3 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 New Mexico 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 $920 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,290. 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–Santa Fe corridor.