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 → St. Augustine, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,313 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 71 in St. Augustine.
Moving from Salina to St. Augustine is a long-distance move of roughly 1,313 road miles, heading southeast from Kansas to Florida.
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 $5,260 to $7,830 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 23 h 20 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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.
Salina has a population of about 46,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,505 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida 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 | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,420 | $7,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,420 | $10,270 | $12,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,580 | $14,120 | $17,230 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,260–$7,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salina, KS → St. Augustine, FL. 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: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC
Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,830 for a two-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,530 for a three-bedroom and $11,580 to $17,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,313 road miles (1,113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 20 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 Florida 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 $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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–St. Augustine corridor.