Knight Transportation INC
- USDOT
- 428823
- MC
- 227271
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Scottsdale, AZ → Stockton, CA · Long-distance move
About 715 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,610, delivery in 2–5 days, 431 carriers on the Scottsdale side and 394 in Stockton.
Moving from Scottsdale to Stockton is a long-distance move of roughly 715 road miles, heading northwest from Arizona to California.
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 $4,440 to $6,610 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 13 h 2 min.
On the Scottsdale side there are 431 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (174 of them authorized for interstate work), and 394 around Stockton (222 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 Stockton.
Scottsdale has a population of about 243,006 and Stockton about 324,597. Stockton is the denser city (5,158 people per square mile versus 1,312 in Scottsdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, 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 | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,250 | $3,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,440 | $5,420 | $6,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,110 | $8,670 | $10,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,780 | $11,920 | $14,550 |
$1,030–$1,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,660–$2,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,440–$6,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Scottsdale, AZ → Stockton, 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 $1,780 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,970 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,610 for a two-bedroom, $7,110 to $10,580 for a three-bedroom and $9,780 to $14,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 715 road miles (606 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 2 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 Arizona 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 $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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 Scottsdale–Stockton corridor.