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 → Tempe, AZ · Local move
About 25 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,150–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 431 carriers on the Scottsdale side and 886 in Tempe.
Tempe sits about 25 miles south of Scottsdale, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 47 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,150 and $1,720, before packing or storage.
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 886 around Tempe (350 interstate). For an in-state 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 Tempe.
Scottsdale has a population of about 243,006 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,312 in Scottsdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $600 | $740 | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,150–$1,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Scottsdale, AZ → Tempe, AZ. 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 $600 to $900 for a studio, $710 to $1,060 for a one-bedroom, $1,150 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,800 to $2,670 for a three-bedroom and $2,700 to $4,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 25 road miles (21 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Scottsdale and Tempe are in Arizona, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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–Tempe corridor.