K & J Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 171766
- MC
- 146600
- Based in
- Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 132 trucks, 149 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Sioux Falls, SD → Fremont, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,631 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,680–$9,930, delivery in 5–10 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 599 in Fremont.
Moving from Sioux Falls to Fremont is a cross-country move of roughly 1,631 road miles, heading west from South Dakota 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 $6,680 to $9,930 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Sioux Falls side there are 79 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 599 around Fremont (168 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 Fremont.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Fremont about 226,442. The two cities have comparable density (2,434 and 2,944 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,890 | $5,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,140 | $9,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,680 | $13,030 | $15,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,690 | $17,910 | $21,850 |
$2,280–$3,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,480–$3,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,680–$9,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Fremont, 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.
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,970 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,960 for a one-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,930 for a two-bedroom, $10,680 to $15,890 for a three-bedroom and $14,690 to $21,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,631 road miles (1,382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 South Dakota 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 $2,280 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,640. 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 Sioux Falls–Fremont corridor.