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 → Greeley, CO · Long-distance move
About 550 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 112 in Greeley.
The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Greeley, CO covers roughly 550 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,560 to $5,300 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 10 h 11 min.
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 112 around Greeley (61 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 Greeley.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Greeley about 115,073. The two cities have comparable density (2,434 and 2,225 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado 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 | $1,420 | $1,740 | $2,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,600 | $3,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,690 | $6,940 | $8,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,650 |
$860–$1,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,510–$2,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,560–$5,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Greeley, CO. 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: Preferred Cartage Service INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a three-bedroom and $7,830 to $11,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 550 road miles (466 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 11 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 South Dakota into Colorado 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 $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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 Sioux Falls–Greeley corridor.