Gentle Hands Moving
Legal name: Alfred W Lee
- USDOT
- 1827764
- MC
- 850930
- Based in
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Ukiah, CA → Simi Valley, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 493 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,240, delivery in 1–3 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 221 in Simi Valley.
Simi Valley sits about 493 miles southeast of Ukiah, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $4,200 to $6,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 12 min.
On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.
Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Simi Valley about 124,861. The two cities have comparable density (3,484 and 3,045 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,120 | $6,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,710 | $8,190 | $9,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,230 | $11,260 | $13,740 |
$810–$1,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,460–$2,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,200–$6,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Ukiah, CA → Simi Valley, 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 $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,990 for a three-bedroom and $9,230 to $13,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 493 road miles (418 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Ukiah and Simi Valley are in California, 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 $810 to $1,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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 Ukiah–Simi Valley corridor.