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from Mark E. in MD - Thursday, April 22, 2021


How are a person's goods securing anchored inside the truck so they do not move around in transport? Straps? Pads? Do you all provide any of that? We're not pro movers and are not so equipped. Thanks.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Mark, Every 16 inches inside the truck, there is recessed track that runs from the ceiling down to within about a foot of the floor. You can use straps and tie-downs in those tracks. We also have load beams that are solid-state braces that fit into those tracks that can be used throughout the truck. We do not provide the straps and pads. You can find those on Amazon at very cheap prices and get them shipped to your home prior to loading. Movingplace

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from Sally M. in NJ - Saturday, June 27, 2020


Are lawn mowers able to be loaded and transported in the trailers?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sally, Yes, lawn mowers can be shipped on the moving trucks. The gas does need to be drained from them prior to loading. Movingplace

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from Rick M. in OH - Saturday, June 27, 2020


How far off the ground is the door to get into the truck. Do you provide a ramp to load the truck. What about motorcycles

MovingPlace Response

Hi Rick, Our moving trucks are 4ft off of the ground, but do come with sturdy loading ramps. The ramps support up to 750 pounds, which is enough for a small motorcycle. If you have a large bike, like a Honda Goldwing or Harley Davidson, you would need to have a rollback wrecker come out to load it as the ramp would not support a bike that big. Movingplace

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from Rotasha M. in TX - Sunday, January 12, 2020


In regards to the loading into your moving trucks - would they be able to take it within 1 day if I get completed with loading? So if they drop it to me on a Thursday morning and I have everything loaded by Friday afternoon. Would they be able to get on the road by Saturday morning so I can at least get everything by Sunday? I'm thinking of moving from Spring,Tx to Arkansas. I havent found my place yet because I need to figure this part out first. I will be moving a house of furniture with 2 bedrooms. There will be no living room furniture except a Tv stand and Tv.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Rotasha, We can accommodate just about any schedule. You have a pretty involved set of parameters to meet. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and speak with one of our move planners. They will be able to get pricing and scheduling details worked out for your moving truck.

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from Shirley L. in KS - Thursday, December 12, 2019


Does the trailer stay on the wheels or will it be flat on my driveway?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Shirley, The moving trucks are on wheels. Below is a link to our video that shows you one of the trucks along with some instruction on how the moving equipment works for our services. Movingplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zRv5y3G3PA&t=2s

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from Natalie A. in MN - Tuesday, August 6, 2019


I have my household belongings in a storage facility at this time. Will there be any problem with getting a truck in there to load it? I had a moving company move my things there whoever it wasn't a semitrailer but it was a bigger moving truck, we have a 2 bedroom home. I'm just concerned about there being enough room for them to get in and turned around, backed up etc... How big are the trucks? Thank you. Sincerely, Natalie Anderson

MovingPlace Response

Hi Natalie, Great questions. Our trucks are 8 feet wide, 9 feet tall, and 28 feet long. You actually need 13 feet of vertical clearance (accounting that the trucks are up on wheels!). It would be best for you to call the storage facility and tell them that you have a "Pup" trailer coming and confirm that they have enough room to accommodate it. We can get into most facilities as they are designed for people to be able to move in and out of them with moving trucks. Movingplace

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from Paula m. in CT - Tuesday, March 12, 2019


I am temporarily moving from Stamford ct to Pittsburgh pa area in august. Only have boxes clothing 2 tvs one secretary and other odds and ends. I live in a high rise they require moves in and out to be no longer than 3 hours from a loading dock. do you do this sort of thing and also when I move I will be using a storage unit in a facility do you move things to storage facilities?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Paula, We can accommodate loading at the dock at a high-rise. We will need to arrange what we call a Live Load. That is where we have a specific time window for the driver to arrive. Once he arrives, he will wait with the moving truck at the loading dock while you load and then leave immediately after you are done. We can do the same thing at the storage facility at destination if needed. Movingplace

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from Eddie S. in NY - Sunday, January 13, 2019


I am moving from Brooklyn NY to Fayetteville NC in few days. Already have the 26' truck rented, just need a driver. About how much for this service?

MovingPlace Response

We do not provide drivers for other peoples' trucks. We provide one of our trucks, fuel, driver, and door to door transport but cannot, for insurance purposes, provide drivers for other vehicles.

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from Shirley H. in CA - Tuesday, October 9, 2018


Hi... We're moving from Shingletown CA to Cave Junction Or. We were going to move things into a storage facility, but the Delta Fire along I-5 has scorched our original plan. Your website says you have both moving trucks AND container moving services. We're not sure a truck unit could fit thru our gate and in our mountain drive (there's no curb parking to keep fire lanes clear). So we're wondering what size moving containers you have as an alternative.... thinking that we could perhaps work with something smaller than a full size van unit. BUT... just in case it could work... what sizes are the truck units you drop off versus the shared units? And, what are the additional charges if we needed like 3 days to load? Final question... do you offer any sort of interim storage options? Our close of escrow in California is 3 days before we close in Oregon, so we need to have our items held in limbo for a few days. Thank you soooooo much!!! :-)

MovingPlace Response

Hi Shirley, The moving trucks are either 53 feet long or 28 feet long. Most neighborhoods will easily accommodate the 28 foot trucks. Those also give you a great deal of flexibility in regards to shipment size because you can load part of it or all of it, your choice. We charge for the amount of space that you end up using. We can give you 3 days to load at no additional charge. After that, it is $75 per day to keep the truck at your home. Once we transport it, longer-term storage is MUCH cheaper. We just need to determine how much storage you will need. Please feel free to give us a call at 800-876-6839 to go over options. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Mark P. in MN - Friday, March 16, 2018


What is the largest trailer you have?

MovingPlace Response

We have full 53 foot tractor trailers available if needed. We can move multiple trucks for one shipment also if you need it. Movingplace

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from Jennifer P. in NC - Thursday, March 15, 2018


We need a trailer container on our property in Burlington NC to store home furnishings until we sell our home. Then we need it moved loaded to Palm Coast FL. We don’t know how long it will take to sell our home so we would most likely need it for several months. Can you provide extended monthly rental then transport? Thank you!

MovingPlace Response

Hi Jennifer, We primarily provide moving truck transport services. We do have storage available, but not long term storage. We have discounted rates for the first two months of storage. After that, the rates are higher. Movingplace

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from Jose M. in MI - Monday, January 15, 2018


I'm moving to Orange Park FL in July from Kalamazoo MI. My question is.... I'm a semi truck owner and I just need to rent a trailer to move it my self. Is that possible

MovingPlace Response

Hi Jose, We provide the truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transport on moving vans/tractor trailers. Unfortunately, we cannot rent our equipment for other drivers to pull. Movingplace

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from Gregory L. in IL - Wednesday, December 13, 2017


CAN I RENT A SMALL TRUCK FOR 24 HOURS?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Gregory, We are a long distance transportation company only. We do not have local trucks for rent. Movingplace

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from Maria C. in VT - Sunday, November 26, 2017


Do you work in Canada at all? Looking for space on truck from Montreal Quebec to Squamish BC I just put any state down but I am lookiing for Canada info

MovingPlace Response

Hi Maria, We do not have moving truck service to Canada at this time. Coming soon! Movingplace

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from becky c. in IA - Friday, November 10, 2017


Moving from Iowa to Arizona. How many days will it take for my things to get to my new home?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lynn, We can certainly get a moving truck for you for this long distance move. If you will fill out the quote form at the top of this page, we will quickly email and text you rates for your move. Movingplace

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from Vicki T. in CA - Wednesday, October 25, 2017


Moving from temecula ca to Boise next month. Have a 2 bedroom home with 2 atv and a truck. We want it delivered immediately after pickup so we are not without for more than 2 days. Is that possible?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Vicki, The only way to get direct service would be to rent an entire 53 foot tractor trailer with a dedicated driver. We have that type of moving truck service available, but it is very expensive. Our standard transit time from Temecula to Boise would be approximately 3-4 days. Movingplace

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from Steve C. in NY - Tuesday, September 26, 2017


Would like an estimate for a move from Smithtown NY to St. Augustine FL around October 17th. We only have a small dresser, two end tables, a metal headboard for a double bed, and about ten boxes to move. Also, will the truck be a small one or a large shared moving truck! We can't have a truck parked at the house for more than a few hours during the day. Thank you.

MovingPlace Response

Hey Steve, We get this question a lot. The smallest moving truck that we provide is 28 feet long. We can generally get in and out of apartment complexes with that unit. There are a couple of ways to handle loading in limited access locations. With the small amount of stuff that you have to move, I would recommend a "live load". A live load means that the driver will wait while you load. There is generally one hour free and an hourly charge for each additional hour that he waits. Or, if you need several hours, you may be able to do a "same day drop and pick". This is where the driver drops the truck in the morning and picks it up in the afternoon. Charges for this vary by location, so it would be best to call us at 800-876-6839 to see which would be the easiest and most economical way for you to move. Movingplace

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from Michelle R. in CA - Wednesday, August 30, 2017


Can we move the truck once it is delivered to us for loading? Our apartment has no long-term parking for a truck (only carports) so it would have to be parked in the street, far away from our apartment. Would we be able to move the truck into the driveway to load and then back to the street to be parked overnight?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Michelle, The moving trucks that we use are tractor trailers. They are the smaller, 28 foot pup trailers, so they will go into most housing subdivisions and apartment complexes. We drop the trailer portion at the house for you to load. So, it cannot be moved. We have a couple of ways to work around situations like this. We can do a live load, where the driver pulls up in front of your home and waits while you load. Or, we can do a same day drop off and pick up.. where we bring the moving truck out in the morning and take it back out that afternoon. We would need to get on a call and assess your situation to help pick which one may be the best for your move. Movingplace

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from Dan C. in MA - Thursday, June 22, 2017


We are moving from MA to SC. Our new home is in a gated community and will not accept 18 wheelers. We have a 3 bedroom home and would need about 20 to 22' of truck space.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Dan, We could bring in a 28 foot moving truck for your move. We have those specifically for the situations where a 53 foot tractor trailer is not allowed. We break the moving trucks down into smaller compartments using movable walls (bulkheads), so you can get the right amount of space for your move without paying for the entire truck. Movingplace

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from Randy R. in CO - Tuesday, June 6, 2017


When you leave your truck, either at the moving from residence or the moving to residence, do you park both the tractor and trailer there while its being loaded or unloaded and do you park it on the street or on the driveway. I'm not sure my stone (paver) driveway could handle the weight.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Randy, We generally drop off the trailer in the street or in your driveway. The tractor leaves and comes back the next day (or days) to pick up the loaded trailer. The empty trailer is not an issue for most driveways, but a loaded trailer can be quite heavy. It is at your discretion as to whether or not we put it in your driveway or on the street. Movingplace

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from Sophia G. in AR - Wednesday, May 24, 2017


Do you use 53 foot trailers or box trucks? My stuff is currently sitting in a storage unit at a facility that a tractor/trailer would not be able to access. I would also need to unload at a storage facility; is that feasible for your operation?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sophia, We use 28 foot pup trailers as well as 53 foot tractor trailers for moving. Most storage facilities can handle the pup trailers. You should ask the management to make sure that we have a place to park for you to load your moving van. Movingplace

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from Rashida R. in CA - Sunday, November 27, 2016


Hello, I am very confused on how much space I am supposed to be using for my move. It says 8ft but is that 8ft tall or 8ft long?

MovingPlace Response

The moving trucks are 8.5 feet wide and 9 feet tall inside. The variable is how much space you are using in length. So, if we quoted you 8 feet of space on a moving van, that means that you have 8 feet of length (using the full 8.5 feet of width and 9 feet of height in that 8 feet of length). If you are still not understanding the size of the moving trucks, please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and we will try to better explain it. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Stacy L. in WA - Saturday, September 10, 2016


Hello. I am moving my parents from Brooklyn NY to Edmonds, WA and after downsizing they still have enough stuff to fill a 26' moving truck. I would like to pack the truck and have it driven away the same day, given the limited availability of parking such a large truck on their block (they do not have a driveway, and Brooklyn parking spots are very small and very limited). Could you please give me an idea if this is possible with your company and an idea of price?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Stacy, The smallest moving truck that we use is 28ft long, but it is still possible to do a same day load in some areas of Brooklyn with that sized vehicle. We will need to check your address and see if it is serviceable. The best way to do that is to call our office to check. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Timothy S. in PA - Sunday, August 14, 2016


I found info. on a 26' moving truck having interior space that is 1700 sq. ft. What is the volume of a 28' truck. really helps to have this info. in planning a move.

MovingPlace Response

The moving trucks that we utilize are 8.5ft wide and 9ft tall inside. So each linear foot has 76.5 cubic feet of space. The 28ft trucks are 2142 cubic feet inside and the 53ft trucks are 4054 cubic feet inside. So, our 28ft truck has a capacity that is 20% greater than that of the 26ft Uhaul. Movingplace

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from nancy f. in GA - Sunday, June 5, 2016


I am moving from a house in Georgia to a apartment in Texas. will your truck be allowed on the apartment parking lot or do we need to make special arrangements ?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Nancy, We use 28ft trucks for most orders. These moving trucks usually do not have any problem navigating parking lots. You will need to check with your apartment complex management to find out where we can park the truck. They usually will have instructions for your on where and how long they allow parking. Please let us know those instructions when you book your move and we will have the driver work with you to get the moving truck parked in the appropriate place. Movingplace

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from Stephanie B. in PA - Tuesday, April 12, 2016


HI movingplace, my family and I are moving from PA to AZ and were wondering how much it would cost to move. We have a 4 bedroom house with a lot of other stuff. Do you have any price range and what you would recommend getting for this big of a move?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Stephanie, The size of the moving truck that you will need depends on what the "lot of other stuff" is in your move. If it is a 3 car garage full of stuff that you cannot fit a car in, you should probably get pricing for a full 53ft moving van. If it is a couple of outdoor furniture pieces, you might be able to go with 24ft of space on one of the moving trucks. If you will give our office a call at 800-876-6839, we will help you make a good choice for your shipment size and get good pricing for your move as well. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Stephanie P. in TN - Thursday, March 10, 2016


Yes I'd like to know how much it would cost to move my small car and some personal items ..no furniture ..like about 15 or 16 plastic tubs

MovingPlace Response

Hi Stephanie, When you only have plastic tubs and/or boxes to ship and a car to move, we recommend letting us ship the car and then send the rest of the stuff via UPS. It is cheaper to ship boxes in the UPS system rather than try to put them on a moving van. Movingplace

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from Sean C. in WA - Monday, November 16, 2015


Follow on question re the 30x15 storage unit: what are the other smaller truck options other than a 53 foot truck? Something that size may a problem maneuvering to unload in our neighborhood. Thanks!

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sean, We also have 28ft moving trucks available. If you have a parking issue with the big tractor-trailer, we could bring you a 28ft moving truck and, once you are done loading that, bring out another one for anything that is left. For the second moving van, you would only pay for the actual space that was used for the move. Looking forward to serving you! Movingplace

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from tira a. in NY - Thursday, April 30, 2015


Hi MovingPlace, I am graduating from College and need to pack all my stuff from the dorm room to my home in NYC. Is it possible to rent a small truck and driver for the move from your company? My family and I would do the loading. All we need is a driver and a small truck to haul my belongings to new york city.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Tira, You have come to the right place! We can handle any size shipment, large or small. This time of year is especially busy for young adults and college moves. Please fill out our quote request form and one of our reps will email you the best price that we have available. Looking forward to working with you. Movingplace

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from Larry C. in NH - Saturday, February 28, 2015


I live in a townhome community. Space is limited for parking, how big are the trucks used for loading a 3 bedroom house.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Larry, The moving trucks are 8ft wide, 9ft tall, and 28ft long. You will need approximately 3 parking spaces for us to safely park the moving van. Movingplace

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from Ron B. in VA - Saturday, December 20, 2014


What is the largest size container you offer?

MovingPlace Response

We actually use moving trucks and separate those trucks into smaller compartments using bulkhead walls. Our moving trucks can accommodate any size shipment from as small as 4ft x8ft up to exclusive use of an entire 53ft tractor trailer. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and one of our relocation specialists can help you with determining the best size to reserve. Movingplace

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from Irwin M. in WA - Wednesday, June 25, 2014


I am intending to move a two bedroom apartment from Arlington, WA 98223 to San Diego, CA 92126 on the 23rd of July. How big would the truck be and the big question is would this truck be accomodated in the parking spaces here. Include a quote for this move too including all fees and charges( no surprises ) Thanks a lot Irwin

MovingPlace Response

Hi Irwin, We have received your moving quote request and have emailed it to you. Our prices are all-inclusive, no surprises. The moving trucks that we use are 28ft long, 8.5ft wide, and 9ft tall. It takes about 3 parking spaces to handle a moving truck of this size in an apartment complex. Movingplace

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from Sara A. in PA - Wednesday, June 18, 2014


Last time i fit my furniture in a 17ft uhaul truck what truck size of this company is equivalent to uhauls?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sara, The moving trucks that we use are 8.3ft wide and 9ft tall inside. This has considerably more volume than a Uhaul. 13ft of space on one of our moving trucks would be almost identical in size to the 17ft Uhaul. Movingplace

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from Peg D. in MO - Wednesday, June 18, 2014


My daughter is moving from St. Louis to Dallas area. She would have furniture for a one-bedroom apartment and a lot of boxes but it will not fill a 28' trailer. Do you combine multiple households on one trailer?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Peg, Yes, we have several different options to piggyback your move with another shipment on the moving van. Each shipment gets an individual compartment so your goods arrive safely and securely at destination. We can handle moves as small as a few pieces or as large as an entire tractor trailer. Movingplace

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from john l. in MA - Friday, May 16, 2014


I.m moving from a small urban street where it is difficult to park a moving truck, is there a terminal in the Boston area where I can bring my stuff and pack the truck there?

MovingPlace Response

Yes John, That being said, we have moving trucks as small as 28ft. That is just 2 feet longer than a uhaul truck. You may want to call us and let us look up your street on google maps. We may be able to save you a lot of trouble by bringing the moving truck right to your home. MovingPlace

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from jef S. in ME - Thursday, May 8, 2014


how long are your moving trailers? can I schedule a move from maine to south carolina?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Jeff, We have two moving truck sizes, 28ft and 53ft. We can break those moving vans down into compartments as small as 4ft long (by 8ft wide x 9ft tall). So we can really accommodate just about any sized shipment. Movingplace

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from Srinivas B. in FL - Thursday, March 20, 2014


I'm planning to move from Tampa, FL to California. I was informed that the moving truck will come to my apartment and i can load the household items. Could you let me know what would be the size of the moving truck. This will help me to identify whether this would fit in a regular parking lot.

MovingPlace Response

We have two sizes of long distance moving trucks that we utilize. Both of the options are 8.5ft wide and 9ft tall inside. The trucks come in two lengths, 28ft and 53ft. If you are moving from a place with limited access, such as apartment complexes or narrow streets, we will make sure to arrange for a 28ft moving truck instead of the 53ft moving truck. Be sure to let your relocation specialist know when you are setting up your move that you have limited access. Making Moving Easier Movingplace

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from sean m. in GA - Wednesday, December 4, 2013


i need to movea 12'x12'x4' hottub from butler, tn to savannah,ga. are you capable of doing this? and if so, what would the cost run?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sean, All of the moving trucks are 8.5ft wide and 9ft tall. It appears that your hottub is going to be too large to fit on a standard moving truck. That is going to have to be transported on a flatbed or open trailer due to its dimensions. Movingplace

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from joan k. in MD - Friday, March 29, 2013


I need a company that only uses 24 to 26 foot moving trucks. the storage unit I am moving to in sc does not accommodate 18 wheelers.

MovingPlace Response

Joanie, We can help you with long distance moving trucks that are 28ft long. We use these smaller moving vans when required to get in and out of residential areas and storage facilities that cannot handle the larger moving vans. Please make sure that you specify that you will need to rent space on the smaller moving van so that your representative orders the right sized truck. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Kristin E. in OH - Wednesday, December 26, 2012


How large is the moving van that is delivered (need to make sure it fits in the driveway) and how large of a space would I be renting? Also, does your price include the fuel charges and all other charges?

MovingPlace Response

Kristin, The moving vans are standard length, which is 53ft long. Generally, they will need to be parked on the street in front of your home. The interior dimensions are 8.5ft wide and 9ft tall. Our prices are all-inclusive, meaning fuel, driver, moving equipment, truck, and door-to-door transport are all included. MP admin

Question to MovingPlace

from Doug B. in FL - Friday, July 6, 2012


How large are the moving trucks that you send out? I need to make parking arrangements in front of my house.

MovingPlace Response

Each of the moving trucks is a full-sized moving van. They are 53' long and are 8.5ft wide by 9ft high (interior dimensions).


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