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Movingplace provides the easiest and most cost-effective form of self service moving available. For your self service move, we bring a truck to your home for you to load. You can have up to 3 days to load that truck (loading can be over a weekend at no additional charge). Our professional drivers transport your goods to their destination where you can have up to 3 days to unload the moving truck (unloading can be over a weekend at no additional charge as well). We look forward to working with you and helping you save money on your next self service move. Please fill out the quote form at the top/right of this page and one of our representatives will prepare a personalized moving quote for you, or, please call us at 800-876-6839 to speak to someone right away about your self service move.

Question to MovingPlace

from Jyotsna M. in GA - Friday, January 27, 2023


I’ll be moving to New York in 4-5 months and I have a lot of furniture with me which I want to take..I cannot drive so can I have a driver with the truck?

MovingPlace Response

Yes! That is what we do here at Movingplace. We provide you with a truck, fuel, DRIVER, and door to door transport... all included in one simple price that you can count on.

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from Mike V. in VT - Tuesday, January 24, 2023


Would you move a motorcycle with the furniture or would it be moved separately?

MovingPlace Response

For a self-load move, we can move a small motorcycle in the moving truck with your furniture. If it is a large street bike, you would need to ship that with a motorcycle hauler.

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from Richard S. in ID - Friday, May 21, 2021


Hi, I am moving out of our current place in Idaho Falls, ID on June 19th and can't move into our new place in Redmond, Oregon until July 16th. Can this company hold the furniture and deliver it on July 16th?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Richard, yes. Currently our storage rate to hold everything on the truck at the destination terminal is $25 per day. This cost varies by location and time of year, but should be accurate for your move in June.

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from Hope L. in CA - Friday, February 26, 2021


You mentioned that your trucks are 28 feet long, but under the "approximate size" estimator it says they are 53 feet long. Which is it, or is there a choice or two different trucks? I'm thinking about parking space in the street and so the length may matter. This would be for a cross country move (CA to DE).

MovingPlace Response

Hi Hope. We have two different truck sizes, 28 feet and 53 feet. We can break any moving truck down into smaller compartments with our moveable wall system. We do not have 53 foot trucks available in California at all, so if you need more than a 28 foot moving truck, we would need to order a second one for you. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and we can go over any questions and help customize your move to your needs.

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from Jennifer F. in CA - Monday, November 2, 2020


Do you offer long-term storage options? We would be loading in Anaheim, CA and not needing our things in Seattle, WA for 2 months.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Jennifer, We do have storage options for up to 3 months of storage. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and we can give you several options. Movingplace

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from Edie a. in NY - Tuesday, June 16, 2020


do I unload at the destination or do you?

MovingPlace Response

We are a Self Service Mover. So you provide both the loading and unloading. We provide the moving truck, driver, fuel, and door to door transport. Movingplace

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from Mark D. in GA - Wednesday, November 13, 2019


My daughter is moving from Macon, GA to a studio apartment in NYC. First, will you deliver her belongings into the city. Second, we will need to coordinate the delivery to make sure someone is there to accept and unload. At her apartment complex, move ins can only occur on Fridays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Thanks

MovingPlace Response

Hi Mark, Our shipments are handled on tractor trailers that are very difficult to navigate in the city, so we do not have service into New York City at this time. The best we can do is to take the shipment to our terminal in New Jersey where the customers can pick up their goods with a smaller rental moving truck that is more appropriate for city deliveries. Movingplace

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from Renee T. in WV - Monday, June 17, 2019


How long would it take to move from wv to ma? Only moving 2 bedrooms

MovingPlace Response

Hi Renee, Transit time for a self service move from West Virginia to Massachusetts is generally only going to be a couple of days. We have several options for slower or faster delivery depending on your needs. Please let your move coordinator know how we can help when making your reservations and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Movingplace

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from Diane L. in NJ - Sunday, April 21, 2019


I’m wondering if you may know a Company that can actually move me with my stuff from NJ to San Diego?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Diane, We can only transport your household goods across the country when doing a self-service move. We do not arrange any travel accommodations for customers at this time. Movingplace

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from Priscilla A. in MD - Sunday, March 3, 2019


How many days do you get to load the truck? Do you drive it down immediately or do we pick a mutual date of delivery? I also want my car to go too so I need a combined quote since I have 2 plus bedrooms to move.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Priscilla, Four our self service moves (where you do the loading and unloading on a big moving truck), we generally allow up to 3 business days to load and 3 business days to unload. We will have a standard transit time to your new location and can work with you to deliver it on the day that you want it. If you need more time, we do have cost-effective options to hold the stuff on the moving truck at our destination terminal until you are ready for it. Movingplace

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from Rachel W. in CA - Monday, January 28, 2019


I'm looking to move a tractor and auto repair and fabrication shop from southern California to thorndale TX. Can you give me a quote? Will be moving fabrication industrial equipment

MovingPlace Response

Hi Rachel, Yes, we can help with commercial moving and shipping as well. We need to get the weight of the machinery that you are moving so that we do not put too much weight on the trucks. Our 53 foot tractor trailers can hold up to 38,000 pounds of equipment. Movingplace

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from Ron M. in VA - Friday, December 21, 2018


Hey I was trying to get my clothes from Richmond Virginia to New York how would it work

MovingPlace Response

Hi Ron, We don't offer that type of service. The smallest shipment that we will move is a 1 bedroom/studio apartment. If you are only shipping a small amount of stuff, we would recommend UPS as their system is designed around shipping smaller orders. Movingplace

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from Keith B. in AZ - Tuesday, December 4, 2018


I need to move my household goods from Phoenix to the Seattle area. My shipment will need to be held for up to 4 months. In what kind of facility will my items be stored? Temp and humidity control? Thanks.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Keith, We have limited storage capabilities. We can hold items on the truck for up to 2 months. For a shipment needing storage that long, we recommend delivering it to a climate controlled facility and offloading it from the truck. Movingplace

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from Mary G. in TX - Monday, October 8, 2018


Are my things the only ones in the truck. Can I lock my things and am I the only one who can open it

MovingPlace Response

Hi Mary, We do one household shipment per truck. When the moving van arrives at your house, it will be empty. You load up against the front wall and work your way back to your allotted amount of space. Once you are done loading, a bulkhead security wall goes up to secure your items in the front of the truck. We do load commercial freight on the back of the moving truck to finish filling it out, but once a household shipment is on board, the truck does not go to any other homes and is never left unattended. As a result, we have never had a claim for a lost item, ever! Thanks! Movingplace

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from Lisa m. in NY - Monday, February 26, 2018


I am.moving from brewster, ny to Brooksville, fl can you tell me for 2-3 rooms and as soon as possible to be able to move

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lisa, We service areas 5 days a week. We generally need about a 10 day notice to get you on the schedule, but we can often service a move the very next day. The best way to check availability of moving trucks is to give us a call at 800-876-6839. We can quickly give you the schedule for the next available truck and help you book it if you would like to. Movingplace

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from Lesley D. in AR - Tuesday, January 30, 2018


Since it says furniture. Does that include like dishes and other house hold items. For a 2 bedroom house.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lesley, Yes, even though we may say "furniture", we mean everything that would be included in a normal household move. We also can help with office/commercial, long-distance moving as well. Movingplace

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from Tracy T. in OK - Tuesday, November 14, 2017


I would like my household goods moved and storage in Memphis until I either buy or rent, do you have a local storage facility to store my property month to month?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Tracy, We do have storage options for you, both monthly or daily. With storage, we leave the household goods right on the same moving truck on which you loaded them and hold them at the destination trucking terminal. The trailers are locked up on a secure lot and delivered back out when you are ready for them. Movingplace

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from elaine w. in MN - Friday, November 10, 2017


1. do you provide moving blankets to wrap furniture? 2. the furniture I have to move is in a storage unit. we could probably load the van in an hour or two. is drop off and pick up in the same day (within a few hours) possible?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Elaine, We only provide moving blankets when you rent an entire 53 foot moving van. For the smaller shipments, we currently do not provide them. We do have options for a same day drop off and pick up and we perform moves in and out of storage facilities on a daily basis, so are familiar with the challenges around moving with limited access. Movingplace

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from Tracy C. in WA - Saturday, October 28, 2017


You bring it, we load. What if you need 30 days storage inbetween b4 delivery? O R You bring it, we load, you take to destination, but need 35 days to unload? (Its because of actual move in date)

MovingPlace Response

Hi Tracy, We have options where we can leave your stuff right on the moving van and hold it at our secure terminal for up to a couple of months of storage. Our pricing is the best in the industry for moving and storage. Pls indicate when you fill out our quote form how many days of storage you might need and we will email pricing to you. Movingplace

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from Melanie B. in MA - Tuesday, October 3, 2017


Hi, We have an SUV and Trailer that we would like driven from our offices in Foxboro, MA to our other office in Columbus, IN. So, I'd like to hire a driver... Is this something your company can help with? If so, could you send me the rate. We would pay for hotel and flight back (I can look up quotes if needed for you). Thank you, Melanie

MovingPlace Response

Hi Melanie, We only provide driving services for moving trucks that we provide. We get this question a lot and it is impossible to insure a driver that is driving a non-DOT certified truck that is provided by a third party. The only way to find a driver to do something like that is to post it on Craig's List. I am not so sure that I would be comfortable with that personally, but it is really the only option as no company does what you are asking. Movingplace

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from Latosha C. in MN - Saturday, August 5, 2017


Do you do local moves?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Latosha, We only do long distance moves (state to state moving). Movingplace

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from Brett W. in OR - Tuesday, June 13, 2017


Hello! We are in the midst of moving a small two bedroom apartment with not much furniture. We also have a car. We would rather not drive the moving truck and car down, but would rather have someone drive the truck for us and we drive the car. My concern is we live in an apartment building downtown, and thus we can only really use the loading dock for one day to load the truck with nowhere else to park it for longer. Also, we have a small child so driving from Oregon to California will take a few days and I am concerned if we hire someone to drive the moving truck they will not be able to guarantee a specific day to meet us in California and thus may beat us there. Any thoughts? Thanks, Brett

MovingPlace Response

Hi Brett, We provide the truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transport. We do not provide drivers for other peoples' rented trucks. We will transport your car on a large auto transporter (the big trucks that carry 7 or 8 cars at a time). As for travel timing, we can arrange to have the truck delivered on the day that you want. If there is a big delay, we can get you daily storage on the moving truck at a very affordable price. Movingplace

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from Griselda B. in MI - Saturday, April 29, 2017


We have a 26ft bumper pull trailer that will be loaded with off-road vehicles. We need this transported from Cass City, MI to Desert Center, CA between May 8th & 9th. It will then be transported back to MI the 10th or 11th. Please let me know if your company could assist with this transport. If so, please provide a quote for this service. Thank you and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!

MovingPlace Response

Hi Griselda, We provide long distance moving services on moving trucks, we do not have towing services for other peoples' trailers. Sorry! Movingplace

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from ELIZABETH H. in OH - Thursday, April 20, 2017


ON OUR DIESEL TRACTOR MOWER, DO WE HAVE TO REMOVE THE GAS TANK BEFORE WE CAN LOAD IT ON THE TRUCK?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Elizabeth, You need to drain the fuel from any motorized vehicle going onto the moving truck. You do not have to remove the gas tank, just the gas from it. Movingplace

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from Brian P. in CA - Thursday, April 13, 2017


Can you handle moves across the border to Canada? Specifically California to British Columbia? Thanks.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Brian, We have a link at the top of this page for International moving. We recommend our friends at UPakWeShip.com. They handle all of our inquiries for international moves. Movingplace

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from Bill W. in CA - Tuesday, April 11, 2017


What about storage?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Bill, We do have storage available. We normally leave the shipment on the truck where you load it and keep it on a secured parking lot. When you are ready for your goods to be delivered, we bring the truck out and drop it off for you to unload. Storage is generally charged by the day and the rates are super inexpensive. Movingplace

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from Mike L. in MN - Monday, March 13, 2017


We are moving from Circle Pines MN. To Spokane WA. 2 bedroom House plus Tools, Riding Mower, ATV. Do you provide ramps. Thanks Mike

MovingPlace Response

Hi Mike, Yes, we do have loading ramps available for you to use. Movingplace

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from Brigette D. in CA - Thursday, March 9, 2017


My residential area does not allow detached trailers, pods, or relocation cubes to be in the road. We do not have space to accommodate any of these options otherwise. Does the moving van used by Moving Place stay connected to the trailer during loading?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Bridgette, In that type of situation, we can do what is called a "Live Load". A live load simply means that the driver is going to stay with the truck attached to the trailer while you load. Once you are finished loading, the driver will immediately leave. There are some fees associated with this service depending on where you are moving from and to. Please contact us at 800-876-6839 and we can look at your locations and help figure out pricing for your long distance move. Movingplace

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from Tracy P. in PA - Monday, February 27, 2017


Hi! I need to move my belongings from a 10x15 ft storage unit in Carlisle, PA to my new apartment in Bay St Louis, MS the week of March 20. I will drive my car down. Do you provide the loading/unloading? I can't do it and I don't know anyone here. When we get there, my new neighbors might be able to help, depending which day the truck arrives.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Tracy, We are a self-service mover and provide the truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transport. Loading and unloading is not part of our service. We recommend HireAHelper.com for loading and unloading. They have good rates and a good system for following up to make sure that they are providing quality service. Movingplace

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from lori m. in NY - Friday, February 10, 2017


I need to move my furniture n car from Suffolk county NY to Leland north Carolina

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lori, We can help you with that move. Please fill out our quote request form and one of our relocation specialists will email pricing to you right away. Movingplace

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from clorinda m. in IL - Tuesday, January 31, 2017


im moving from Chicago to las vegas at the end of February 2017. I will be moving approximately 2 rooms of furniture 20 boxes and a parrot, can you give me a quote and let me know the time frame when is payment due and what kind of quarantees do you offer?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Clorinda, You had me until parrot! We can help you with all of your household goods, etc, but we do not move pets. To move from Chicago to Las Vegas will take about 6 business days. We are going to email a quote to the email address that you provided. We require a small deposit to guarantee your truck with the balance due at loading. Movingplace

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from Thamer A. in OH - Thursday, December 15, 2016


I want to move my furniture from Fairborn Ohio to Russellville AR I want to know the price and available days you can help me with

MovingPlace Response

Hi Thamer, We do not quote prices for long distance moving on the website as they change seasonally. If you call us at 800-876-6839 or fill out the quote form on this website, we will be happy to put together some rates for our you load, we drive service and email them to you. Movingplace

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from Lydia S. in MD - Monday, December 12, 2016


I have a bedroom set (furniture) no car included to move to LA California, is it possible, will it be picked up at my location? Can it be received by someone in California since am not traveling with along?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lydia, Yes, we can provide a truck for long distance moving for just about any location. We bring the truck to your home where you can have up to 3 days to load it. We then transport it to your new home where you have up to 3 days to unload it. If you need us to release the shipment to a friend or relative, you just need to let us know so that we can arrange to do so. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Andrea B. in IL - Sunday, July 24, 2016


I am moving from Chicago to Culver City. I don't have anyone to help me unload once I arrive in Culver City so I need to hire movers. I can't leave the moving truck at my complex overnight so would the driver be able to stay while I unload and then leave right after?

MovingPlace Response

Yes, Andrea. That is what the industry calls a "Live Load". The driver will wait with the moving truck while you unload and then leave. There are usually wait time charges associated with this. The first hour is free and then each additional hour that the driver waits is accrues a charge. That cost varies depending on where in the country you are moving. Movingplace

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from Diane H. in WA - Sunday, July 17, 2016


Do you provide moving supplies to secure items inside the trailer? I have packing boxes but not moving blankets, or bungee ropes. I have boxes and packing materials. We do not have livingroom furniture, but do have a number of clothes wardrobes, so it is difficult to estimate our needs. We will be moving into an in-law suite in our son's new home in Kentucky. They do not close until August 15th and we will be away during August. We anticipate a move mid-September.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Diane, For most of our service levels, the moving truck comes to your home empty. It has a loading ramp and a bulkhead wall inside. You load into front (nose) of the moving van and then the wall secures your goods in the truck. There are additional places every 16 inches inside the truck to secure your items, but we do not provide the straps for that. You can purchase moving straps very cheaply at Home Depot and other big box retailers. If you are having trouble estimating the amount of space that you will need, please give us a call and we can walk you through some helpful tips on how to do that. Movingplace

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from Kristin T. in VA - Tuesday, June 28, 2016


Do you have any storage options. Scenario...truck delivered and loaded, held for 2 wks/30 days, truck delivered to destination? If yes, costs associated? Thank you.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Kathy, Because rates change with seasons and zip codes in areas can affect pricing, we do not put pricing for moves out on the forum. You can either give us a call or fill out the quote form on our homepage and we will be glad to put together some excellent options for your move. Movingplace

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from Wendy R. in CA - Wednesday, April 27, 2016


Hi there - I need to move a small amount of furniture from Oakland, CA to Beaverton, OR (a bedroom set and miscellaneous boxes. It's not a rush to get there but needs to be picked up before 5/25. Is this something you could handle? Thanks, Wendy

MovingPlace Response

Hi Wendy, We can certainly help with this. I see that you have already filled out the quote form. We will email a moving quote to you in just a few minutes. Thanks! Movingplace

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from Cheryl P. in FL - Friday, March 25, 2016


Can we arrange to load a moving truck, have it driven to N Carolina, and unload the next day?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Cheryl, The answer to your question is yes, if you are going to use the whole truck and live within 500 miles of your destination. If you are sharing a moving truck or only using part of it and we are moving freight on the other part, then the transit will take an extra couple of days. It would probably be a good idea to give us a call with the particulars and we can work out a plan that works in your moving schedule. Movingplace

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from Claire D. in MI - Tuesday, March 1, 2016


I need to keep my stuff in the storage pod for 3-6 months until my new home is built. Can you accommodate that?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Claire, We have both short and long-term storage available. Thanks! Movingplace

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from ShellyAnn H. in CA - Tuesday, February 23, 2016


Moving from Long Beach, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL... How long would that take?

MovingPlace Response

Hi ShellyAnn, You can usually plan on us travelling about 500 miles per business day. So, a cross country move like yours will take approximately 6 business days. Movingplace

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from Karoline S. in TX - Tuesday, February 16, 2016


I am moving from TX to KY.The apartment complex we live in in TX does not allow any kind of 'pod' or container to be dropped off, a truck (no bigger than the size of the biggest UHaul has to be here and and ready to leave as soon as the loading is done. We do not want to use Uhaul and have to drive ourselves. Do you all have options like this?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Karoline, Yes, we can do what is called a "live load". That simply means that when the driver arrives with your moving truck, he will wait while you load it. As soon as you are done loading, he will leave. A lot of apartment complexes have restrictions like this, so a live load is very common. If it takes you a long time to load, some waiting charges may apply. Please call and speak with one of our relocation coordinators for pricing in your area. Movingplace

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from TIM S. in MO - Wednesday, February 3, 2016


if we move and don't have a place yet how long can we keep our things on the moving truck. Does that cost extra?

MovingPlace Response

We have storage options available for you. The storage costs vary with where you need us to store it and how long you need us to store it. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 with the details and one of our relocation consultants will promptly help you. Movingplace

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from Mason H. in GA - Tuesday, January 26, 2016


I am moving from Atlanta to San Diego. I don't mind loading all my stuff myself here (as I have friends that can help) , but unfortunately in San Diego I don't know anyone to help. And some things I would need assistance with. Could I load all of my belongings and you guys unload?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Mason, We are a transportation provider only. However, if you need help either loading or unloading, we recommend HireAHelper. They have nationwide labor coverage and a good system for insuring quality of services provided. Movingplace

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from Amanda G. in FL - Tuesday, January 19, 2016


I already have a truck that is loaded and ready to move when we have the closing date. Is there a way to have a driver drive the truck from Jacksonville, FL to Land o Lakes, FL? We would also need people to unload the truck.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Amanda, We provide the truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transport. We are not a driver service and cannot have one of our drivers drive your vehicle. Movingplace

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from Kevin V. in CO - Wednesday, December 23, 2015


I have a two wheel tow behind trailer loaded with all my possessions and have discovered my truck does not pull it safely. I was interested to know if your company could move my trailer WITH all the items loaded on it, from Denver Colorado to Hattiesburg Mississippi?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Kevin, Yes, you can put your loaded trailer inside the moving truck. You will need to check the dimensions on your trailer. Our trucks are 8.5ft wide and 9ft tall inside. Give yourself some leeway when measuring the width as your wheel wells might not fit through the door frame (which shaves about 5 inches off at the door opening. We have places to secure your trailer throughout our moving truck. You will need to have a wrecker come and pick up your trailer to put it inside the moving truck as our ramps will not support the weight of it loaded. Movingplace

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from Louise F. in CO - Thursday, December 17, 2015


About the 3 days to load/unload- Is 3 days to load the most time allowed? Is there a daily charge? Why is it less expensive to send the car on a car carrier separately than send in the truck with furnishings?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Louise, We can give you extra time/days to load and unload. There are charges associated with that, but they are minimal (and vary by location). You can expect somewhere around $50 per extra day. The moving vans that are used to ship household items are not efficient in hauling cars (you can only get 1 car on each truck). If we put your car onto an auto transporter (that holds 8 other cars), we can drastically reduce the cost to ship your car. We can get your car and furniture picked up at the same time on different trucks and help you save money. Movingplace

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from lela p. in ID - Wednesday, December 9, 2015


Moving to southern Tennessee from Idaho and need to store shipment until I find a new home. Do you offer storage and have storage facilities in Chattanooga?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lela, Yes, we can certainly help you with storage. We will ship your container or moving truck to our destination terminal and store it there until you are ready for it. Movingplace

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from Brian P. in ID - Friday, November 27, 2015


We are moving the contents of a 23 x 11 storage unit from SLC, Utah to Idaho. Can you give me an estimate?

MovingPlace Response

Yes Brian, We specialize in servicing areas of the country that are not readily serviced by other movers. We can help with moves to all but the most remote locations in the US. Movingplace

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from SHERMAN H. in OK - Tuesday, November 24, 2015


I have a fairly small amount of furniture, a motorcycle, and a van that i want to Ship from oklahoma city to norfolk virginia in dec. I believe my Motorcycle and Furniture can be packed together. Can I do that?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sherman, Yes, you can certainly move a motorcycle inside the moving truck with your furniture. The motorcycle can be secured using the anchors that are every 16 inches along the walls of the moving van. Movingplace

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from Victor G. in AR - Thursday, October 22, 2015


What are your plans on moving from Arkansas to California with furniture and boxs?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Victor, We are a self-load moving company. That means that we will bring the moving truck out to your home. You load it. We transport the moving truck to the destination where you unload it. Our service is convenient and affordable. Movingplace

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from Skyy S. in FL - Thursday, October 8, 2015


Do you charge by hour, weight or what?? What is total length of your truck an what is the delivery time ftom pickup in Fl to Indianapolis? ?? Thanks S

MovingPlace Response

Hi Sky, We charge based on the amount of space that you use on the moving truck. All of the trucks are 8ft wide, 9ft tall, and either 28ft long or 53ft long (depending on your needs). Moving from Florida to Indianapolis should take about 3 business days to transport. Movingplace

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from Dan C. in CA - Tuesday, September 22, 2015


Need to move 3 to 4 rooms from Jamul, CA. to Payson, AZ. do you do this? and how much?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Dan, Yes, we service most areas in the "lower 48 states". We have excellent moving truck service from CA to AZ and should be very cost-effective for you. If you fill out the quote form, we will email or text a quote to you right away. Movingplace

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from PJ P. in WA - Tuesday, September 1, 2015


I have to move a large dinning room table and an antique settee from Mississippi to Washington state. I also need packers to pack them and load them as well. Does your company do that sort of thing?

MovingPlace Response

Hi PJ, We provide the moving truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transportation, but not the loading and unloading. At this time, we recommend using www.HireAHelper.com for the loading and/or unloading. Movingplace

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from John G. in NV - Friday, August 7, 2015


I filled out the quote form, but it may not go through as I am moving to Patzcuaro, Mexico. It is a small town about 30 miles from Morelia, Michoacan which is a major city. Do you move household furnishings to this area?

MovingPlace Response

Hi John, We do not have moving truck service to Mexico at this time. Movingplace

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from lela p. in ID - Sunday, July 12, 2015


I'm putting my home on the market, but need to store most of the contents in moving pod up to 3 months when I actually move. I have a quote from Pods, but can't find this search option here. Is this possible with Movingplace?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Lela, We can help you with storage in conjunction with a long distance move (we do not provide local storage only). It is best to call our service center for pricing as storage rates vary with how long you need to store and where you want your furniture stored. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839. Movingplace

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from Anusha C. in NJ - Friday, May 29, 2015


Hello I would like to know the approximate quote for one bedroom move from new Jersey to Florida Including the Car Please let me know what will approximate price. Thanks

MovingPlace Response

Hello Anusha, We are happy to provide you quotes for moving your car and furniture. Please fill out the quote form or call our office at 800-876-6839 and we will get you some prices for your move. Movingplace

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from ted c. in SD - Saturday, May 16, 2015


Do you have a location in rapid city south Dakota.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Ted, We do provide moving services to Rapid City, SD. We do not have a location right in Rapid City, but the moving trucks are constantly moving around the country and we can arrange to have one in Rapid City on the day that you need it. Please make sure to give us about 2 weeks notice to get you on the schedule. Movingplace.com

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from Meranda N. in WV - Monday, May 11, 2015


Are you allowed to go with the driver. I'm trying to move from Clarksburg, WV to Escondido, CA and I'm terrified to get on a plane, I'm also not too experienced with driving so I couldn't drive there myself so I was wondering if that was acceptable to do?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Meranda, Unfortunately, we cannot allow passengers to travel across the country. I am sorry that flying is a scary option for you. You may want to check on taking a train across the country. The pricing for transportation on a train can sometimes be very good and it is actually a pleasant trip. Movingplace

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from Christine R. in NY - Sunday, March 29, 2015


Do you have trucks that have drivers & I have my own movers. How would I go about arranging this

MovingPlace Response

Hi Christine, That is exactly what we do. We are a transportation provider. We bring a moving truck out to your home, you load it (or have someone else load it), we take it to the destination where you unload it. We provide the truck, fuel, driver, and door to door transportation. Movingplace

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from Phil D. in NY - Wednesday, March 4, 2015


So how would it work if I'm moving from NYC to Austin Tx? Do you leave the truck on the street while we move everything inside? Also how long would it take to move?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Phil, When moving from a location that has limited or no parking, we can perform a live load - that is, the driver stays with the truck in front of your home while you load it and then leaves when you are done loading. There are some fees associated with this service depending on where you are located. Please call us at 800-876-6839 and we will work up a price for you over the phone. Movingplace

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from Nancy A. in CA - Tuesday, January 27, 2015


I need to transport four chairs & a couple of boxes from my Dads estate in new jersey to California. They are light weight & easy to move. What is the cheapest way I can do that? They are of sentimental value only.

MovingPlace Response

Hi Nancy, Just select the smallest size when filling out the moving truck quote request form. I would also suggest calling our sales line at 800-876-6839. Our relocation specialists may have some more options for you to consider. Movingplace

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from kat e. in WV - Friday, January 23, 2015


moving from wv to fl; can we use heavy TOTES to move items in? I have stuff packed tight in TOTES with the lids taped with packing tape - I would hate to have to unpack the stuff to put in moving boxes. so, can we use TOTES with lids taped securely shut? thanks

MovingPlace Response

Hi Kat, We provide the space on the moving truck for you to load and unload. How you package the items you load is up to you. Totes are a very popular choice for many of our customers. They are easier to stack and hold more than most boxes. Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Beverly M. in TX - Thursday, January 8, 2015


Can a truck be brought to a storage facility? All my belongings are in storage?

MovingPlace Response

Yes Beverly, we can bring the moving trucks to storage facilities. You should check with the facility manager prior to our arrival as they generally have a designated place that they would like moving trucks to park. Make sure to reserve that space so that you have a place for us to park and don't have that "panic moment" on moving day of trying to find an alternative place to park. Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Nancy Q. in WA - Wednesday, November 19, 2014


How long does it take to transport from Napa California to Mukilteo Washington

MovingPlace Response

Hi Nancy, This will take approximately 3 days. Movingplace

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from Laurie L. in WA - Tuesday, November 4, 2014


We are moving from Bothell, WA to either Victorville, CA or Buena Park, CA. What is the difference in price between those two cities? Do you also have a storage facility available and for how long? Can the motorcycle go inside the truck?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Laurie, We are going to need some more information to provide you an accurate estimate (how much furniture you are moving, appliances, etc..). There will not be much difference in rates for moving from Bothell, WA to either Victorville, CA or Buena Park, CA as they are about the same mileage to each destination. We do have short and medium term storage options available for your move. If you need long-term storage, we would suggest putting your items in a storage facility rather than leaving them on the moving truck. And yes, a motorcycle can go inside the moving van with your other furniture and boxes. Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Katey S. in IL - Saturday, October 25, 2014


Do we need to provide a lock for the truck/trailer? if so what size?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Katey, You do not need to provide a lock for the moving trucks. Each shipment on board the moving van is separated from the other loads on the truck by a bulkhead. That serves as a security divider between your goods and any other shipment. Please note that once we have a household goods shipment on board a long distance moving truck, that truck will not be left unattended in front of another customer's home. So you are safe and secure when moving with Movingplace. Movingplace

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from Paula J. in IL - Wednesday, October 8, 2014


I have only about 10 medium to large cube boxes (at most) plus a trunk. how would this work out

MovingPlace Response

Paula, If you are just shipping boxes (and a trunk), the most economical way to do that would be through UPS. We are more of a household shipper. If you have less than a Studio apartment of furniture, we will be offering too much truck at too high of a price to make economical sense. Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Ashley T. in MA - Sunday, September 7, 2014


I am planning on moving from Leominster, ma to perris, ca and I was wondering when you come pick up the moving van how long will it take for the van to get from Leominster to perris? thank you

MovingPlace Response

Hi Ashley, It is going to take about a week for us to transport the moving truck from MA to CA. There will be some variations to that based on how large your shipment is. To narrow that down, please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and we can work with you to meet your schedule. Thanks! MovingPlace

Question to MovingPlace

from Courtney B. in IA - Tuesday, August 12, 2014


Do we load the trailer the same day that the driver leaves for the new location, or can we have the trailer the day before to load it?

MovingPlace Response

We have options for both. You can have as many as 3 business days for the moving truck to be loaded at your house. Weekends are free days, so you can have up to 5 total days in which to load your moving van. There are a couple of restrictions to this based on service area and the type of moving van being ordered. Please call a relocation specialist at 800-876-6839 to get more information specific to your situation. MovingPlace web team

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from Jeff R. in WV - Thursday, July 31, 2014


What do you suggest if we need to store near destination? It could be several months before house is available.

MovingPlace Response

We have both daily and monthly storage options. The best part about our storage is that there is no handling of your goods. Once you load them onto the moving truck, that is where they stay until you unload them. Less handling means less damage which means a better move. Storage prices vary with where, how much, and how long you need to store. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and one of our relocation specialists will help you with pricing for your move.

Question to MovingPlace

from Rachel C. in CA - Friday, July 25, 2014


Are the shipments of household goods and cars insured?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Rachel, We have several different coverage options for your goods while they are travelling on the moving trucks. Each shipment is different depending on the size of the move and the amount of furniture and type of car being moved. Please give us a call at 800-876-6839 and one of our relocation specialists can go over those options in detail. Best regards, Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Carol S. in OH - Saturday, July 19, 2014


I'm moving from OH to CA I have never used a mover before, do you provide boxes? And can I pack some things in Rubbermaid totes?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Carol, We are a self-service mover. What this means is that we bring a moving truck to your home where you load it. We drive it to the destination where you unload it. We provide a loading ramp and bulkhead wall (to help with loading and securing your shipiment), but we do not provide boxes or blankets. You are essentially renting space on a moving van. You can certainly use rubbermaid totes. Those are great for moving! Movingplace.

Question to MovingPlace

from Ron C. in FL - Saturday, July 5, 2014


Are there any restrictions on what can be included in a shipment moved from Florida to Ohio? For instance, can we move a lawn mower and a gas grill?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Ron, You can moving the lawn mower and gas grill on the moving truck, however, the gas needs to be drained out of both as to not create a hazardous spill in transit. Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from TY L. in LA - Wednesday, June 18, 2014


Hello, I wanted to know that if it is possible for my husband and I to be able to have our moving truck leave out a day or two early from baton rouge, la so our items will arrive the day that we get to virgina or do the truck have to leave the same day we do?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Ty, We have some super scheduling options available for your move. On most orders, we can give you up to 3 days to load and 3 days to unload at no additional charge. Also, we can hold your shipment at destination for up to 7 days at no additional charge. You just let us know when you want to have the moving truck delivered and we will work with your schedule! Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Molla F. in MN - Sunday, June 8, 2014


I am moving to Atlanta at this month end. I have a car and a boat to be moved along with a 2 BR apt. Do you move these and what would be the approximate quote?

MovingPlace Response

We can certainly help you with moving your apartment and car. Boats can be a bit tricky to move. You can load a small boat inside the moving van, but it can be no longer than 12ft and no wider than 6ft. We can also ship canoes and kayaks.

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from Nell H. in CA - Tuesday, June 3, 2014


At any time during the move, will my stuff be removed from the trailer i pack it in??

MovingPlace Response

Hi Nell, We bring the moving truck to your home empty. Once you load your stuff into it, we put up a bulkhead wall that a. secures your goods in the front of the truck and b. separates your goods from the other items we will load on the truck to "fill it out" for transit. Once your shipment is on board, the truck stays in the carrier's possession. It is never loaded or unloaded or left at another location. We have never had a theft claim in the history of Movingplace. Movingplace Web Team

Question to MovingPlace

from Emily B. in NE - Saturday, April 5, 2014


Do you provide storage options? I need to move out of state to one location until my lease starts and then move a couple weeks later. I would need to store my things at a temporary location.

MovingPlace Response

We have several storage options that work in conjunction with your long distance move. We can hold the shipment on the same moving truck for up to 6 months! Make sure you discuss both short term and long term storage options with your relocation specialist when setting up your move.

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from Penny L. in FL - Sunday, February 16, 2014


Hi. I need a moving truck brought to my home for me to load. I am moving long distance from FL to CA. Do you guys go that far? How does this work?

MovingPlace Response

Yes Penny! That is what we do. We bring a truck out to your home. You load it. We transport it to your new home where you unload it. The charges are based on the amount of space that you use on the moving truck, so you do not end up paying for empty space like you would with a Pod or another moving truck rental service. We service almost every destination in the lower 48 United States. Please fill out the moving quote form to the right and one of our relocation specialists will promptly email you a price quote. Thanks! Movingplace

Question to MovingPlace

from Jim J. in ND - Wednesday, December 4, 2013


I do not yet have my new job location but I would like to get packed up and moved so I could place the items in storage. Could the items just be kept in Bismarck on monthly storage until I have my new job location? I have quite a few tools and is there any weight limits?

MovingPlace Response

Hi Jim, We have several options for storage available. Please ask your relocation specialist for details on what will work best for your moving needs. Movingplace

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from Kathleen K. in MA - Wednesday, August 14, 2013


Hi, I have a storage unit, does the truck get dropped off at the unit and for how long? If I started packing in the morning could the truck be picked up and leave the unit the same day?

MovingPlace Response

We can have moving trucks dropped at nearly any location. If you have permission from the storage company, we can leave the moving van overnight (if needed). If you want us to bring the truck in the morning and then leave with it once you have loaded your goods, we can do that also. Just make sure you let your representative know your needs when you make your moving truck reservation.

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from nicole p. in MN - Saturday, May 11, 2013


Do you deliver to storage units?

MovingPlace Response

We can deliver to storage units. We also offer up to 7 days of free storage on any move so that you do not have to rush across the country to beat the moving truck to your new location!

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from Windy B. in TX - Tuesday, January 15, 2013


Do you quote commercial moves for you load, we drive? We are in need of 3 full sized trailers larger than the 26ft to move from Louisana to Texas. Thank you

MovingPlace Response

We handle long distance moving of all types. So yes, we can get you exclusive use of 3 full-sized tractor trailers for your you load, we drive move. Our only requirement on the commercial side is that the goods must be clean and non hazardous.

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from Jana N. in CA - Saturday, January 12, 2013


I'm moving from La Jolla, CA (Southern California) to Foster city, CA (Northern California). Do you guys provide service within the same state? Thanks.

MovingPlace Response

Movingplace only handles long distance moving in which the customer is moving from state to state.

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from Bea L. in NJ - Monday, December 31, 2012


I plan on moving, but what if I can't close on my new place right away? Can you store my stuff? If so, for how long? Thanks

MovingPlace Response

Our services are direct shipments on long distance moving trucks, so we do not provide long term storage, only a couple of days when it makes sense in the schedule. If you need longer term storage, we recommend putting your stuff into a storage facility at destination so that you can store it as long as needed and access it when you want. It is never a good idea to leave your goods on a moving truck for an extended period of time as they are not designed to be provide that type of protection for your furniture.

Question to MovingPlace

from Perkins E. in FL - Monday, October 8, 2012


We need the moving van to make an extra pickup about 3 miles away. Can you guys do that?

MovingPlace Response

Yes, we can pick up and deliver to extra locations. There is a charge of $69 per extra stop.

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from Chuck C. in FL - Wednesday, August 22, 2012


Can we share space on a moving truck? We are only moving a small amount of furniture and need to save some money.

MovingPlace Response

That is exactly what the you load they drive moving process is about! Each moving customer gets a private compartment on the moving truck. You load and unload. We provide door-to-door moving services. This type of self-service moving is the most inexpensive and convenient moving option available.

Question to MovingPlace

from Jo Anne H. in GA - Sunday, July 22, 2012


I am looking for a moving truck that can take me from GA to CA. Do you provide moving services for that long distance?

MovingPlace Response

We specialize in long distance moving services. If you are moving a long way, you cannot beat the pricing of our self service moves.

Question to MovingPlace

from Nathan B. in FL - Sunday, July 22, 2012


What is the difference between Movingplace and Upack? I have a quote from Upack that is higher than yours, but it looks like you offer better moving vans than they do. What is the difference?

MovingPlace Response

Movingplace offers self-service moving on fully-equipped moving vans. Our moving vans are larger than the Upack freight trucks so we can put more than one customer on each van. Sharing a moving van is how you save significant money on your move

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from rosemary r. in GA - Tuesday, July 17, 2012


my belongings in las vegas in storage unit, will truck come to that location, time frame is 1st wk of october

MovingPlace Response

We can certainly handle your move in or out of Las Vegas. Because the driver stays with the moving truck during our moves, we can handle pickups and deliveries to storage facilities. Our competitors want to drop their moving trucks overnight, which is a liability that storage facilities do not want to take. Booking your move two weeks in advance is highly recommended as the schedule of moving vans is determined well in advance of the pickups and deliveries.

Question to MovingPlace

from Joe K. in NC - Friday, July 13, 2012


I have my furniture in 3 pods and I need to have it moved to California. PODS wants a lot of money to move my stuff out there. Will you bring one of your moving vans to the PODS facility so that I can unload my stuff from there into your truck? I already have a price from you and your prices for the you load they drive moving is excellent.

MovingPlace Response

Yes. You need to let PODS know that we are bringing a moving truck to their facility and request that they stage your pods so that you can easily move the stuff from the pod to our moving truck. Most of the pods warehouses have a loading dock so that you can walk right into the moving van. If they do not, no worries. We will put out our loading ramps so that you can easily get your stuff loaded onto the moving truck


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