Long Distance Moves

We refer to long distance as any move that crosses state lines and is over approximately 75 miles. This type of move is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. When making a move, it is important to use state and interstate licensed movers because that will guarantee that the company you choose is also insured.

When you start shopping for a moving company, you will find an unlimited number of movers to choose from. You can narrow your selection by checking performance records with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation or your local Better Business Bureau.

 
Our Services

Charles Moving & Storage provides service to all point in the United States from a single item to full service packing for a residence or office. Charles Moving & Storage always uses our own vehicles and full time professional movers and drives. In this manner, we can control the efficiency and quality of your move from beginning to end. As an independent company, we are able to provide you with exact pick up dates and delivery schedules. 

Cost - Moving long distance can be very costly. Obtaining accurate estimates is important and will insure there are no unexpected charges. In general, interstate moves are priced according to weight or cubic feet. Charles Moving & Storage charges by the cubic foot, or by weight. Prices based on weight are usually estimates and can be adjusted after the truck has been weighed. A generally accepted industry standard equation for comparing estimates of weight to cubic feet is divide weight by 7 to get cubic feet or to multiply cubic feet by 7 to get weight. In general, the cost of interstate moves are broken down into 3 parts:

Line Haul - The line haul is the price you pay to transport your goods from point A to point B. As stated, Charles Moving & Storage charges by the cubic foot, or weight. The price per cubic foot varies based upon the distance of the move. For example, a move of 400 cubic feet from Union , NJ to Orlando , Florida will cost $3.00 per cubic foot. The larger the move, the lower the price per cubic foot.

Packing - Charles Moving & Storage does not charge for professional packing of furniture using blanket padding or disassembly and reassembly upon delivery of furniture where needed. In addition, we can provide packing services for all your household contents such as china, linens, books, dishes, artwork, etc. The price for this service is based on an hourly rate.

Insurance - Included in your move costs, at no additional charge, is the basic insurance coverage of $.60 per pound as is required by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. You can obtain other types of coverage either through Charles Moving & Storage or your own insurance company.

In addition to these primary cost components, you may be subject to other charges on a special needs basis. An example being, there may be extra charges for custom made wooden crates, and/or hoisting. All these will be discussed up front, and prior to your move, and will be included in your total move cost quote. Another important issue that can arise is getting a tractor trailer access to your new home. In some cases access to your new location is not possible, and needs to be off-loaded to a smaller truck for delivery. In this case, you would be charged an extra cost for the labor time.