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Understanding Nationwide Long Distance Moving Quotes
Licensed vs. Not Licensed Not all moving companies are created equal. Many will say they are fully licensed but until you check, you really don't know. Being licensed for cross country moves requires additional regulations and insurance. Always check your mover's MC number. Even if it is posted on their website, you won't know it is valid until you search at www.fmcsa.com. Moving trucks are required to pass through weigh stations. Hiring a company that is not licensed for out of state moves puts your valued possessions at risk. If a company is caught transporting without a license, they are "put out of service" and your household belongings are stuck in limbo.
Brokers vs. Actual Carriers A broker is a company that partners with individual movers to provide moving services. There is little accountability involved and you do not know what moving company is coming until they get there. A broker does not have their own trucks and licensing.
A Carrier is an independent moving company that takes care of your move from start to finish. The carrier has it's own trucks, licenses, insurance, office manager and moving crews. They do not pass your move to other companies and are first hand accountable. They many have one location or have many nationwide.
Your Long Distance Move Price Moving Long Distance can be expensive. Of course you would like to get the lowest price, but you don't want to get scammed. Long Distance Moving Quotes can be confusing, especially if you do not know what to look for. Most long distance companies will give you a price based on an estimated volume (weight & cubes). Some companies will severely underestimate this volume to make it seem like you are getting a great price. When the movers arrive, you get stuck paying a much higher price as the actual weight & cubes could be triple.
ABOUT CUBES AND TRUCK SIZES A traditional 26ft box truck holds approximately 1650 cubes.This is the standard in the moving industry. Another option is a 53ft tractor trailer. That unit holds 4300 cubes. Cubes are about space. Apollo Strong Moving is proud to offer larger trucks for your long distance move. Our 40ft Box truck holds 2600 cubes. Our 48ft truck hold 3000 cubes. Our 40ft w/ attached 24ft truck holds 3800 cubes. Our 53ft Moving Van holds 4300 cubes. Always make sure you are getting the amount of space you need in a truck when booking your long distance move.
WHY CHOOSE APOLLO STRONG MOVING FOR LONG DISTANCE The price we give you is the price you pay. Our price does not change and is for the size truck that you choose. We are first hand with your move from start to finish. Your moving crew is the same on both the load and the unload. We offer direct delivery with a guaranteed delivery date. You have the ability to contract your driver.
