Long-Distance Moving

Avi Moving & Trucking, Inc. always tries to offer our customers the best cost for their move. We offer a guaranteed pick-up date and provide a specific time-frame for your items to be delivered.

Mainly all Long-Distance moving companies base their costs on the following fundamental areas:

Weight of your items - Unlike local moving, long-distance charges are generally based on the cubic volume (“cubic feet”) and the weight of the goods being transported. Once the movers complete the loading of the items they will weigh everything to obtain the weight of the items or they will add-up the amount of cubic feet for each item. We at Avi Moving & Trucking, Inc., base our long-distance moves solely on the cubic feet of the items.

Distance - Depending on the distance of the move, the cubic feet rates vary from $3.00-$6.50. Based on the inventory provided by the customer, our long-distance specialists will determine the cubic feet and the total cost for the transporting of the customers shipment. Sometimes, a moving specialist may even offer a discounted rate to the customer if the start or the end point of the move is a place in which the moving company ships to on a regular basis.

Packing Materials - Any and all packing materials and boxes used for the customer’s items are charged based on our price list on the billing of lading. If the customer has packed and wrapped and is ready to move, the cost of materials will not be incurred as an additional expense. If there is an event in which marble tops or glass products requires wrapping or cardboard crating, the foreman of the move will advise the customer of the cost and will handle the wrapping or crating of the items. Avi Moving & Trucking only charges our clients for actual materials used for their move. A customer may put delicates, clothing and other household beddings in plastic bags, but placing these items in boxes is better for transporting items long distance. Avi Moving & Trucking will not be responsible for all loose items, including televisions, electronics, lamps, pictures and mirrors that have not been boxed safely and our company will not carry these items loose.

Valuation/Insurance - This is a basic fee to cover your belongings in case of any damage that occurs during your move. Although, we ensure the very best care will be taken when handling your valuables, accidental damage is a situation that may occur given the nature of the moving business. We encourage you to visit our insurance/valuation section in our moving, residential and commercial moving sections to find out about coverage.

Additional Charges/Services - It is important for your foreman on your move to be aware of anything that might distract the delivery. This includes: narrow/dirt/poorly paved roads, bridges or anything that might prevent a tractor-trailer from pulling up in front of the delivery destination. There may also be difficulty with long carriers (over 75 ft. from where the truck is parking and the door, to the destination) or difficult delivery conditions. These obstacles may increase the cost of the customers move. Any other condition or anything that may interfere with “front door” or “front entrance” delivery, please bring any concerns and information to the attention of the foreman on the move. Some additional charges that may acquire on a long-distance move, as an example are: cost of fuel and worker’s compensation (which varies from state-to-state).