State to state moving is a complex process that involves taking many practical and logistic decisions. There are many service providers that offer state to state moving, some of them highly professional and experienced, while others lack the necessary skills, equipment and facilities.
In order to make the right decisions, it is best that you familiarize yourself with some of the basic terms of state to state moving, how it works and the way it is priced.
How State to State Moves are priced
The majority of the relocation service providers you will be considering will charge you according to the size of your shipment, using weight or space based systems to calculate actual cost.
The weight based system works as following – the truck is weighed in a certified weight station. The weighing takes place before and after the loading of the goods. The calculated difference is the actual weight. The customer receives weight certificates as proof of actual weight and charges are based on a pre-determined rate per pound.
The space based system works as following – the moving service provider determines a pre-agreed upon rate per cubic foot. The goods are loaded onto the truck and then the actual space they take is multiplied by the above mentioned rate per cubic foot.
How State to State Moves are done
State to state moves are normally transported by using 50’ tractor trailers and combining several shipments. This means that unless you have an especially large shipment (trailers can contain about 3500 cubic feet) your goods will be transported along with other shipments going the same route.
The goods will either be shrink wrapped and palletized or sealed in wooden containers so as not to be damaged during transit. The trailer may perform several drop offs before it will reach your point of delivery.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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The Alpha Moving team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with great care. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the entire … More moving process stress-free. Everything arrived in its original condition, and the pricing was fair with no hidden fees. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable moving service! -
Alpha was fantastic! Leading up to the move, they communicated well and were very accommodating when we needed to change our move date, add additional items, … More etc. On the day of the move, the 4-man crew was prompt and worked quickly and diligently to disassemble and wrap furniture and load all our possessions onto their large truck with care. We had many heavy boxes and bins, several of which were located in a basement down a narrow staircase. The crew had a great attitude and asked questions when necessary. Compared to other moving companies, Alpha was more reasonably priced and well worth it. I would enthusiastically recommend Alpha for any local moving needs!
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The team was awesome to work with! We moved from one high-rise to another, which required coordinating elevator reservations and meeting tight deadlines, … More and they handled everything seamlessly. They were both friendly and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them, and if we ever move again, I will 100% choose them.
