Long-Distance Moving Made Simple

Any move can be stressful, especially when crossing state lines. At 1-800-PACK-RAT, our goal is to make your move as simple as possible. As you prepare to box up your home, here is how our simple process works:

1. Deliver: To start, we’ll drive to your home, business, or other location and deliver a long-distance moving storage container that’s all-steel and weatherproof so your belongings stay safe.
2. Pack: From there, you can pack your long-distance moving container at your own pace so that you can stick to your schedule and not someone else’s.
3. Pick Up: Once you’re all packed and ready to go, our drivers will come and pick up your long-distance moving container and bring it to its final destination.
4. Store: Alternatively, if you need some time in between your move, you can store your long-distance moving container at one of our safe and secure storage facility locations. With over 65 locations across the continental United States, we can help you reach your new location in no time.

1-800-PACK-RAT’s long-distance moving process is designed so you can move at your own pace. When your moving container is ready for pickup, our team will work as fast as possible to handle transportation so you can focus on the rest of your move. If you need help packing and loading/unloading your container, we can recommend trusted, third-party professional labor assistance for your move. We are also partnered with trusted third-party auto transportation providers as well, so you can avoid having to put the wear and tear of a long-distance move on your vehicles.

One of the most stressful parts of moving is ensuring your belongings are safe and secure during transit. 1-800-PACK-RAT’s cross-country moving storage containers are designed to keep your items intact throughout the entire moving process. When compared to PODS® and other long-distance moving and storage companies, we have the most weatherproof containers on the market.

With steel frames, walls, and doors, you’ll have complete protection that wooden moving containers simply can’t provide. Our containers also feature barn-style doors which are harder to break into and won’t jam like traditional roll-up doors in the case of a shifting of contents. For added security and peace of mind, you can also browse our content protection plans for your long-distance move.

At 1-800-PACK-RAT, we’re here to make your long-distance move as stress-free as possible, which means providing competitive prices. The cost to move long-distance varies depending on a number of factors. Some of the factors that impact the cost of moving long-distance include:

• The number of items you’re moving
• The total distance of your move
• The flexibility and choice of your move dates
• The size and number of your long-distance moving containers

Learn more about 1-800-PACK-RAT costs or give us a call at 1-888-329-4831. After answering a few questions, we can get you an accurate quote the right number and size of containers you need for your unique move.

Moving out of state requires a lot of planning and logistics. At 1-800-PACK-RAT, we can help make your move easier by taking care of your belongings so you can focus on other aspects of your move, such as preparing your new home, updating your address on important documents, and making sure your family is on schedule.

Our portable containers are equipped with barn-style doors, ground-level loading, and a patented lift system. These features make loading up your portable containers fast, efficient, and secure. We also offer three different portable container sizes, including 8-foot, 12-foot, and 16-foot containers, so you can choose a size that best suits your needs. Be sure to check out our free space calculator as well to determine the size and number of portable containers your move will require.

When it comes to moving long-distance, determining what to bring and leave behind can be one of the hardest choices you’ll have to make. While you can keep every household item to your name, many movers tend to downsize their belongings, especially when moving across the country. Downsizing before your move can save you time and space when you decide to make your move happen. The items you decide to donate, sell, or get rid of depend on personal preferences and needs, but some common unwanted items include:

• Clothes
• Books
• Kitchen Appliances
• Toys
• Old Furniture

Downsizing your belongings can help you free up space in your long-distance moving container, allow you to organize better, and make unpacking easier. No matter what items you decide to leave or take with you, our long-distance moving containers can stay with you while you organize your belongings. Also, be sure you keep any heirlooms, jewelry, important papers and documents, expensive electronics, etc., with you to ensure their safety and that you have instant access to them when needed.

Moving long-distance requires a lot of work, and at 1-800-PACK-RAT, we’re here to make it easier. Our drivers can drop off your long-distance moving container at your location and we’ll give you as much time as you need to sort through your belongings and pack up. We even offer moving supplies, such as packing boxes, furniture moving pads, and plastic furniture wrap that can be shipped directly to your home, so you can get all the materials you need at once to make your move as simple as possible.

In addition to our flexible and convenient long-distance moving and storage solutions, other tips to make your long-distance move easier include:

• Creating a Plan: This includes every moving-related task, such as your ideal move date, contacting your utilities, working with other third parties, and so forth, to guide you through every phase of your move.
• Making a Schedule: Moving can take a lot of time, which is why making a schedule is important. Outline your ideal timeline for every phase—at 1-800-PACK-RAT, we’ll work on your schedule.
• Taking an Inventory: More likely than not, you’re going to have a lot of items to pack. To ensure nothing gets misplaced, make an inventory list documenting the items you own and the condition they’re in.
• Organizing Your Items: An entire moving container can store a lot of items. To make it easier to find what you’re looking for, organize your belongings by labeling each box with a list of its contents.

These are just some of the ways you can make your long-distance move easier. Our primary goal at 1-800-PACK-RAT is to make moving and storage simple for you and your family. Give us a call today to learn more or get a free quote now to get your move started.