How do you prepare for a cross country move?

While there are many ways you can prepare for a cross country move, some key tips are to pare down beforehand, to document and label your moving boxes, and to remember to move your utilities.

Cross Country Movers - Allied Van Lines

Cross Country Movers of Choice

Moving across the country can be a large task, but Allied Van Lines provides a great variety of resources designed to make your cross country move seamless and safe. With a long distance moving network that reaches from coast to coast and across North America, Allied assists families and individuals with cross country moves each and every day. From using the latest moving equipment to providing one of the largest moving fleets in the world, Allied provides safe and effective moving solutions that will help you to relocate across the country and transition into your new location with ease.

Tips on choosing a Cross Country Moving Company:

When your move is across the country, rather than just across town, it's important to be selective about the moving company you work with. We know that getting your belongings from origin to destination is about so much more than the miles traveled - it's about the care and consideration used along the way.

Ensure Accountability & Review Credentials: As a reputable cross-country moving provider, Allied is registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) for your peace of mind, building accountability and trust at every step of our service. We don't just pack your boxes into our trucks: we pack the dependability and loyalty our brand is known for right alongside them.

Demand a Clear Contract, Not Just an Estimate: Always work with a mover that readily answers questions and provides details. You should know about pricing- both upfront and potential - estimated loading and delivery times, services offered (or opted out of!), and how in-progress questions and concerns are handled. Your Allied customer care agent will be happy to explain and walk through your cross-country moving contract.

Work with Experience: Finding the best cross-country moving provider is a process that goes beyond flashy graphics and catchy taglines. You need a company that has the experience to keep your possessions safe, enabling you to concentrate on enjoying your new home and locale, rather than anxiously awaiting a late or damaged shipment of home contents. Allied has years of expertise ready and waiting to work for you!

From cherished personal items to the furniture, household goods, and everyday necessities you'll need to "put down roots" in your new home, we're happy to make sure all containers are transported safely, accounted for, and arrives right on time. We know that the idea of moving can be stressful, but we're here to make sure the reality of it doesn't need to be.

MOVING SERVICES

Known for its supreme cross country moving service, Allied provides outstanding quality, as well as a long list of moving options for customers in the middle of a cross country move. Our ability to meet the particular needs of our customers, not only sets us apart, but also allows us to provide superior service our customers can count on. From packing to crating, Allied offers comprehensive moving packages that cover all of your cross country moving needs.

Some of our cross country moving services include: full-service and fragile item packing, custom crating and uncrating services, unpacking, moving debris removal, Allied managed short-term storage, vehicle, boat and motorcycle shipping, piano moving, and online shipment tracking services. Allied will handle all of your moving needs to provide you with a complete and detailed move.

How to Prepare for a Cross Country Move

Ready to hit the road? Here are a few handy steps that will make unpacking after your long-distance move feel effortless, rather than a months-long chore.

Pare down beforehand. While it can feel tempting to simply pack everything up and go through it when you arrive, doing so will unnecessarily increase your moving costs. Set aside time prior to your move to donate furniture, give away unwanted belongings, and dispose of items you no longer need.
Document and label. Take snapshots of the inside of each box before taping it up, number your boxes, and keep a list somewhere online - your email inbox, for example. That way, if you have trouble tracking down a spatula, or the power cord to your computer, it's as simple as running through your list and finding the right numbered box.
Switch it off, switch it over. When you arrive at your new home, make sure you open the door ready to start and enjoy your new life. Call your utility companies to make the switch prior to moving, forward your mail, and make sure your "automatic shipping address" is updated on websites like Amazon and food delivery apps to avoid boxes or pizza heading to the wrong home later on.

CROSS COUNTRY MOVERS WITH EXPERIENCE

If you are looking for a cross country moving company with experience, Allied is your perfect match. With more than 85 years of moving experience, our cross country moving team leads the industry in interstate relocations across the miles. We are dedicated to making sure each and every customer has a quality moving experience. We go the distance for you because we care, and that’s the Allied Advantage. Highly rated for performance and reliability, Allied is a cross country mover you can trust!

RESOURCES FOR CROSS COUNTRY MOVERS

To help make your cross country move easier, Allied provides an array of tools and resources that will help you to stay organized during your move. From moving tips to mortgage calculators, the moving agents at Allied want you to be prepared and ready for every aspect of your move. Whether you have moved before or are moving for the first time, Allied believes that moving can be an enjoyable and happy experience, especially when it is done right. No other company can offer you nationwide, hassle-free relocation services that compare to the resource level that Allied can provide. If you are ready to get started planning your cross country move, give us a call today at 1-800-444-6787 and we will be happy to provide you moving quotes!

How long does it take to move across the country?

The average cross country move takes 2-5 days. That time frame can vary depending on the distance of the transport.

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