Moving services: what each one covers and what it costs
Ten in-depth guides to the service categories you'll see when you shop a move. 2026 pricing, what's included, what's not, and the questions that actually save money.
Researched and written by Ashley Davis · Reviewed by Emily Johnson · Last reviewed August 2026
Same-day, same-metro moves billed by the hour. The everyday workhorse service.
Multi-state and 75+ mile moves. Priced by weight and distance, not the hour.
Cross-state moves regulated by FMCSA. The same product as long-distance, with stricter consumer protections.
Full-service or partial packing by your moving crew. Materials, labor, and breakage liability bundled.
Storage-in-transit, short-term, and long-term storage with carrier liability bundled.
Pianos, gun safes, art, antiques, and oversize specialty items handled by specialist crews.
Cross-border moves with customs, ocean or air freight, and destination services.
Studio loads, dorm moves, and labor-only crews to load a rental truck or container.
Senior Move Manager (NASMM) services for downsizing, retirement community moves, and assisted-living transitions.
Packing, loading, transport, unloading, and unpacking: the white-glove option.
Employer-paid moves with policy management, expense reporting, and tax gross-up support.
Shipping a car alongside a move: who is allowed to carry it, and what federal rules do and do not cover.
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