Boston Pickup Logistics
Loading a long distance shipment in Boston comes with the same building and street access challenges as any local move. We handle parking permits, COI documentation for managed buildings, and truck routing that avoids Storrow Drive and other low-clearance roads. For triple-decker apartments and brownstone walk-ups, our crews are experienced with the narrow stairways and tight turns that these buildings present.
If your origin is in a dense neighborhood like the North End, Beacon Hill, or parts of Cambridge, we may use a smaller shuttle truck to load at the building and transfer to the long-haul vehicle at a staging point. This is standard practice and is included in the estimate when we know it will be necessary.
Delivery Timeline
Long distance delivery windows depend on the distance from Massachusetts to your destination. Federal regulations require rest stops and limit daily driving hours, and our trucks may carry multiple shipments on the same route.
New England and Mid-Atlantic (CT, NY, NJ, PA, DC, MD): 3 to 7 business days.
Southeast (VA, NC, SC, GA, FL): 5 to 10 business days.
Midwest (OH, IL, MI, MN, WI): 7 to 14 business days.
West Coast and Mountain (CA, WA, CO, TX, AZ): 10 to 21 business days.
We provide a delivery window at the time of booking and narrow it as the truck approaches your destination. Your move coordinator will call 24 to 48 hours before arrival with a confirmed delivery time.
Storage in Transit
If your new home is not ready when the truck leaves Boston, we offer storage in transit at our 10,000-square-foot climate-controlled warehouse in South Boston. Your shipment stays loaded on the truck or is transferred to secure warehouse storage under our supervision. When you are ready for delivery, the shipment goes back on the truck and the transit continues. Storage-in-transit rates are billed monthly and are separate from the transportation cost. Most customers use this option for gaps of two to six weeks between closing dates.
Liability and Valuation Options
Released Value Protection (Included): All interstate moves include released value protection at no additional cost. This covers your shipment at $0.60 per pound per item. If a 50-pound table is damaged, the maximum payout under released value is $30. This is the federal minimum and is included automatically.
Full Replacement Value: For comprehensive coverage, full replacement value protection covers the repair or replacement cost of damaged items at current market value. The cost of this coverage depends on your declared shipment value and the deductible you choose. We provide a detailed explanation of both options during the estimate, and you select your preference before signing the bill of lading.
